Sat, 17 June 2017
The show starts with Mark and an LAPD tale ripped from the headlines. Then, political analyst Michael Shure stops by for THE FAST 15 with some extra time spent on stories of illegal gaming and even an Angela Merkel sighting. Then writer, comedian and performer, Laura House ( Laurahouse.com ) sits in with Mark as they speak with a radio reporter turned podcaster, Jo Kwon (from KFI radio in L.A.) The crew talks about pot (the focus of this season of Jo's podcast) and Jo's podcast generally which is called, Jo Kwon Reporting. Finally, a former NFL cheerleader who is now a leading primatologist and expert on Madagascar, Mireya Mayor, stops in with husband , Phil Fairclough, who produces wildlife shows for television and film. It's just a brief visit but enough to get a picture of the vanishing magical habitat that is Madagascar and why it's a tough fight to save it.
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Tue, 30 May 2017
Actress Dana Delany on the Magic and Craziness of Hollywood... Plus, The President Gets Back From His Foreign Trip
Dana Delany rocketed to fame on China Beach, landed on People Magazine's Most Beautiful People issue TWICE, both in 1991 and 2011 (and she comments on how ridiculous that whole thing is on some level). Dana has starred in some of the highest profile movie and television projects of the last 25 years. Promoting those projects, the randomness of events associated with decisions on what projects to take on and and be part of is something Dana talks about. The group talks about Dana's trip to Vietnam during the time she's starring in China Beach, a television show about the Vietnam war. And Mark mentions that he's just returned from a trip there but the group makes fun of him and his trip. We get to the insane, hormonal shoot that was TOMBSTONE. Plus, she also gets into the film EXIT TO EDEN directed by Garry Marshall in which she starred. The episode begins with THE FAST 15: POLITICS AND MORE with Michael Shure, who has just returned from 2 weeks covering Washington in Washington DC. Shure isn't bothered by Trump pushing his way past other NATO leaders for a photo opp. He IS bothered by Jared Kushner's back channel attempt to communicate with the Russians BEFORE the incoming administration is in power and Jared's lying on the disclosure form about his Russian meetings at Trump Tower. Finally, Michael makes a pitch for the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Heather Ankeny and Josh Weinstein join Mark Thompson for the conversation with Dana Delany.
Direct download: Dana_Delaney_Memorial_Day_final_final_final.mp3
Category:Talk Show -- posted at: 4:25pm EDT |
Mon, 22 May 2017
Tyler Cowen is a noted economist and professor at George Mason University in Washington. He has published many books on economics and our culture. His latest is: The Complacent Class: The Self Defeating Quest for the American Dream His book breaks down this moment in time in economic terms. We are not as inventive, entrepreneurial, versatile, daring or even productive as past generations. But within this cultural and economic moment in time there ARE members of society who take chances and make positive economic change happen. J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) and Heather Ankeny join Mark Thompson for this conversation. Before that, Mark walks us through an Apple lawsuit, Elon Musk's day and a fact about millennials. You can buy Tyler Cowens books by clicking here.
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Thu, 11 May 2017
It's been an eventful period in Washington. Because of that Michael Shure and Mark have a lot to chew on to start the show during THE FAST 15 Then the master of voices and madness, Josh Robert Thompson, explains his new dominance on Facebook Live. Josh has turned that platform into a moneymaker and he's done it quickly. That doesn't stop him from making fun of some of his viewers but they seem to like being the butt of the joke. JRThompson also recounts a bit of his old world with Craig Ferguson as the voice of Geoff the Robot and the other characters on the show. J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) joins Mark Thompson Editors note: Since this conversation, Josh has actually moved onto the Youtube Live platform. |
Sat, 22 April 2017
We start this episode with a quick Earth Day message from Mark. Then, Michael Shure shares the political truth about the "flip the 6th" race in Ga. Plus, he and Mark talk about fishing, whale watching and more. Heather and Josh then join. First they beat up on Mark for Steve Martin retweeting him. Then the crew meets an Uber driver who, months before starting his Uber driving, was a successful lawyer. Why would anyone give up an accomplished legal practice to move to Vegas and drive for Uber? He explains.
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Thu, 30 March 2017
Andy Kindler is back with a free form conversation that J.Elvis Weinstein (Josh) helps along the way. Josh and Andy are best friends and so the two play a comedic, verbal ping pong that makes for a fun hour. Before Andy, we spend time with political analyst, Michael Shure. This week Michael talks about Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and how he's been given a wealth of responsibility for extremely important things but he has virtually no record of accomplishments in the spheres he's been charged with navigating. Also, how the White House is being run like a family business. Mark talks about how that's not surprising if one looks at the way Trump runs his other holdings. Before anything, Michael and Mark talk about the newest entry into the plant based food world: The Beyond Burger. Michael is over the moon for it. The episode is broken down with the first 22 minutes devoted to everything that's not Andy Kindler and after 22 minutes it's everything that IS Andy Kindler. J.Elvis Weinstein and Heather Ankeny join Mark Thompson for the conversation with Andy. Happy listening.
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Sat, 25 February 2017
Inside the IBM Watson Team...Also, Looking Back on 17 Years in Prison and Activism in America: Does It Do Anything?
IBM Watson is leading the pack in artificial intelligence. Nish Parekh from the Watson team joins us to bring us up to speed on how the technology is finding it's way into more and more aspects of business and daily interactions. Plus, Nish's father may have one of the great immigrant stories. So great that he starts with nothing and his story culminates with him being a high stakes baccarat player. Mark of course cannot resist asking Nish about that. Then, Jeff, talks about his 17 years in prison. Why was he there and what happens behind bars? We know Jeff because Heather's boyfriend spent 5 years in prison and met Jeff during his time there. The show starts, as it frequently does, with THE FAST 15 with analyst Michael Shure (this time it's closer to 25 mins). Mark and Michael talk about politics and get around to the confusion of a misplaced Michelin star that ends up bringing a huge crowd to a beer joint in France.
Direct download: Shure...NIsh_plus_Prisoner_Jeff_FINAL.mp3
Category:Talk Show -- posted at: 5:52pm EDT |
Thu, 9 February 2017
Leading a global movement to protect the world’s oceans is no easy task but Captain Paul Watson has been doing it for 40 years. |
Sun, 15 January 2017
If you live on the west coast you may be aware of the dominance of The John and Ken Show. The show is on KFI radio and is top rated on the most listened to talk station in America. It's known for being a nasty spot to end up if you are a politician and the guy with the nastiest bite in the John and Ken duo is our guest, John Kobylt. John describes his background and ascent through the ranks of sports journalism to radio dominance. Mark Thompson is joined by political reporter, analyst and regular contributor Michael Shure for the conversation with John. |
Thu, 29 December 2016
As we finish the year there are titanic changes in the U.S. for the year ahead and beyond. On this show we ask INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR and TRENDS ANALYST, Gerald Celente, to put it all in perspective. Gerald is OPTIMISTIC about the effect DONALD TRUMP and his administration may have on the economy. On other issues besides the economy, the picture is bit less clear. You can get more information on Gerald Celente here: http://trendsresearch.com/ Before Gerald Celente, Mark Thompson welcomes Michael Shure with THE FAST 15. They discuss jailing people in India for not honoring the national anthem by standing. Then Mark and Michael discuss marijuana legalization and it’s positive and negatives. J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh accompanies Mark for the conversation with Gerald Celente) |