Wed, 15 June 2016
Our newest regular contributor is political analyst, Michael Shure. We’ll spend 10 minutes talking with Michael regularly about the unfolding political season and how the fast moving events of the world shape the respective presidential campaigns THEN, the documentary film, The Best Of It and the filmmaker, SCOTT PEARSON EBERLY… Scott talks about the characters that inhabit his film. They are four people who make their sole living from betting on sports. One of them, “Dink”, calls in during the show. It’s a subculture that’s fascinating, exhilarating and maybe even a bit unsettling. You don’t need to be a gambler for this episode…but if you want to see his film here’s the link to THE BEST OF IT. Heather Ankeny and Josh Elvis Weinstein join Mark Thompson for the conversation with Scott.
Direct download: The_Best_of_It_Scott_Pearson_Eberly_FINAL2.mp3
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Mon, 6 June 2016
COURTNEY THORNE-SMITH is one of the most successful actresses in television. From Melrose Place and Ally McBeal to According to Jim and Two and A Half Men, her talents have been spread across many years in a career that’s going strong. You will hear Mark fawn over her and J.Elvis Weinstein chime in along with the KING OF TV, PAUL GOEBEL who joins by phone. Courtney tells us about the process of auditioning, getting high profile role and working family into the world of a successful acting career. Here’s the King of TV website: http://www.thekingoftv.com/ THEN.. SANGITA IYER, who has made the documentary film GODS IN SHACKLES, talks about her campaign of awareness to stop the abuse of Asian Elephants in India, a country which claims to revere and celebrate elephants but actually has institutionalized their torture and abuse. For information on the GODS IN SHACKLES movie and campaign against this cruelty: http://www.godsinshackles.com/ and … to attend the red carpet premiere in L.A click here! |
Fri, 27 May 2016
Academy Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker...Racing Extinction..Also..A Report from Trump and Bernie Rallies
He's won an Academy Award for his documentary, THE COVE, and now Louis Psihoyos has a new film that is both breathtaking and powerful. RACING EXTINCTION is about the coming mass extinction unfolding across the planet, during which at least half the species on earth will vanish. The film deals with examples of the of the Anthropocene extinction, in other words, the effects of the unbridled appetites of human beings(literal and figurative) causing the greatest mass extinction since the KT event, 66 million years ago. And despite the bleak realities, the film is hopeful, exciting, beautifully photographed and empowering. The movie takes you undercover to Asia to witness the demand for endangered animal parts in exotic elixirs and culinary preparations and goes from there... Composer J Ralph, who scored this movie and the Academy Award winning documentary film, MAN ON WIRE (along with CHASING ICE and other high profile documentary projects of late) joins us also. But before the guests arrive Jimmy Dore reports to us from from the presidential campaigns of Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. There are no two campaigns with more momentum than Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders and Jimmy contrasts the two stump speeches and rallies. For more information on the film RACING EXTINCTION and related subjects go to http://racingextinction.com/ Heather Ankeny and J.Elvis Weinstein join Mark Thompson
Direct download: Louis_Psihoyos_2_Racing_Ext_FINAL_1.mp3
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Mon, 23 May 2016
Sam Rubin reports entertainment on the top morning news program in L.A. Sam talks show business and life and generally slops around with Josh, Heather and Mark |
Fri, 13 May 2016
Two guests… The crew of Mark Thompson, J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) and Heather Ankeny discuss a few things before the guests arrive...Including Heather’s most recent relationship drama and along the way they change gears and welcome BROOKE BURKE-CHARVET and then DAN HARRIS to the conversation. Brooke Burke-Charvet explains a career path that has taken her around the world, made her a substantial star and helped her manage significant family obligations as a mother. The blog that she writes can be found at ModernMom.com The star of DANCING WITH THE STARS talks about her new book in which Brooke stresses simplicity and de-cluttering our lives of STUFF. The book is called THE JOY OF LESS - 101 STORIES ABOUT HAVING MORE BY SIMPLIFYING OUR LIVES. Brooke shares a bit of her high flying life with us and fills us in on how to say “no” and how to reorganize, prioritize and downsize.
Then DAN HARRIS joins… DAN HARRIS is an award winning journalist and co-anchor of ABC’S NIGHTLINE. He’s reported from war zones, inside the prison system and far flung villages in Congo. We ask him about some of those places and stories. Dan Harris also regularly files reports for “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “20/20” and “Good Morning America”. In 2014, Harris published the book, 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress without Losing My Edge and Found Self-Help That Actually Works. It went to #1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List and then became an app, designed to teach meditation to skeptics. As an anchor on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Dan had a panic attack that led to revelations about his life and the power of the mind. He shares some of his story with our group. To get more Dan Harris related material, check out these links: 10% Happier app website: percenthappier.com (The app offers a free 7-day trial)
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Fri, 6 May 2016
One of the most famous voices in television and radio takes us through a life onscreen and off. As the voice and creator of some of the highest profile and innovative advertising campaigns, Shadoe Stevens had doors opened and Hollywood calling. What happened next is a story of triumph, addiction and re-emergence. More Shadoe at his website http://www.shadoe.com/ J. Elvis Weinstein joins Mark Thompson |
Thu, 28 April 2016
Mark's co-host, Josh, grew up in Minneapolis and has some thoughts on Prince. Music critic Michael Snyder also joins to reflect on and add a story or two about the Purple One. Plus, Heather tells of dating a gay man and not realizing it until... Mark Thompson, Heather Ankeny and J.Elvis Weinstein
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Mon, 25 April 2016
HOW NOT TO DIE is the new NY Times bestselling book from world renown medical doctor and researcher, Dr. Michael Greger. Greger discusses how simple diet and lifestyle changes can extend our lives and actually roll back the damage done by years of dietary and environmental abuse, allowing us to live longer and better lives. Dr. Greger has testified before congress and his work is meticulously well documented and presented. You can get HOW NOT TO DIE and other books by Dr. Michael Greger by clicking here. Plus, Dr. Greger does daily short videos discussing a number of issues and sorting through research. You can get access to those videos and a bunch of other great information at nutritionfacts.org J.Elvis Weinstein (Josh) and Heather Ankeny join Mark Thompson |
Tue, 19 April 2016
Tavis Smiley is a successful broadcaster, best selling author, lecturer and political commentator. His world is populated by a who’s who of modern life and a his mind has a keen sense of the past with a view toward the future. Much of his life philosophy is in his new book: 50 For Your Future…Lessons From Down The Road Tavis’ take on life, future and opportunity may offer insight for many of us. Josh Weinstein joins Mark Thompson
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Mon, 11 April 2016
Radio's champion morning team of Kevin and Bean have dominated since they arrived in L.A. in 1990..They've stared down the best radio shows in the country from Howard Stern on and they're still going. Bean joins us to tell us about their ride and to make fun of Mark.
Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein join Mark |