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Daniel Ross
3d ago
Daniel Ross
In this episode, Daniel Ross joins us. Daniel Ross and his alter ego, Donald Duck, may take home the Emmy at the first annual Children and Family Emmy Awards (CAFE) in the category of “OUTSTANDING VOICE PERFORMANCE IN A PRESCHOOL ANIMATED PROGRAM” in “Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas” (Disney Junior).NOTE: Although Daniel/Donald voice has been nominated for an Emmy - other notable voices that Daniel supplies include …- Lucky the Leprechaun (Lucky Charms Cereal)- Starscream (Transformers: The Game (2007))- Gizmo & Stripe (Gremlins from the movies, featured in Warner Brothers Game "Multiversus")- Uncle Shagworthy (From Scooby Doo, also featured in "Multiversus”)- Notable shows include: The Tom & Jerry Show- The voice of Donald Duck in "Mickey and the Roadster Racers", "Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures", "Chip and Dales Nutty Tales", "Mickey's Tale of Two Witches", and, of course, Emmy-Nominated for "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas" The Tale of Momma Duck – As a young child of 3yrs old, Daniel Ross' Mother- Michel Sadur, affectionately known as "Momma Duck", taught him how to do the iconic voice of Donald Duck and it's stuck with him ever since.  Daniel had always done impressions, accents, and loved the performing arts, but Donald always stuck as a favorite and silly love language between Mother and Son.  In 2012, tragedy struck and Michel was diagnosed with breast cancer resulting in a double mastectomy.  After she had healed, she encouraged him to move to Los Angeles and take his shot at the Voice Over world which Daniel had always wanted to do.  Very quickly, Daniel was recognized by Disney after an audition for Donald Duck, and through a lengthy and rigorous process, he was chosen out of thousands to carry the torch for the beloved character in the series, "Mickey and the Roadster Racers" later renamed, "Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures", making him the third person to have ever officially voiced the character for Disney.  It was the joy of a lifetime to share the news with his Mother.In memory of his Mother, Daniel submitted his performance in "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon A Christmas" to the first ever Children's & Family Emmy's in 2022 and was nominated for “Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program.”  He hopes to honor her with a win, but knows that whatever the outcome, Momma Duck is beaming with pride from the other side. Tiktok video of Son and Mom being Donald Duck: https://www.tiktok.com/@actordanielross/video/7046846910216408366Bio in Brief: Daniel Ross is one of the most in-demand Voice Artists working in the industry today. Originally a theatre and film actor/producer from Maryland, he moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to begin pursuing work in the Voice Over industry.  Since then, his voice has been featured on almost every network but most notably, he is the voice of Donald Duck in the smash hit series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers” and “Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures, on Disney Junior.  He was also featured as the lead-villain Starscream in 2007’s “Transformers: The Game”, and has voiced the lovable Lucky from the “Lucky Charms Cereal” commercials!  You can also hear him in the shows “The Tom and Jerry Show”, “Tom and Jerry in New York”, and “Mickey Mouse: Funhouse”! Along with credits in Videogames like “World of Warcraft: Shadowlands”, "Genshin Impact", and recently “Multiversus” as the lovable Gizmo and villainous Stripe from “Gremlins”, as well as Uncle Shagworthy from “Scooby Doo”. Daniel can be heard in the Oscar Winning juggernaut, “Joker”, and in the 2022 McDonald’s Superbowl commercial as Grimace’s Thoughts.  Winner of the coveted 2020 Voice Arts Award for “Outstanding Body of Work- Best Voice Actor”, and Tiktok sensation with over 1.3 million followers.  Please follow Daniel on social media using the handle @ActorDanielRoss, or visit him at www.ActorDanielRoss.com
Daniel Ross
3d ago
Daniel Ross
In this episode, Daniel Ross joins us. Daniel Ross and his alter ego, Donald Duck, may take home the Emmy at the first annual Children and Family Emmy Awards (CAFE) in the category of “OUTSTANDING VOICE PERFORMANCE IN A PRESCHOOL ANIMATED PROGRAM” in “Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas” (Disney Junior).NOTE: Although Daniel/Donald voice has been nominated for an Emmy - other notable voices that Daniel supplies include …- Lucky the Leprechaun (Lucky Charms Cereal)- Starscream (Transformers: The Game (2007))- Gizmo & Stripe (Gremlins from the movies, featured in Warner Brothers Game "Multiversus")- Uncle Shagworthy (From Scooby Doo, also featured in "Multiversus”)- Notable shows include: The Tom & Jerry Show- The voice of Donald Duck in "Mickey and the Roadster Racers", "Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures", "Chip and Dales Nutty Tales", "Mickey's Tale of Two Witches", and, of course, Emmy-Nominated for "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas" The Tale of Momma Duck – As a young child of 3yrs old, Daniel Ross' Mother- Michel Sadur, affectionately known as "Momma Duck", taught him how to do the iconic voice of Donald Duck and it's stuck with him ever since.  Daniel had always done impressions, accents, and loved the performing arts, but Donald always stuck as a favorite and silly love language between Mother and Son.  In 2012, tragedy struck and Michel was diagnosed with breast cancer resulting in a double mastectomy.  After she had healed, she encouraged him to move to Los Angeles and take his shot at the Voice Over world which Daniel had always wanted to do.  Very quickly, Daniel was recognized by Disney after an audition for Donald Duck, and through a lengthy and rigorous process, he was chosen out of thousands to carry the torch for the beloved character in the series, "Mickey and the Roadster Racers" later renamed, "Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures", making him the third person to have ever officially voiced the character for Disney.  It was the joy of a lifetime to share the news with his Mother.In memory of his Mother, Daniel submitted his performance in "Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon A Christmas" to the first ever Children's & Family Emmy's in 2022 and was nominated for “Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program.”  He hopes to honor her with a win, but knows that whatever the outcome, Momma Duck is beaming with pride from the other side. Tiktok video of Son and Mom being Donald Duck: https://www.tiktok.com/@actordanielross/video/7046846910216408366Bio in Brief: Daniel Ross is one of the most in-demand Voice Artists working in the industry today. Originally a theatre and film actor/producer from Maryland, he moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to begin pursuing work in the Voice Over industry.  Since then, his voice has been featured on almost every network but most notably, he is the voice of Donald Duck in the smash hit series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers” and “Mickey Mouse: Mixed-Up Adventures, on Disney Junior.  He was also featured as the lead-villain Starscream in 2007’s “Transformers: The Game”, and has voiced the lovable Lucky from the “Lucky Charms Cereal” commercials!  You can also hear him in the shows “The Tom and Jerry Show”, “Tom and Jerry in New York”, and “Mickey Mouse: Funhouse”! Along with credits in Videogames like “World of Warcraft: Shadowlands”, "Genshin Impact", and recently “Multiversus” as the lovable Gizmo and villainous Stripe from “Gremlins”, as well as Uncle Shagworthy from “Scooby Doo”. Daniel can be heard in the Oscar Winning juggernaut, “Joker”, and in the 2022 McDonald’s Superbowl commercial as Grimace’s Thoughts.  Winner of the coveted 2020 Voice Arts Award for “Outstanding Body of Work- Best Voice Actor”, and Tiktok sensation with over 1.3 million followers.  Please follow Daniel on social media using the handle @ActorDanielRoss, or visit him at www.ActorDanielRoss.com
Derrike Cope
May 23 2023
Derrike Cope
In this episode, Derrike Cope joins the show. Derrike Wayne Cope (born November 3, 1958) is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He is known for his win in the 1990 Daytona 500. He last competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 15 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Rick Ware Racing in an alliance with his own StarCom Racing. Cope also served as team manager of StarCom. As of 2022, he is the last driver to compete in at least one NASCAR Cup Series race in five consecutive decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s). Cope was born in San Diego, California and was raised in Spanaway, Washington. In high school, he enjoyed auto racing and baseball. He was a catcher on the Bethel High School baseball team, and later played college baseball at Whitman College. While being scouted by Major League Baseball teams, Cope suffered a knee injury that ended his playing career. He then devoted himself to racing full-time.[1][2] Cope progressed through the short-track ranks in the Northwest, and later made his Winston Cup Series debut at Riverside International Raceway in 1982. Cope's No. 95 car finished 36th there after developing an oil leak, and he won $625. He ran part-time in the Winston Cup Series after that, making an attempt at Rookie of the Year in 1987. In 1989, he signed with Bob Whitcomb to drive the No. 10 Purolator Pontiac and later Chevrolet, posting four top-10 finishes. During the last lap of the 1990 Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt ran over a piece of debris and cut a tire in turn three. After narrowly avoiding most of the resulting debris, Cope assumed the lead and earned his first win, as well as his first Top 5 (his best finish prior to the 1990 Daytona 500 was sixth) in NASCAR competition. He became an overnight sensation as a result of the win, appearing on Late Night with David Letterman that week. At Dover later in the 1990 season, Cope rallied for another win after running out of fuel and falling off the lead lap. At year's end, he wound up 18th in points.
Blaise Winter
May 16 2023
Blaise Winter
In this episode, Blaise Winter joins the show. Blaise Winter (born January 31, 1962) is a motivational speaker as well as a former American football player and coach. Winter played defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers and Green Bay Packers in the National Football League, and coached for the University of Central Florida. After playing football, basketball and track at Tappan Zee High School,[1] Winter took a tour of colleges in the Northeast United States after his senior year of high school, looking for an opportunity to play college football. Syracuse was the only school to offer Winter a scholarship, and that was only after a previous commit decommitted.[2] Winter was named a team captain and most valuable player during his senior season with the Orange.[2] Winter was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (35th overall) of the 1984 NFL Draft.[2] He started all but one game during his rookie season, and was named to some all-rookie teams.[3] A shoulder injury landed him on injured reserve during his sophomore season; the Colts released him at the end of the year.[4] Winter played with the San Diego Chargers during the 1987 season, which was shortened by a players strike.[2] Winter was traded to the Green Bay Packers in early 1988 in exchange for past considerations.[5] He started most of the 1988 and 1989 seasons, but played in a limited role in 1990 and was cut by the Packers early in the 1991 calendar year.[5] Following his release from the team, Winter made telephone calls to every NFL team and also made a highlight reel which was shipped to every team. He started driving to team facilities in an effort to get signed, but did not draw any interest until the offseason, when the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams showed interest, and Winter participated in workouts for the Vikings and 49ers.[2][6] Winter was signed by the San Diego Chargers in the time period preceding the 1992 NFL Draft. He originally sat third-string on the depth chart, but later started during the season after Joe Phillips refused to agree to a contract and George Thornton did not play well.[2] He played the 1993 season before being cut by the team.[4] Winter was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a brief time in the 1994 offseason.[4] The Chargers brought Winter back for the 1994 season, but a cut block by Dave Cadigan of the Cincinnati Bengals tore Winter's anterior cruciate ligament in September, ending his season.[3] Winter signed with the Buffalo Bills in spring 1995 after an onslaught of injuries to the team's defensive line,[4] but he himself spent the year on the injured reserve list.[5] Winter, his wife and children moved to Appleton, Wisconsin after his playing career ended.[5] He wrote an autobiography, entitled "A Reason to Believe".[7] The University of Central Florida hired Winter as a defensive line coach for the 2012 season.[8] Winter spent one season on the coaching staff and then departed, citing a lack of family time.[5] After coaching, Winter became a motivational speaker.[5] Winter was born with a cleft palate and he later grew tumors in both of his ears.[2] He dabbled in martial arts in high school.[5] Winter was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016.[9] College career[edit]Professional career[edit]Indianapolis Colts[edit]San Diego Chargers (first stint)[edit]Green Bay Packers[edit]San Diego Chargers (second stint)[edit]Tampa Bay Buccaneers[edit]San Diego Chargers (third stint)[edit]Buffalo Bills[edit]After playing[edit]Personal life[edit]
Tony Collins
May 9 2023
Tony Collins
In this episode, Tony Collins joins us. Anthony Collins (born May 27, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and the Arena Football League (AFL). He played in Super Bowl XX as a member of the New England Patriots. He played college football at East Carolina University. A speedy and powerful runner, Collins first garnered notoriety in high school as a starter on the 1976 New York State Class B Champion Penn Yan Academy Mustangs. He grew up with 15 siblings as one of 16 children. Collins attended East Carolina University and was selected in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Cris Crissy, one of his high school teammates, was also drafted by the Patriots that season.[1][2] Collins was a Pro Bowl selection in 1983 and he played in Super Bowl XX as a member of the Patriots. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts in 1988, but was suspended for the entire season after failing a drug test.[3] His final year in the NFL was in 1990 with the Miami Dolphins. Collins finished his NFL career with 4,647 rushing yards, 261 receptions for 2,356 yards, and 44 touchdowns in 103 games. Collins' drug problem began when he became addicted to painkillers after suffering an ankle injury with the Patriots in 1982.[4] After being released from the Dolphins, Collins began using cocaine. In 1991, Collins joined the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. On July 9, 1991, Collins drove his car into a lake in Orlando in an apparent suicide attempt.[5] In 1992 Collins continued his arena football career with the Cincinnati Rockers and scored nine touchdowns. In 1993, Collins played his last season of arena football with the Miami Hooters. Collins educates high school athletes and their families on the college recruiting process as an educational speaker for the National Collegiate Scouting Association. He hosted an internet radio show, Sports Talk with Touchdown Tony Collins, on the VoiceAmerica Sports Channel. Collins started a foundation in 2007 called "It's for the Kids", which works with disadvantaged youths in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York.[6] He published a book in 2012 entitled, Broken Road: Turning My Mess Into a Message.[7] Early years[edit]NFL[edit]Arena football[edit]After football[edit]
Loretta Swit
May 2 2023
Loretta Swit
In this episode, Loretta Swit join us. Loretta Swit could not be more thrilled or proud of the response to new jewelry and perfume fragrance, called SwitHeart, in its trademark heart-shaped bottle.  Exclusively for SwitHeart Animal Alliance Donors. "I love perfume, and I love creating, so I’m excited to announce my new perfume, SwitHeart," satys Loretta Swit. "Anyone who donates $55 will receive a bottle of SwitHeart, my very own blend of orange flower, jasmine, sandalwood, musk, patchouli and vanilla." SwitHeart perfume is not available in stores – it is only for donors to my SwitHeart Animal Alliance nonprofit! All proceeds go to the nonprofitIn addition, award-winning actress and activist, Loretta Swit, who received the BETTY WHITE Award from Actors & Others for Animals in 2017, choose that opportunity to announce the pending publication of “SWITHEART: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal  Activism of Loretta Swit” (Ultimate Symbol), in conjunction with the 45th anniversary year of M.A.S.H., and the role that brought her international acclaim as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan.'SwitHeart' chronicles the artwork of TV Icon Loretta Swit, a true champion of the animal kingdom. Watercolorist, award-winning animal activist and actress, Ms. Swit is renowned for her starring role on TV's most honored series, M*A*S*H, for which she won two EMMY's and worldwide acclaim. Ms. Swit has devoted decades to animal-related causes and is a strong advocate for animals and animal rights.  In September, she was awarded the 2016 Global Wildlife Conservation Champion Award by the GES Africa Conservation Fund for her support of animal conservation efforts, kindness, compassion and generosity.  This December Ms. Swit will accept The Betty White Award from Actors and Others for Animals, their highest honor, “for all she has done to protect and care for animals.”What many fans may not know about the multi-talented thespian is that Ms. Swit has been an artist from age six. 'SwitHeart' ($49.95 / Hardcover) documents her animal portraits along with descriptive anecdotes about each and her extensive philanthropic work. Ms. Swit recently said, “I'm thrilled to see my passion for animals and my passion for art merge in a book that will help benefit and protect the animals on our planet.”Among her numerous recent acknowledgments, she just received the Global Champion Award at Metropolitan Fashion Week (Along with Betty White and Ed Asner), Loretta is scheduled to received The Compassion in Action Award(GES Africa Conservation Fund), 2 Career Achievement Awards (Film Festivals. Ft Lauderdale/ St. Augustine), Westminster Animal Welfare & Leadership Award, the Red Cross Humanitarian Award, Global Wildlife Conservation Award, and on Nov 12th, she was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Polish Film Festival.SwitHeart includes 65 full-color paintings and drawings.  Proceeds from the book will be donated to charities and programs that are as dedicated, as Ms. Swit is, to ending animal suffering and cruelty.About the Book:SWITHEART: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta SwitBy Loretta SwitPublished by Ultimate SymbolHardcover Price: $49.95 / Pages: 128 / 65 Color imagesISBN-13: Hardcover 978-0-9769513-9-1
Kevin Sorbo
Apr 25 2023
Kevin Sorbo
In this episode, Kevin Sorbo will join the show. Kevin Sorbo is most known for the lead role in “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” which went on to become the most-watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo has been in over 90 movies and TV shows including GOD’S NOT DEAD, SOUL SURFER, REAGAN, “Two and a Half Men,” “Psych,” “Hawaii 5-0," and “The OC”. Sorbo also directed and acted in the latest Left Behind movie based on the Jerry Jenkins award-winning books, RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, due in theaters January 26, 2023.
Dee Wallace
Apr 18 2023
Dee Wallace
In this episode Dee Wallace joins the show. Internationally known for her five series, and over 250 films/TV movie credits, including CRITTERS, THE HOWLING, CUJO, and the number one blockbuster, E.T. the EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (Celebrating its 40th in 2022), Dee Wallace, an Emmy nominated actress, is also a best selling author and a multi-nationally respected authority on the art of self creation for over 30 years.
Kirk Cameron
Apr 11 2023
Kirk Cameron
In this episode, Kirk Cameron joins the show. Kirk Cameron is known by millions as “Mike Seaver” from the 1980’s hit sit-com, Growing Pains. Since then, he’s invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows, and live events. These projects include Fireproof -the marriage-centered film that became the #1 inspirational movie of the year. Kirk has also produced the documentaries, "Monumental: In Search Of America's National Treasure," "Connect," "The Way Of The Master" television series, and hundreds of live events focused on marriage, family and parenting. Kirk's new talk show, Takeaways, airs weekly on Monday nights on TBN. Recently, he's been featured in the national media for his American Campfire Revival: 100 Day Plan. ACR urges the family of faith to return to the principles that will bring blessing and protection to America. His newest documentary, The Homeschool Awakening, is in theaters on June 13th and 14th. He and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of Growing Pains and have been married for 31 years. They have six children and host an all-expenses-paid summer camp for terminally ill children and their families called Camp Firefly.
Jim Meskimen
Apr 4 2023
Jim Meskimen
On this episode, Jim Meskimen joins the show. JIM MESKIMEN is an actor/impressionist. His first career was as a visual artist, doing illustrations and commercial art in New York City.  There he designed cartoon characters for Rankin/Bass for their original hit series Thundercats,  While working in animation, Jim realized that being a voice actor was his true calling, and he began to pursue work in radio and TV voiceovers He soon was one of the most sought-after voice actors in New York, and did hundreds of radio and TV commercials, and became a regular on the animated series The Comic Strip, from his old bosses at Rankin/Bass.  He was the voice of the channel that became Comedy Central, then named HA! and did campaigns for Swatch Watch as the character Doctor Swatch, which he created. He worked extensively on TV campaigns as a man-on-the-street interviewer for grocery chains and other clients, in improvised comedic commercials that won dozens of industry awards. When not working his day job as voice actor, Jim performed improv with several improv companies and did hundreds of live shows.  On the invitation of producers, he guest starred several times on Britainâ™ Whose Line Is It, Anyway? In 1993, Jim moved home to LA with his family to pursued a career in TV and film, beginning with Fresh Prince of Bel Air and a role in director Ron Howardâ™ Oscar-nomiated Apollo 13. Howard, (whom Jim had met as a boy on the set of his motherâ™ series Happy Days) has cast Jim in no less than five feature films, including The Grinch and Frost/Nixon. Jim has appeared on major television programs; Friends, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, This is Us, SWAT, NCIS, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, to name but a few. He will be seen in 2022 in episodes of the series HUNTERS, Gaslit (with Sean Penn and Julia Roberts) and American Auto.  He is also recurring in a new series, The Big Door Prize. His character voices have been heard on innumerable video games and animated shows including Marvel Avengers Assemble, Batman: Arkham Asylum,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky & The Brain, Phineas & Ferb, The Legend of Korra, Avatar the Last Airbender, and two reboots of Thundercats. His viral hit, Shakespeare in Celebrity Voices brought him global attention on YouTube and lead to many opportunities, including performing on Americaâ™ Got Talent in 2013, where his improvised celebrity impressions at Radio City Music Hall earned him a standing ovation. He has performed his live one-man show, JIMPRESSIONS in Hollywood, Australia and the U.K. Currently, Jim provides the voice of iconic Colonel Harland Sanders for the KF brand on radio, web and television ads.
Sean Kanan
Mar 29 2023
Sean Kanan
In this episode, Sean Kanan joins the show. Sean Kanan (/keɪnən/) né Perelman; born November 2, 1966) is an American actor, producer, and author, best known for his portrayals of Mike Barnes (in The Karate Kid Part III and Cobra Kai), A. J. Quartermaine (on General Hospital), and Deacon Sharpe (on The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless).
Rich Little
Mar 21 2023
Rich Little
In this episode, Rich Little joins the show. RICH LITTLE is THE master mimic of more than 200 voices. With an impressive touring schedule throughout the United States and Canada, he has a voice for every administartion, including U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, both George Bushes and Barack Obama. In fact, infamous for his skewering of political figures, Little has charmed, amused, intrigued and gotten the best of politicians from here to his native Canada. He entertained at both of Reagan's presidential inaugurations, and President Reagan was reported to have said, “You do me better than I do.” A professed classic movie buff, he's particularly fond of doing Jimmy Stewart, Jack Lemmon, John Wayne and Humphrey Bogart, but Little has also latched on to baby boomer-friendly characters, such as Paul Lynde, Kermit the Frog, Andy Rooney and Dr. Phil, to name a few. Some of his favorite current impressions are of stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson, and Clint Eastwood. “They're easy to do,” he says. “They are larger than life.” Also featured in the book, is his own artwork.  He started sketching when he was young, drawing his family and friends.  To date, he has drawn more than 100 portraits of all the celebrities and politicians he imitates, and displays several of these life-like charcoal sketches in his shows. In this gem of a new book are insights into the likes of many of these great people he has had the privilege and fortune to meet and imitate, to shine a new light on our beloved stars. "This is really not a biography," said Little, "but more of a humorous glimpse of the people I've impersonated and some of the funny stories that happened along the way."
Ed Begley Jr
Mar 15 2023
Ed Begley Jr
In this episode, Ed Begley Jr. joins the show. ED BEGLEY, JR. Ed Begley, Jr. is currently recurring on the series YOUNG SHELDON and BETTER CALL SAUL and was recently a series regular on ABC’s BLESS THIS MESS and Netflix’s FUTURE MAN.  He has also joined the cast for the reboot of the series, QUEER AS FOLK. On the environmental front, he is one of the foremost environmentalists in Hollywood, supporting and advocating for multiple eco-initiatives and charity organizations.  He is also the name and face behind the successful BEGLEY’S EARTH RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTS, a line of plant-based eco-friendly cleaning and pet supplies.  All products are available on Amazon.com, Walmart.com and soon to be available on Chewy.com. Begley is a Golden Globe and seven-time Emmy nominated actor who for decades, has been a champion and educator for causes dedicated to protecting the earth.  In support of this work, he starred opposite his lovely wife and daughter on the hit eco-reality shows LIVING WITH ED and ON BEGLEY STREET. Inspired by the works of his Academy Award-winning father, Begley became an actor. He first gained major notoriety for his portrayal of Dr. Victor Ehrlich on the long-running television series, ST. ELSEWHERE for which he received six of his Emmy nominations. Since then he has moved easily between feature film, television, streaming and theatre. Begley has appeared in the Christopher Guest films A MIGHTY WIND, BEST IN SHOW and FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. Other feature film credits include BOOK CLUB, PINEAPPLE EXPRESS, BATMAN FOREVER, THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST, THE INLAWS and countless more. On television, Begley has recurred on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, PORTLANDIA, BETTER CALL SAUL, MODERN FAMILY, VERONICA MARS, SIX FEET UNDER and SEVENTH HEAVEN among others.  He received his seventh Emmy nominated for the streaming series CTRL ALT DELETE.  He has also guest starred on many other series including THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE, THE WEST WING, THE PRACTICE, BOSTON LEGAL and dozens more. On the stage, he led the West Coast Premiere of David Mamet’s CRYPTOGRAM at the Geffen Playhouse, in the role that he first performed in Boston and New York. He also starred in Mr. Mamet’s production of ROMANCE at the Mark Taper Forum.  Ed Begley Jr. wrote and directed the musical CESAR AND RUBEN, a play that won him a Nos Otros Award and four Valley Theater League Awards.
Anson Williams
Mar 15 2023
Anson Williams
In this episode, our special guest is Anson Williams. As we are all aware, 50 years ago in 1973, George Lucas' "American Graffitti" spawned the hit series "Happy Days."  Among the original cast members, were Ron Howard (Ritchie), Marion Ross (Mrs C) and Anson Williams' (Potsie - beating out John Travlota for the role) - The following year, Gary Marshall would recast Mr C with Tom Bosley and add characters such as Joanie, Ralph and, of course, The Fonze. Today, Anson Williams is a celebrated and respected director as well as a recognized philanthropist and business man.  In fact, Williams, has been honored by Congress, the CA State Senate, the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD, as well as first responders across the country for his efforts saving lives and raising awareness with regard to the growing mortality rate of drowsy driving, not to mention his dedication to creating products within his own company that benefit the human race. As has been recently announced during a Ojai City Council meeting on June 28th, 2022, Mr Williams intends to run for the office of Mayor of Ojai.
Suzanne Somers
Mar 14 2023
Suzanne Somers
On this episode, Suzanne Somers joins the show. SUZANNE SOMERS is the author of twenty-six books, fifteen of which are New York Times bestsellers, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Sexy Forever, Knockout, Ageless; Tox-Sick; I'm Too Young For This!; Bombshell; Breakthrough; Keeping Secrets; Suzanne Somers' Eat Great, Lose Weight; Get Skinny on Fabulous Food; Eat, Cheat and Melt the Fat Away; Suzanne Somers'  Fast & Easy; and The Sexy Years. Suzanne is dedicated women's health advocate, and an award winning comedienne, lecturer, entertainer, and entrepreneur. For more information about Suzanne, visit SuzanneSomers.com.