Sat, 5 October 2019
Bernie's Heart, Trump's Impeachment as a GOP Fundraising Win.. Also, John Cleese's Daughter, Camilla, Tells Stories of a Python-ish Life with Dad
Legendary Monty Python performer John Cleese has a daughter who is a writer and comedian and whose life with her father John is the source of laughter, frustration and even derision. She visits with Mark and J Elvis Weinstein and tells stories of growing up with the remarkable Monty Python performer and going on the road as part of her famous father's one man show. As always, we welcome comedian and documentary filmmaker J. Elvis Weinstein as he sits in with Mark Thompson for the conversation with Camilla Cleese. First, Michael Shure talks all things politics! Contact the show: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com :00-02:30 Mark hello/intro 2:30-15:35 Michael Shure on Politics 15:47-1:17:30 Camilla Cleese |
Sun, 14 April 2019
Kushner Inc. Greed. Ambition. Corruption: The Extraordinary Story of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, with Investigative Journalist, Vicky Ward
Investigative reporter, Vicky Ward, details for Mark the merging of Jared and Ivanka and the resulting unbridled greed that is now determining much of American policy on the international and domestic stages. To get Vicky Ward's book click here: To reach us: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com :00-2:00 Show open/Mark intro 2:00-34:00 Vicky Ward on Jared and Ivanka
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Fri, 7 December 2018
Powerful Hollywood Men Behaving Badly...Burying a Former President plus Political Dirty Tricks... and.. Broadway, Film and TV actors Arnetia Walker & Mindy Sterling with Director Stan Zimmerman
Two brilliant performers join us, Arnetia Walker (Dreamgirls) and Mindy Sterling (Austin Powers), whose credits include stage, film and television. Also, the very funny Writer/Director Stan Zimmerman (Golden Girls/Roseanne) is directing them in his play that's in theaters in L.A. for the holiday season. Arnetia surprises everyone with a story about growing up in the last days of the Jim Crow south and her moment of realization as a child that she wanted to be a performer. Mindy talks about her pre and post Austin Powers acting offers and about being nominated twice in the same category of the Emmys. J.Elvis Weinstein joins Mark Thompson for the talk with Mindy, Arnetia and Stan. The episode begins with political reporter, Michael Shure, weighing in on the Bush funeral as it relates to the overall body politic and Mark and Michael also talk about the GOP rules change/power grab in Wisconsin. Then, Sam Rubin stops by to talk with Mark about Les Moonves and Neil deGrasse Tyson and sexual misconduct among powerful, Hollywood men. In L.A.? You can purchase tickets to YES VIRGINIA here https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3738935
00-:3:18 Mark Intro 3:18- 25:20 Michael Shure politics 25:21-48:47 Sam Rubin on men behaving badly 48:48- 1:38:15 Actors Mindy Sterling and Arnetia Walker and Director Stan Zimmerman Wanna reach us? Email: Edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com
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Thu, 29 November 2018
THE OATH AND THE OFFICE A GUIDE TO THE CONSTITUTION FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS...ALSO, A WORD ON PELOSI AND THE CLIMATE REPORT
Brown University professor, Corey Brettschneider, has a new book: THE OATH AND THE OFFICE A GUIDE TO THE CONSTITUTION FOR FUTURE PRESIDENTS. It's written as a primer for a new presidents on the constitutional limits and expansiveness of executive power. But, of course, the book serves to tell us what is acceptable and what's not when you're a President who cares about the Constitution. President Trump is testing the Constitutional limits of the office. Mark and J. Elvis Weinstein ask Corey about whether this President is taking us to the Constitutional brink. You can get Corey's book here by clicking this link Reach us at edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com 00- 02:45 Mark Intro 02:45- 23:15 Politics with Michael Shure 23:53- 1:13:20 Corey Brettschneider on Presidential power
Direct download: Corey_Brettschneider_Michael_Shure.mp3
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Tue, 20 November 2018
"Richard Greene The Civics Dean"..Plus, Old Comedy Pals Stop By..Then, Celebrity Builder, Scott Harris
Episode starts with J. Elvis Weinstein and Mark catching up on Mark's travel and Josh's coming back surgery. Then, political analyst and strategist, Richard Greene The Civics Dean shares his thoughts on the state of elections and what should bring people to the polls. (14:42) Mark and Richard disagree on the power of the environmental message as a driver of voters. Richard's column on what voters should remember is here. Then, comedians Jon Ross and Tim Bedore have left L.A. where they were writer/producers but have come back for a few days and have thoughts on comedy, aging and more. (43:22) Finally, builder to the stars, Scott Harris who has built houses and restaurants for some of the most famous people and brands in the world sits in and fields questions on the modern state of the building process. Plus, Scott has become something of a life coach and describes how those disciplines blend. Contact us at: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com 00-3:30 Mark Intro 3:42 J. Elvis Weinstein and Mark catch up 14:42-43:22 Richard Greene The Civics Dean 43:22-1:18:00 Comedians Tim Bedore and Jon Ross 1:18:00- 2:04:46 Contractor to the stars, Scott Harris |
Thu, 1 November 2018
As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971, Al Worden flew on what is widely regarded as the greatest exploration mission that humans have ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone, the most isolated human in existence. During the return from the moon to earth he also conducted the first spacewalk in deep space, becoming the first human ever to see both the entire earth and moon simply by turning his head. The Apollo 15 flight capped an already-impressive career as an astronaut, including important work on the pioneering Apollo 9 and Apollo 12 missions, as well as the perilous flight of Apollo 13. A good friend of Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood) Al made multiple appearances on the show and, at Rogers' prodding, even wrote a children's book about his mission to the moon. Here is a link to Al Worden's other books as well. Before Al Worden, political analyst and reporter, Michael Shure stops through. Michael updates the politics of hate and violence and then gives us the races to watch in the upcoming mid-terms. The show ends with Mark Thompson offering some thoughts on Prop 12, the proposed farm animal confinement law.
00:-5:20 Mark intro featuring Al Worden on Mister Rogers Neighborhood and overview of this episode 5:21-31:25 Michael Shure on politics, mid-terms and the language of hate translated into politics 31:25- 1:25:00 Astronaut Al Worden talks about Apollo 15 mission and his life 1:25:00-1:30:15 Mark talks about Calif's Prop 12 (farm animal confinement legislation)
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Mon, 6 August 2018
In a special edition of the show, Mark Thompson welcomes back entertainment reporter Sam Rubin who has is filled with enthusiasm for a product from New Zealand that Sam explains has significant restorative properties. Sam insists HE is partially responsible for the "Manuka Miracle," the sudden upswing in interest in and use of Manuka Honey from New Zealand. Recently featured in a special report on "Good Morning America," Sam and Mark are joined live from Auckland New Zealand by Kate Kember and David Campbell, both from Manuka Health, New Zealand's premiere provider of Manuka Honey. From these two experts, Mark and Sam get full details on the benefits of Manuka Honey for the skin and overall health, learn the special process of bee keeping and harvesting and why Manuka Health's products are sold in over 45 countries worldwide. Additionally we learn how to be better consumers and how to avoid rip-offs from unscrupulous providers. Sam maintains the "Manuka Miracle" can change your life, and maybe even make Mark's skin glow. (The show runs 33 minutes)
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Sun, 10 June 2018
Carl Gottlieb is famous for having helping bring the film, Jaws, to the screen. Carl also collaborated with Steve Martin on THE JERK having met Martin while they were both writers on THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS SHOW. Carl takes Mark Thompson and J.Elvis Weinstein through the process of getting those movies completed. He also visits the film CAVEMAN (starring Ringo Starr) which Carl wrote and directed. J Elvis asks about Carl's participation in the legendary comedy group, THE COMMITTEE and about the emerging S.F. comedy scene of the 60s. Before Carl Gottlieb, Michael Shure stops by with THE FAST 15: Politics and More. Michael talks with Mark about the President's obsession with using pardon power and whether Presidents should have that power at all. Also, champion teams deciding whether or not to visit the White House..The Supreme Court decision on employees rights to sue. Then, finally, Miss America says goodbye to swimwear. You can purchase any of the Carl Gottlieb books by clicking this link. Reach the show at edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com 00-3:00 Intro 3:00-18:00 Michael Shure on Politics 18:00-1:50:00 Carl Gottlieb on Movies, Music and 60s/70s Culture
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Thu, 17 May 2018
What Do Charles Manson, Jay Leno, Haunted Highway and Bruce Springsteen Have In Common ? Our guest, Robin Keats...Plus, Michael Shure on The Evangelical Right Taking Charge
With a background as a writer, researcher and even poetry editor for the New Yorker, planning the funeral of Charles Manson seems like a job television producer, Robin Keats, wouldn't be involved in but Robin is no normal television producer. Robin shares details of his new documentary focusing on the real family of Charles Manson (not the infamous family involved in the murders and crime spree). Robin also tells Mark and J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) about his life as a writer and documentarian which brings him into many worlds. Those worlds include being approached to head up a "fake news" organization. The show begins with THE FAST 15, political reporter and analyst, Michael Shure, fresh from his trip to Arkansas, talks about the evangelical movement in America and it's increasing political power. :00-3:00 Mark says hello and responds to an email 3:00-18:20 Michael Shure on the Christian right and political power 18:20-1:19:00 Guest Robin Keats on everything from the supernatural to Charles Manson |
Thu, 19 April 2018
Trump's Fixer Gets Raided, The Bulletproof Sean Hannity, Also, Is Meeting with Russians Actually "Collusion"... Then, Our Guest, Sea Shepherd's Heroic Captain on a 10 Year Hunt and Record-Breaking Pursuit of a Notorious Illegal Fishing Ship
Our guest, Captain Peter Hammarstedt, tells the story of finding the notorious poaching ship, The Thunder, in what is quite literally the middle of nowhere and how once Sea Shepherd and the crew of The Bob Barker found The Thunder, a pursuit of record proportions began. For 10 years the illegal fishing vessel, The Thunder, evaded capture and legal authorities. Meantime, The Thunder and it's crew laid waste to vast stretches of the oceans using drift nets that stretch often 100 miles and they became among one of the worst offenders in the destruction of the oceans. Captain Peter Hammarstedt took over for Sea Shepherd Captain and founder, Paul Watson and at age 29, Peter has developed a reputation for being passionate, skilled and doggedly determined. He and his volunteer crew needed all those qualities to pursue THE THUNDER. Captain Peter tells Mark and J.Elvis Weinstein what was involved in this potentially deadly cat and mouse game. The stakes were so high and the money involved so significant that it was not clear that Sea Shepherd's crew wasn't in mortal danger. The Captain takes us through the whole harrowing story . Sea Shepherd missions to stop illegal whaling, dolphin hunts and plundering of the world's oceans never stop. For more information on Peter and the Sea Shepherd mission to protect the oceans go to Sea Shepherd's website: https://seashepherd.org/ Michael Shure kicks the show off with the FAST 15. He talks with Mark about Trump's fixer, Michael Cohen and what might be in the piles of documents that came out of the raid on his office and home. The two address former FBI head, James Comey's book tour and what's significant about it. Should it change anything about the way we see Trump or Comey? To reach the show email us at edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com or leave a comment on our website.
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