Thu, 22 February 2018
A Hollywood Comedy Writer Moves to New England and Becomes a Postman … First, The Black Panther Phenomenon, Teen Voices Drive Gun Dialogue and Fergie Sings the National Anthem
Mark weighs in on the perils of expectations when it comes to movies, entertainment and life in general. Michael Shure comes through for THE FAST 15. Michael has just come from visiting the Charles M. Schulz museum and playing ice hockey on Schulz's rink. The two talk about the gun debate being driven by teenagers, many of whom experienced the horror in Parkland, Fla. Fergie sings the national anthem and stirs up controversy and Mark and Michael make a point about the anthem and how often it’s played. (the entire segment lasts until 25 minutes into show) Then… Comedy writer/producer Jon Ross joins by phone from Massachusetts and discusses his bold move from Hollywood to rural Massachusetts and his decision to make the move driving in an RV. Jon also talks about getting his job as a postal delivery man and why it's not as charming as we may think. Mark weighs in on the perils of expectations when it comes to movies, entertainment and life in general. Michael Shure comes through for THE FAST 15. Michael has just come from visiting the Charles M. Schulz museum and playing ice hockey on Schulz's rink. The two talk about the gun debate being driven by teenagers, many of whom experienced the horror in Parkland, Fla. Fergie sings that national anthem and stirs up controversy and Mark and Michael make a point about the anthem and how often it’s played. (the segment goes for 25 minutes into show) Then… Comedy writer/producer Jon Ross joins by phone from Massachusetts and discusses his bold move from Hollywood to Massachusetts and his decision to drive there in an RV. Jon also talks about his job as a postal delivery man. You can email the show: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com |
Mon, 12 February 2018
When Damien Mander completed his service as a Special Operations diver and sniper, he looked for another chapter in his life, a way to make his life purposeful. That search ended with a plan to help protect a part of the planet that he saw being destroyed by greed—poachers, looking to cash in by slaughtering the most endangered animals on earth--from rhinos to tigers. To support Damien's efforts to stop wildlife poaching, go to the International Anti-Poaching Organization website: https://www.iapf.org/ The show begins with THE FAST 15 which is supplemented by a conversation Michael Shure and Mark have about guns, the NRA and America. |
Thu, 8 February 2018
Embedded in Trump Country Watching The State of The Union...Then: Dead people, Jerry Lewis and The Impossible Burger: Writer/Producer, Merrill Markoe
Michael Shure returns from watching the State of the Union speech deep in Trump country. In THE FAST 15, Michael answers the question: What would it take for Democrats to get political control in Congress again and how close are they? Then, Mark discusses what’s happening to singer James Brown’s estate. Brown wanted to support economically disadvantaged kids with millions of dollars but they may never get it. That’s the first 20 minutes of the show when Mark Thompson speaks with Michael Shure.
Then: Dead people, Jerry Lewis and The Impossible Burger. A chat with producer, writer, comedian, Merrill Markoe. (24 mins into episode) Former co-host, Heather Ankeny also makes an appearance to join Mark and J. Elvis Weinstein. She’s back for this episode and updates us on her life as an engaged woman living in Northern California. Then Merrill Markoe talks about dead people, entertainers and food. |
Thu, 1 February 2018
Classic Film, Politics and a Matthew Modine Connection? Co-Founder of Largest Online News Network in the World and TCM Host, Ben Mankiewicz
Ben Mankiewicz is a founding member of the TYT Network (The Young Turks) which is the largest online news network in the world. TYT, while having a progressive bent, is known to be brutal to BOTH Democrats and Republicans. Ben hosts WHAT THE FLICK and appears across the TYT Network on different shows from sports to politics. Ben's role as a host of Turner Classic Movies has taken on a large part of his professional life. Mark and Ben talk about how his relationship with Hollywood and it's stars has evolved. Mark and Ben talk classic movies, Sunset Blvd, Full Metal Jacket, Matthew Modine and Mel Brooks. Then, the two discuss Donald Trump's State of the Union speech and message. You can reach the show by email: edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com |