"Hot Media with Bob Mann" episode 214 is a sports media update. Bob's guest is Malcolm Moran, Director of Sports Capital Journalism Program at IUPUI, Executive Director of the US Basketball Writers Association and former NY Times sports reporter. Bob & Malcolm discuss the new ESPN/NHL television deal, the return of fans to the stadiums, athletes taking political and social stands and much more about the intersection of sports and media.
Brilliant satirist Jon Stewart has been taking a lot of flack for his alleged "bothsidesism" when commenting on the Presidential election. In this episode, Bob discusses satire with Professor Paul Levinson. Later in the episode, Bob talks about the SAG Award winners.
The February 2024 episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features an interview with TV critic David Hinckley about the legacy of The Sopranos. The series started the Platinum Age of TV 25 years ago. Bob also comments on Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show for the election year, the brilliant satire "American Fiction" and a NY Times piece on the crisis facing the news business.
The January 2024 edition of Hot Media with Bob Mann features two interesting segments. Bob and guest Len Klatt discuss the life and legacy of TV producer Norman Lear. Later in the episode, Bob and journalism expert Rem Rieder talk about the challenges of covering the '24 Presidential election.
The December episode of Hot Media with Bob Mann features two topics. Bob discusses the top holiday movie releases with guests Ryan Rolandelli and Chirs Mann-Nelson. In his monologue, Bob talks about the major strike victory for SAG-AFTRA and the ratification of the contract.
Hot Media with Bob Mann is back. The podcast series is now monthly. In the Season 5 premiere episode (November 2023), Bob talks about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Emmy Awards. The interview portion features Professor Paul Levinson. Bob and Paul discuss the pros and cons of AI as well as the role artificial intelligence plays in the media.
First in a series of Hot Media episodes examining the Oscar contenders. Bob's guests are film editor Ryan Rolandeli and Movie Quiz host Chris Mann-Nelson. This episode features Tar, Everything Everywhere All the Time, The Whale and The Fabelmans.
There are many fascinating movies, books and TV shows about versions of history which could have been. From the "feel good" lessons of "It's a Wonderful Life" to the terrifying "The Man In The High Castle," this theme makes us ponder both regrets and miracles. On episode 415 of "Hot Media," Host Bob Mann and his guest, Professor Paul Levinson, talk about Paul's upcoming online presentation about this subject. Bob and Paul also discuss the latest news coverage, Twitter and old-time top-40 radio.
Self-inflicted damage. That's what happens when leaders make a bad situation worse because of poor communication. Some CEOs don't possess the media skills needed to minimize the damage. On episode 414 of "Hot Media" host Bob Mann and guest Steve Adubato discuss communication strategies which can help leaders to "own" the mistakes made by the organizations they run. Dr. Adubato is a well-know TV anchor for WNET and NJPBS. He is an author, lecturer and motivational speaker.
Holiday movies bridge the generation gap. Most classic films are timeless but some age better than others. On Hot Media #413, Chris Mann-Nelson, host of The Movie Quiz and Len Klatt, a media executive and producer, talk with host Bob Mann about both traditional and non-traditional Christmas films.
Hot Media episode 412 focuses on the top news stories of 2022. Bob's guest is veteran journalist and professor Rem Rieder.
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