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(SPOILERS) I begin by talking about the Reality Steve Merch store & what’s on today’s Daily Roundup.  Then Kristen joins me (8:44) to talk about her attendance at the Golden Wedding, the lack of interest in awards shows, a little on Joey’s upcoming season, Traitors season 2, and we break down a show with a very bizarre finale. 

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Actor/Writer/Producer, and "Cornish College of the Arts - Favorite Son," Charles Norris brings us "Bamboozled” (2000) Starring: Damon Wayans,  Jada Pinkett, Michael Rappaport, Savion Glover, and Tommy Davidson. We unpack this (very well packed) 'Spike Lee Joint,'  about the gives and takes / wills and wonts / dos and donts of making it in the industry. This rarely seen gem has now reached cult status, even being named to several "Top 10" lists for the first ten years of the millennium. How much performance is TOO much performance? How many DV cameras are TOO much? How much offensive imagery is TOO much? We may answer those questions, but you may just be getting BAMBOOZLED!!

Plot:
A frustrated African-American TV writer proposes a blackface minstrel show in protest, but to his chagrin, it becomes a hit.

Recorded 10/23
2hr 00mins

**All episodes contain explicit language**
Artwork - Ben McFadden
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On today’s show we are going into the courtroom with my special guest, Bestselling Author and His Honor, Judge Martin Clark.

A retired circuit court judge from Patrick County, Virginia, Martin is a cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Davidson College and attended law school at the University of Virginia. When he was appointed to the bench in 1992 at age thirty-two, he became one of the youngest judges in the commonwealth's history. During his time on the bench, he presided over everything from homicides to reckless driving. 

Besides being a retired judge, Martin Clark is a bestselling author that Entertainment Weekly said, “hands down, our finest legal-thriller writer.” The New York Times stated he is “the thinking man’s John Grisham.” 

In today’s episode we discuss:

·      When Martin developed his interest in the law. 

·      His father’s influence on his career in law.

·      Why he was a judge for almost thirty years.

·      Some of the more interesting or bizarre cases he presided over. 

·      Common errors in T.V. or Movies regarding judges and legal proceedings.

·      How he persisted for over 20 years of rejection letters and finally landed a big-time publishing deal.

·      His upcoming novel, The Plinko Bounce.

·      His advice to legal-thriller writers.

Learn more about Martin and his books on his website.

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In this episode we take a look at the week of February 25 - March 3 in the year 1990. Our guest is Brittany Brouse Snyder.

(SPOILERS) I begin by briefly talking about “Coming Out For Love,” & the Masked Singer premiere.  Then Kristen joins me (11:34) to talk about EW.com interviewing Zach at the SCAD TV Fest last week, her impressions of Zach this season, the contract the contestants sign, new shows to watch on network and streaming, & of course ending with “Cobra Kai” talk.

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bad reviews for bret easton ellis’s book start rolling in and you’re not sure why but you write a letter to the editor of entertainment weekly in response to one of the harsher reviews and to your surprise they print it the thrill of your name in the magazine matched only by the message on the answering machine at home that vanity fair is going to print your letter as well the stars aligning when you happen upon a flyer on the fourth floor of the modern languages building on campus where all your creative writing workshops are held for a new low-residency mfa program at bennington college you take in the news stunned a little and then steal the poster so that no one else sees it before you can get your application in former president ronald reagan announces that he has alzheimer’s the last the public hears from him 

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Digital Painting by Brandon Breaux

DM: Dotdash Meredith

Black History is Happening Every Day!

Gold medalist Erin Jackson!

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Ike Avelli and Tym Moss are back with more fun with special guest star, Recording Artist/Actor/Activist, Robyn Banks! We have an exclusive interview with her and Robyn joins us for each of our segments!

CHEERS: We created cock/mocktails to celebrate PRIDE and Robyn's new single release of "Don't You Want Me" featuring Ricky Allson! 
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Dave Karger, a top entertainment TV correspondent and writer, chats it up with the Middle Age Warriors about the upcoming Academy Awards, as well some great stories from his illustrious career. Dave is currently host on TCM along with a resume that spans many network appearances, not the least of which, 200 of them on The Today Show. Dave shares his experiences of growing up in the MTV era and how he now finds his way through the entertainment world at middle age. Grab some popcorn and have a listen. OK.....no butter...just a little salt.

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Part two of my conversation with Emmy Award winning actor Jim O'Heir. In this episode, we discuss his time on Parks and Recreation, the amazing Amy Poehler, and getting away from being lovable through his role in the independent film Middle Man. 

We may not agree on Nelly Furtado and her big hits, but we DO agree about Paul Rudd and the peak years of Entertainment Weekly. We're talking about all that and more!
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Host Steph Pham joins Entertainment Weekly Senior Writer and author Anthony Breznican for an off-brand TedTalk on his journey to becoming a writer. He discusses his inspirations as a story-teller and gives incredible advice to aspiring creatives and passionate dreamers. 

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What movie mirrors your life so perfectly you think it was made about you? For Entertainment Weekly’s Anthony Breznican, that film is “Avalon.” The story of a Jewish immigrant family reminds him that families are so much more alike than they are different.