Thu, 31 December 2015
Heather, Josh and Mark talk about some of their favorite moments on our show from the last year and beyond... Clips and highlights make for a great jumbo sampler of THE EDGE-- |
Wed, 16 December 2015
Bobby Slayton is known as the pitbull of comedy for his acerbic, take no prisoners style on stage. Bobby talks holidays, media, his famous daughter and tells us about meeting Alice Cooper and how he saved Bobby's life. Bobby Slayton is a fan favorite and ours too. Heather Ankeny joins Mark Thompson |
Thu, 10 December 2015
Mansoor Shams is a Muslim who enlisted in the Marine corps before 9-11 and who wanted to go into combat when the Twin Towers came down. Now, even though he’s out of “the Corps” he maintains close ties to many in the Marines. As the climate in America has taken a decidedly anti-muslim tone, he feels the need to try and stop the flow of bad information. His frequent periscopes and forays into social media attempt to do that Heather Ankeny and J.Elvis Weinstein join Mark Thompson |
Tue, 1 December 2015
He's pioneered a revolutionary part of the law, been a coke addict and a top morning radio personality... KFI morning radio personality Bill Handel's irreverent, almost reckless style has made him a few enemies along the way but mostly has contributed to the kind of success in the fickle business of broadcasting that most can only dream of. His place at KFI atop the morning radio ratings goes essentially uncontested. But what he has done away from radio may be an even better story... Bill Handel joins Mark Thompson, Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) |
Sun, 22 November 2015
Our guest is Billy Ray. He's fresh off the writing and directing of SECRET IN THEIR EYES, starring Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Billy talks about this film as we approach it's opening weekend, screenwriting in general, his perfect/favorite movies, film writing and directing, upcoming projects and more. If it sounds like a lot, that's because it is. A great episode with award winning writer/director Billy Ray. Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) join Mark Thompson |
Wed, 11 November 2015
The term “whale”, when used in Las Vegas casinos, refers to someone who gambles a lot of money— A LOT of money. Casino hosts make their livelihoods on how many gamblers they bring into the casino and how much those gamblers put in play. So the hunt for “whales” is critical to those hosts surviving. When casino superhost Steve Cyr got to the scene, the competitive hunt for those big gamblers and the rules to bring them in changed. His life in Vegas has taken him though the many changes in Vegas. The crew talks about the changing face of Vegas and the extent to which Cyr has gone to bring in gamblers to the various casinos he has called home. The book Whale Hunt in the Desert: Secrets of a Vegas Superhost - Confessions of a Vegas Superhost is all about superhost, Steve Cyr’s Vegas world. Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) join Mark You can pick up a copy of the book Whale Hunt in the Desert: Secrets of a Vegas Superhost here |
Sun, 1 November 2015
When 33 Chilean miners were trapped in a horrible mining accident, the prospects of their rescue looked bleak. The new film THE 33 tells the story of how the world came together to make that miraculous rescue happen. The writer of that film is our guest. Mikko Alanne is not only a gifted screenwriter but he's a student of a wide variety of subjects and, of course, films. What's the challenge of bringing a true story to life in the movies...? The crew asks him about both THE 33 and then about other true stories that have made it to film. Heather Ankeny and J.Elvis Weinstein join Mark Thompson
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Thu, 22 October 2015
Ivy League graduate and former Wall Street investment banker, Sonia Faruqi leaves the business world in the 2008 shake-out. Then, in an effort to do something totally different ends up at the door of an organic dairy farm. What happened next would change her life and vault her into the spotlight of food issues for the next generation. Her adventure takes her on a journey around the world. A remarkable experience that is chronicled in the new book PROJECT ANIMAL FARM: An Accidental Journey Into the Secret World of Farming and The Truth About Our Food. From dairy farms in Canada to chicken farms in Indonesia to factory farms in Malaysia, she was not only witness to so much but she turns her business mind loose on what she's seen. Then she comes up with a cost efficient alternative way to farm while also perhaps being more humane to millions of creatures. At the end of the show Angela Daun fills us in on her project. She is starting a new television show. The show takes a look around the world at the state of animals (endangered and others). Angela has a Kickstarter campaign going which you can join by going to Kickstarter and entering the name ANIMAL EMPIRE. J. Elvis Weinstein joins Heather Ankeny and Mark Thompson
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Wed, 14 October 2015
Simpsons Co-Creator Sam Simon's Trust Is Now Battling Over Money Needed For The Dog Left Behind... With no mention of his dog in his trust, Sam Simon has left behind some bizarre questions about how money is going to be distributed to the causes he cared most about. Those are likely going to be worked out. But the oddest and seemingly most straight forward question of all still goes unanswered. Where is the money to support and maintain the high maintenance dog that Sam loved so much, Columbo. The Sam Simon trustee says there is none provided for Columbo in any of the documents. Will Sam's dog go more or less orphaned by the estate? It's a question we try to answer in this episode. Columbo's trainer and Sam Simon friend, Tyson Kilmer joins us with his wife, Allison. He describes in detail the communications he’s had with the estate. We are also joined by a leading estate and trust lawyer, Jeff Condon. Jeff explains that the trustee may have legal high ground to leave Tyson and Columbo out in the cold financially. Jeff Condon has written extensively on subjects of trusts and estates and his books have been heralded as the best books in the field. Finally, we share a statement from the Sam Simon estate that attempts to set the record straight on this subject but it may leave you with more questions than answers. Heather Ankeny joins Mark Thompson
Direct download: Tyson_Kilmer_Alt_The_Edge_10-13-15.mp3
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Wed, 7 October 2015
The new documentary is called MICHAEL DES BARRES-- WHO DO YOU WANT ME TO BE. It's directed by our own J.Elvis Weinstein and it chronicles a remarkable life in rock music and acting. DesBarres is a descendent from royalty, raised in England. But his upbringing was a far cry from any royal palace. He was raised among prostitutes and pederasts before embarking on an astonishing career in theater, film and music. Michael DesBarres has worked with the biggest names in the history of music, film and television. The crew just lets him unwind the stories from all those worlds. A fascinating charmer: Michael DesBarres |
Wed, 30 September 2015
THE POPE'S VISIT AND POLITICS He might have once been a devoted Catholic altar boy in Chicago but Jimmy Dore seems more about rebellion now. He’s a comedian and author who is a regular and welcome guest. Rebelling against religion and mainstream party politics, Jimmy always shakes up the conversation. He tells the story of being chased by a molesting priest and how that priest was ultimately handled by the community and the church. It’s religion and politics for sure but the crew gets to a lot of other things as well…Like the psychology of success and jockeying for position in life. Plus, now that Heather’s inmate lover is out (he was serving 5+ years in a federal penitentiary for a white collar crime), Jimmy is updated on her situation and shares some tough love with Heather. Josh gives Mark and Jimmy a hard time over their affections for the app PERISCOPE. You can find more Jimmy at jimmydorecomedy.com Heather Ankeny and J.Elvis Weinstein (Josh) join Mark Thompson |
Fri, 18 September 2015
WE TALK PRESENT AND FUTURE WITH THE WATER GENIUS— PETER GLEICK is a water expert who has written several books about the world's water situation. He is also, by any yardstick, a genius. In this episode, he shares insights and thoughts on our world’s water problems. And, Peter has written a book about bottled water as well. So we also discuss our obsession with bottled water and whether or not bottled water really is any better. Here’s a link to Peter Gleick’s books including BOTTLED AND SOLD THE STORY BEHIND OUR OBSESSION WITH BOTTLED WATER ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: NBC has just announced that Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken up the role left by Donald Trump on Celebrity Apprentice. Arnold calls us with a preview of what he’d like to see on the show. J.Elvis Weinstein and Heather Ankeny join Mark Thompson |
Sat, 29 August 2015
Gladiator, Pirates of The Caribbean and X-Men all share one thing, the music of KLAUS BADELT. Klaus has worked with the best directors in the business from Ridley and Tony Scott and Kathryn Bigelow to Steven Spielberg, Sean Penn and John Woo. Klaus was asked by the Chinese Olympic Committee to compose the music for the closing ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. He tells us about the wild, unorthodox process that led up to that event. We’ve included only a sliver of Klaus’ music. A more complete sample is available through Klaus’ website: klausbadelt.com Heather Ankeny joins Mark Thompson |
Sun, 23 August 2015
Daniele Watts, an actress from Django Unchained, and Chef BeLive aka Brian Lucas www.ChefBeLive.com should be sampling the best of what L.A. has to offer. They are artists with a strong hand in the creative community. Daniele was educated at USC and the British American Drama Academy in London, and they are both people in the center of an ongoing controversy that’s going back to court in just a few days.
Certainly, the questioning and subsequent arrest of Daniele Watts seems as though it was a situation that blew up into more than it should have. She admits in this conversation she had a hand in that as well. The incident, in which police responded to a call about Daniele and her boyfriend having a sexual encounter in a parked car on an L.A. street, became a high profile case about race and policing. We ask her and Brian what was going on in the car that day.
Ultimately the story involved an audio tape recorded by Sgt. Jim Parker (the responding officer). The tape gave listeners an idea of what went on during the exchange between officers and Daniele and Brian.
The tape was leaked to TMZ apparently to clear the reputations of the cops who were taking on ugly charges of racism around the arrest both in published reports and internet postings worldwide.
The now famous tape seems to reflect an exchange that, indeed, has nothing much to do with race.
But in this conversation, Daniele Watts explains the emotion and history that’s coming to the exchange and how the encounter with police officers was a flashpoint for her.
While not explaining away her emotion, the conversation certainly helps the listener understand what’s in her head.
Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein (Josh) join Mark Thompson and press Daniele about why the whole thing turned into such a mess. And ask her about the now controversial, court ordered APOLOGY LETTER (the full text below). The court ruled it insufficient and ordered the letter rewritten.
We also don’t think it’s much of an apology and we ask Daniele why the apology is so difficult.
It’s a spirited and enlightening conversation with two people who we haven’t heard in a long form conversation since the incident.
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Wed, 12 August 2015
THE BROTHERS MANKIEWICZ Dateline NBC”s Josh Mankiewicz and Turner Classic Movies' and The Young Turks' Ben Mankiewicz Josh and Ben Mankiewicz grew up in and around politics but are from show business royalty, as the grandsons of Herman Mankiewicz. Herman is the man who wrote the classic film CITIZEN KANE. In fact,members of the Mankiewicz family have produced, written and created some of the biggest entertainment franchises on TV and film. In this hour...everything from politics to show business. This episode: Puling apart The Trump phenomenon…The Classic Murder Movie, Double Indemnity, as it would be reported on Dateline NBC. The stars and starlets that connected with the Mankiewicz family in Hollywood…and...The new kind of kidnapping.
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Wed, 29 July 2015
He's one of the more entertaining and honest figures in all of television, film, music and even Periscope. Regardless of the medium Andy has enjoyed great popularity His credits include THE BEN STILER SHOW, NEWS RADIO, LESS THAN PERFECT and more recently DANCING WITH THE STARS and the film DANNY ROANE: FIRST TIME DIRECTOR His stints in various rehabs never really "took" but he talks about his latest experience in a different way. One that he seems to be happy with. J.Elvis Weinstein and Heather Ankeny join Mark Thompson for Andy's visit.
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Fri, 24 July 2015
From the mind and mouth of friend of the show, Josh Robert Thompson. Check out his work at jrtvoices.com |
Tue, 14 July 2015
What's it like to have your life turned into a movie? The film FOXCATCHER is based on Mark Schultz’s life story and he says it's not exactly what he'd expected. Together with his brother Dave, Mark Shultz built an unprecedented wrestling record. The Schultz brothers won more NCAA, US Open, World, and Olympic titles than any American brother combination in wrestling history. In fact, Mark and Dave are the only two brothers ever to both win an Olympic and a World gold medal. FOXCATCHER was the name given to the wrestling compound that the paranoic, uber-wealthy John DuPont created to “coach” wrestlers although DuPont knew NOTHING about wrestling. Mark Schultz’s brother Dave was ultimately murdered by DuPont and the depiction of that murder in the film is eerily accurate. What else is true and what was altered for the film? Mark Schultz tells his story to Mark Thompson, Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein on THE EDGE Here is a link to the website Mark Schultz talks about during the conversation.
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Thu, 9 July 2015
If you watch TV, go to the movies or see commercials anywhere in the world, you have likely heard the voice of Josh Robert Thompson. You may even have heard him as the voice of some very famous people. Josh uncorks Schwarzenegger, Morgan Freeman, his fundamentalist preacher and more. Our own J. Elvis Weinstein was the original voice of Servo the robot on Mystery Science Theater, and Josh Robert Thompson was the voice of Geoff the robot on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. Now these two great robot voices meet on The Edge. More of Josh Robert Thompson is here at http://www.joshrthompson.com/ |
Wed, 1 July 2015
There's something odd about this call... Warning for language-- Mark Thompson speaks with and about The Terminator movie on THE EDGE |
Sat, 27 June 2015
While most of Hollywood comes and goes, Jackie Collins flourishes. Having had 29 New York Times best sellers and countless movies and television series come from her writings, Jackie Collins knows how to spin a yarn...a true Hollywood insider who has stood the test of time. Jackie talks to the crew about her new novel, THE SANTANGELOS and she also dishes with the crew of THE EDGE (Mark Thompson, Heather Ankeny and J. Elvis Weinstein) about celebrities, royalty and what it takes to write some of the hottest best sellers in history. Jackie’s latest book is available here and her website is jackiecollins.com WARNING: SOME EXPLICIT SEXUAL REFERENCES |
Wed, 10 June 2015
Comic/Weather Guy Fritz Coleman FRITZ COLEMAN is here and we talk about almost everything EXCEPT weather. Fritz has become a local news institution in L.A. as the weather guy on KNBC-TV. All the while, he’s been a writer and comedian who has opened for top performers and and has been a regular at clubs nationwide. Fritz shares stories and reflections on Ray Charles, James Brown, Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Before Fritz arrives the crew talks the death of U2’s manager and gets an update on Heather’s fiancé prisoner, his upcoming freedom and his birthday gift to Heather which was a portrait painting of her. Plus, an update on J. Elvis Weinstein's documentaries, one of which is making into the festival circuit. Hang out for the conversation |
Sat, 30 May 2015
Aron Ralston’s harrowing experience trapped under an 800 lb. boulder in Utah was portrayed by James Franco in the film directed by Danny Boyle, 127 Hours. The movie was nominated for 6 Academy Awards.
That the real Aron Ralston survived amputating his own arm with a crude cutting tool is remarkable in itself but to think there are other rich details, involving his mother’s role in miraculously locating him and the kind of unmitigated luck that prevailed to help him survive, that had to be left out of the film brings the discussion to another place.
Ralston talks with Mark and Heather about what actually happened and what it’s like to have your own near death story told on screen.
How did they decide on James Franco? Who else was being considered? How involved was Aron with the creative aspects of the film?
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Fri, 22 May 2015
Fat to Fit: The Bizarre, Remarkable Life of Rich Roll-- One of the Fittest Men in the World Rich Roll had the American dream. Still he found himself overweight, hooked on alcohol and unable to perform simple physical tasks without being winded. Rich resolved to make a change. His transformation has been so amazing that Rich has gone from huffing and puffing as he climbed stairs to being named as one of the fittest men in the world. In May 2010, he tackled an unprecedented feat of insane endurance, THE EPIC 5 CHALLENGE - completing ironman-distance triathlons on 5 islands of Hawaii in under a week. Rich Roll also has a podcast which is wildly popular and Mark is a fan. Here on our podcast, Rich discusses his life turnaround, some tips for all of us who want to consider even modest changes in our life routines and his new book: The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for The Whole Family
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Wed, 13 May 2015
Set sail for LOVE—It’s our dating and romance show. We speak with two dating experts who help navigate the often tricky and scary romantic waters of a first date, attraction and online meet ups. Dating after a divorce and how to meet people when you are afraid of rejection.. Miss Solomon is in the dating advice biz and regularly offers up practical and easy techniques for the dating world through website thedatingtruth.com. And details some of what she talks about on the show on her site. Suzie A. also joins the discussion with additional thoughts and advice which she regularly shares on her website singledatingdiva.com/ask-sdd/ Mark Thompson is joined by Heather Ankeny. |
Wed, 6 May 2015
Today we have 3 guests with very different backgrounds and very different experiences with the oil and natural gas business. 5 years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster in the Gulf of Mexico (the worst and biggest oil spill in human history), we talk with documentary filmmaker Stephanie Kovac, who has just completed the new film LUBE JOB about Louisiana's relationship with big oil. She discusses the lasting effects of the BP oil spill for the entire Gulf region. Then Roger Cooper joins the group. As someone who represented the natural gas industry in Washington for decades, Roger gives us a sense of what regulations and exploration goes on. Roger is open and honest about the limitations and compromises that oil and gas production requires. Finally, Nanette Barragan, Mayor of Hermosa Beach California discusses her battle to keep "big oil" from fracking in her seaside neighborhood just south of Los Angeles. Comedian and documentary filmmaker Josh Weinstein joins Heather Ankeny and Mark Thompson for much of this show. |
Wed, 22 April 2015
Born into a show business family, Jon Cryer is a multi-threat. He made his name as an actor, tracing his roots back to stage work but his nose for comedy is undeniable. His show Two and a Half Men is now legendary having run 12 seasons and having included one of the highest profile derailing of a star in history. Now Jon has a book, So That Happened: A Memoir in which he details much of his remarkable life. Jon talks about Charlie Sheen and life on the show after Sheen as Ashton Kutcher took over, Hollywood romance and more. Heather Ankeny and Paul Goebel (the King of TV) join Mark Thompson.
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Sun, 19 April 2015
Sergeant Frank Woods is the character that drives the action in CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS. Woods is acted by James C Burns, our guest today. While Burns has been part of huge films and television shows in the past, it's CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS that's created a cultish following around him. He’ll detail how the game has exploded in popularity and the fan base that has grown around this highly successful entertainment franchise. Mark also asks Burns to comment on Heather’s performance in the CBS show BATTLECREEK which we hear a clip of. Here’s a link to the Sgt Frank Woods Youtube channel that James C Burns mentions during his visit. Then, we talk to someone who was so obsessed with CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS that he had to go to extreme measures to put the game out of his immediate reach. World famous professional poker player, Phil Laak joins us for the second part of the show and talks of his obsession. Mark Thompson is joined by Heather Ankeny and Paul Goebel.
Direct download: James_C_Burns_Edge_edit_4-19-15_FINAL2.mp3
Category:Talk & Interviews -- posted at: 8:01pm EDT |
Sun, 12 April 2015
Chris Rubio operates a specialized clinic for young football players to learn the art of getting the football back to punters and place kickers during a game (also called "snapping the ball") It's a specialized position in football that Mark, Heather and Paul suggest may be the best position on the field. Also, is NCAA athletics so awash in money and operating so independent of the academic system that it should not be part of the colleges it claims to represent? Pulitzer prize winning writer Michael Hiltzik reviews his controversial proposal. Michael Hiltzik article on NCAA athletics
Paul Goebel and Heather join Mark Thompson
Direct download: Chris_Rubio_Long_Snap_Paul_marries_Hiltzik_FINAL1.mp3
Category:Talk & Interviews -- posted at: 3:00am EDT |
Fri, 3 April 2015
Marilu Henner is like some kind explosion of intellect and positivity. Her involvement in classic television shows like Taxi and Evening Shade would be enough for us to fill two or three shows. But Marilu’s work in the area of health and wellness and her extraordinary memory makes her some kind of perfect storm of conversation. We could have gone on for hours. She’ll be back. Enjoy Marilu Henner: Actress, broadcaster, author and advocate. Note: Heather is away so Laura House and Paul Goebel join Mark.
Direct download: MariluHenneredit_final_4-3-15.mp3
Category:Talk & Interviews -- posted at: 11:54pm EDT |
Thu, 26 March 2015
Comedians Jimmy Dore and Stef Zamorano join Heather and Mark in a wild conversation that starts in the political realm with a report on CPAC from Mother Jones writer Sam Brodey. From there the crew talks about it all..wild rock n' roll sex stories (Mark tries to get Heather to confess a wild story), grammer questions for English teacher Stef. Then it's baldness cures and libido and interpreting the ending of the movie Birdman. Jimmy and Stef are always the best. WARNING FOR SOME ADULT THEMES AND LANGUAGE |
Thu, 19 March 2015
Two notable friends of the show died this week. Simpsons creator, Sam Simon whose meteoric rise producing classic television comedy propelled him to the heights of the industry at an unprecedented early age. And classic TV and film creator and Exec. Producer, Harve Bennett. The crew looks back at these two men and talks about the way they were memorialized with help from Sam's close pal, Emmy-winning comedy writer, Merrill Markoe. King of TV and pop culture maven, Paul Goebel joins Heather and Mark. |
Tue, 3 March 2015
Show biz talk and also the attempt to live a life of commitment to a cause... Alexandra Paul had a successful acting career long before BAYWATCH and her activism in the world of animal rights has become in many ways just as high profile. Mark, Heather and (King of TV) Paul Goebel ask her about film and television projects that she’s part of and then the conversation turns to activism. Many say the secret weapon in Alexandra’s family from an activism standpoint is her brother Jonathan whose efforts to liberate animals and close down some of the most brutal slaughterhouse operations in the world, landed him in prison. He is widely recognized as one of the most committed activists in the history of the modern animal rights movement. Here, his gentle sound and thoughts reflect a heart touched by that world.
Jonathan talks about his time in prison and his life trying to make a difference in a world in which there is so much injustice. |
Thu, 19 February 2015
Heather visits her prisoner on Valentine's Day. Then ABC News White House and National Correspondent Jim Avila helps break down the Brian Williams mess. What happened and why? How could this trusted journalist suffer such a horrible fall? Has he mortally wounded his career? Jim Avila has operated at the highest levels of both NBC and ABC News and can offer a perspective that is otherwise hard to come by. Avila is also a straight talking guy who's not one to sugar coat things so he's the perfect one to comment. He joins the group via Skype. Josh Weinstein joins with Heather. WARNING FOR EXPLICIT MATERIAL
Direct download: Edge_Avila_Brian_WilliamsThu.mp3
Category:Talk & Interviews -- posted at: 3:22am EDT |
Sat, 14 February 2015
He moves from appearances on late night talk shows to exclusive conferences at Google and United Airlines.. John Collins holds the World Record Holder for designing a paper airplane that has gone further than any in history. He’s a published author of three books and his latest project is trying to bring money for science programs to underfunded programs nationwide through paper airplanes. If you want to see John Collins’ World Record distance throw 226ft 10” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wedcZp07raE and here’s a link to John’s Kickstarter campaign (deadline is coming up so give him a hand) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paperairplane/the-national-paper-airplane-contest
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Wed, 4 February 2015
Bobby gives us our checkup on marriage, comedy, the road, family life and even Bill Cosby. Heather joins Mark. |
Fri, 30 January 2015
Doc Paskowitz led the family that's been called the First Family of Surfing...featured in Vanity Fair and publications worldwide. Tommy Hilfiger named a line of beachwear after them, saying "there's no one more cool and credible than the Paskowitzes.” Sal Paskowitz joins us to remember the leader of that family, his father, Dorian “Doc" Paskowitz who has just died. Sal talks about his father who threw away a lucrative medical practice, packed his wife and nine children into a van and took them on a continuing surfing odyssey. While there may be people who drop out of mainstream society and take their family traveling to surf, Doc Paskowitz is the only one who did it his entire life. Sal remembers his father’s life which included working as a doctor in far flung locations and then quickly returning to the best waves whenever he could. Doc pioneered the surfer life founding surf camps around the world (he is credited with bringing surfing to Israel and donating surf boards to Palestinians as recently as 2007—feeling passionately that surfing could help bridge the gaps between people) Growing up in a small van with 11 people presented huge challenges for the family of course and Sal talks about some of those. Salvador Paskowitz joins us to talk about his remarkable father just a few weeks after his father’s death. There are clips in the show from the movie Surfwise available at Amazon.com Sal joins Heather and Mark in this episode |
Thu, 22 January 2015
Esther the Wonder Pig has a rock star following on Instagram and Facebook and has changed the way the people she lives with look at life.
Sit back and listen to the story of how this pig made it's way into the lives of the people she lives with and into the hearts of people around the world. Meet Esther the Wonder Pig. Mark Thompson and Heather Ankeny talk to Esther's adopted family. The the harrowing research facility that is funded with tax payer dollars and is trying to build the more "perfect beast" at a horrible price. And Heather and Mark close out with talk of The Bachelor.
Direct download: EstherTheWonderPigEditfinalfinalpost.mp3
Category:Talk & Interviews -- posted at: 2:22am EDT |
Fri, 16 January 2015
Aaron Cohen, with a background in the Israeli Defense Force in anti-terrorism, hostage rescue and security, has returned to the U.S. and applied those skills here. He talks about anti-terrorism policy in the U.S. and launching security details in the homes of Hollywood stars like Brad Pitt. Josh Weinstein joins Mark. |
Tue, 6 January 2015
Exec Producer of Everybody Loves Raymond is adapting the show in India...
Long time Executive Producer of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Steve Skrovan has just returned from India where they are launching an Indian version of the show. He shares stories from the road and Mark asks him about a few favorite Raymond episodes. Heather updates Steve on her prisoner boyfriend. Be sure to check out An Unreasonable Man, and please visit citizen.org to learn more about Public Citizen. |