Best Jillian And Natasha Podcasts (2025)

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Mykelti Williamson "Forrest Gump" 1:04:11

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, host Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actor Mykelti Williamson, best known as Bubba in Forrest Gump, for an unforgettable conversation about his life, career, and unwavering artistic integrity. Mykelti opens up about the real story behind landing the iconic role, why he’s ne…

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Episode 124: Understanding Spirits, with WSET’s Rob McCaughey 30:32

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Distilled spirits form the foundation of our favorite cocktails. But beyond simple differences like bourbon vs. scotch or gin vs. vodka, many bartenders and drinkers may only have a cursory knowledge of the deeper details. The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) is a global educational organization that aims to make such deeper, detailed knowledg…

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Donna Pescow "Saturday Night Fever" Encore 44:25

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In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko welcomes Donna Pescow, the beloved actress who shot to fame as Annette in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta and later won hearts in the hit TV series Angie. Donna opens up about her Brooklyn roots, her early days breaking into the business, and the unforgettable moment s…

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R.I.P George Wendt "Cheers" 31:58

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Our friend George Wendt passed away this morning, May 20, 2025. In his honor, we are re-releasing one of his last interviews when he sat down with Steve Kmetko on STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, This episode was recorded May 11, 2024. Rest in peace George.In one of his final interviews before his passing, beloved Cheers star George Wendt (Norm!) joins Steve …

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Rob Morrow "Northern Exposure" 1:06:50

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Rob Morrow and Janine Turner Podcast: "Northern Disclosure" Get it wherever you get your podcasts along with Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDisclosurePodcast Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://s…

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Episode 123: Martini Meditations With Robert Simonson 26:03

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In order to understand what the Martini is, it’s important to know what the Martini was. Our contributing editor Robert Simonson (publisher of The Mix newsletter and author of The Martini Cocktail) joins us for this episode to explore the Martini’s evolution since its inception, and to consider the Martini’s role in modern cocktail culture. Radio I…

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Nicole Eggert "Baywatch" 53:31

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In this heartfelt episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko, Nicole Eggert, best known for her roles in Baywatch and Charles in Charge, opens up about her career and personal journey. She reflects on her time on Baywatch, the challenges of being labeled and misunderstood in Hollywood, and her decision to step away from the industry. Nicole …

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Tim Matheson "Animal House" Encore 56:50

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Tim Matheson on Animal House, John Belushi, West Wing, Yellowstone & Meghan MarkleIn this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with actor-director Tim Matheson, beloved as Otter from the comedy classic Animal House. Matheson shares powerful memories of working with the late John Belushi, reflects on the wild, cocain…

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Episode 122: That Martini Magic, with Natasha Bahrami, Trevor Easter, and Abigail Gullo 48:07

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The most celebrated cocktail of the 20th century is finding fresh fans today, as bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts around the world discover the Martini’s magic. Our May/June 2025 issue digs into the Martini’s details. For this episode, we’re joined by three veteran bartenders and bar owners, who share their Martini experience and their insight: …

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Dee Wallace "ET" 1:06:51

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In this heartwarming and soul-stirring episode of Still Here Hollywood, iconic actress Dee Wallace—forever beloved as the mom from Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial—opens up to host Steve Kmetko in one of her most emotional and revealing interviews yet. From tearful stories of miracles sparked by E.T. to the raw pain of personal loss an…

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Noah Wyle "The Pitt" Encore 46:26

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Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to critical acclaim and 23 emmy awards. It also propelled its ac…

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Episode 121: The NA Beer Boom, with Joshua M. Bernstein 21:24

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Alcohol-free beer still occupies a small part of the overall market, but as we cover in our March/April 2025 issue, brewers big and small are increasingly focusing their expertise and modern techniques on making NA beers that can compete with traditional beers in flavor, style, and overall appeal. For this episode, Imbibecontributing editor Joshua …

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Maggie Wheeler "Friends" 57:44

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Maggie played the iconic role of Janice, Chandler's on again - off again, girlfriend on "Friends" https://maggiewheeler.net/ Maggies Newest Book https://ebeneezerfindsareason.com/ Maggie on Cameo https://www.cameo.com/search?q=maggie%20wheeler Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lic…

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73 | Getting Out Of A Reading Rut 22:16

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This week, Keelia shares tips on how to get out of the dreaded reading rut. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Nivea Creme): https://shorturl.at/XLnaU Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://tinyurl.com/mr5mnjc7 Read Wallflower's book lists: https://www.wallflowerjournal.com/art-books-media Visit Wallflower Journal h…

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Gail O'Grady "NYPD Blue" 36:12

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There are some shows that will go down in TV history as setting the bar for a specific genre. And when those shows have ensemble casts, it pretty much raises the status of every actor on the screen. When it comes to cop shows that viewers and critics collectively have loved, one specific police drama and its characters from the 1990’s and beyond st…

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Episode 120: Margarita Time, with Caroline Pardilla 15:14

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For decades, the Margarita has reigned as a champion of the cocktail world. For this episode, we explore the many facets of this classic drink and the way it’s inspiring bartenders around the world with Margarita Time!author (and Imbibe digital content editor) Caroline Pardilla. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we…

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Monica Potter "Parenthood" 1:01:50

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https://monicapotterhome.com Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywoo…

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Geri Jewell "Facts of Life" 57:34

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Geri's Jewels and Gems Book https://a.co/d/eLFLnKm Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise …

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Heather Thomas "Fall Guy" 34:45

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Heather's novel - "Trophies a Novel" is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trophies-Heather-Thomas-ebook/dp/B0016P2FDS?ref_=ast_author_dp Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com …

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Episode 119: The Past and Future of Irish Whiskey, with Mark McLaughlin 31:47

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Irish whiskey has been experiencing dramatic growth and evolution over the past 15 years. Mark McLaughlin, director of Irish whiskey for The Dead Rabbit in New York City, joins us for this episode to break down the major categories of Irish whiskey, and to share insight into the many flavorful ways Irish whiskey’s future is unfolding. Radio Imbibe …

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Julia Duffy "Newhart" Encore 46:18

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy. Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre. One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest…

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Episode 118: Understanding Irish Whiskey, with Sean Muldoon and Jillian Vose 24:23

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Irish whiskey has been one of the biggest-growing categories in the spirits world in recent years, with a flurry of new distillery openings in Ireland and an ever-increasing range of options available to curious drinkers. For this episode, we talk about the modern growth and evolution of Irish whiskey, and the best ways to drink it and mix it in co…

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John O'Hurley "Seinfeld" 54:28

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Elaine’s boss J. Peterman, on Seinfeld, actor John O’Hurley. “Over The Top” is a term that is often used as a kind of a slam to someone’s personality. But in Hollywood, playing a role “Over The Top” can make you stand out. And if you’re lucky, it could land you as an iconic…

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John Ratzenberger "Cheers" 1:13:14

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, Cliff Clavin from “Cheers”, John Ratzenberger. A “Hail Mary” pass is pretty much a football term, and of course a prayer, but that’s the point.. Several decades ago, one auditioning actor (who was shown the door), held that door open long enough to toss a Hail Mary pass to…

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Episode 117: Coffee Talk, with Morgan Eckroth 22:05

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Start searching online for creative coffee drinks, and you’ll quickly come across the work of Morgan Eckroth, one of this year’s Imbibe 75 People to Watch. Based in Portland, Oregon, Eckroth is an award-winning barista who took a love of coffee online via an immensely popular series of videos on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. For this episode, we …

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Bronson Pinchot "Beverly Hills Cop" 1:04:47

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Serge from “Beverly Hills Cop”, Bronson Pinchot. Accents in film and television can very much define an actor's devotion to their craft. Whether it’s Meryl Streep’s Polish accent in Sofie’s Choice, or Frances McDormand’s Minnesota dialect in “Fargo”, the formation of those …

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Year 1 Top 25 Clips 1:02:28

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Well, it’s been a year now of me sitting in this yellow chair pulling out untold stories from the stars in Hollywood. But before we start year 2 of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, we want to show you a few highlights from our most written about episodes. This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me today with some of our favorite guests, as they r…

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Episode 116: Gin's the Word, with Natasha Bahrami 17:29

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Natasha Bahrami helped turn the Midwest into gin country via her St. Louis bar, The Gin Room. For this episode, we continue our 2025 Imbibe 75 coverage with Bahrami about gin’s enduring appeal, and about her ongoing efforts to spread the love of gin nationwide via her series of Gin World events, taking place in cities across America. Radio Imbibe i…

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Jill Whelan "Love Boat" Encore 39:56

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Jill's Podcast "Empty Nesters" w/ Jill Whelan and Leah Mangum https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empty-nesters/id1766796213 Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.c…

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Lea Thompson "Back to the Future" Encore 46:37

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the iconic film “Back to the Future”, actress and director, Lea Thompson. So much of Hollywood looks back toward the past instead of ahead to the future. How much did your last movie make? What were last night’s ratings…? Today we are graced to have someone whose caree…

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Episode 115: The Schmucks Take Manhattan, with Moe Aljaff and Juliette Larrouy 33:27

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We’re continuing our coverage of the 2025 Imbibe 75 with this conversation featuring Moe Aljaff and Julliette Larrouy, who (with business partner Dan Binkiewicz) are opening Schmuck in New York City in late January. An original founder of Two Schmucks in Barcelona, Aljaff and former Two Schmucks bar manager Larrouy join us for this episode to talk …

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Ted Lange "The Love Boat" 1:25:19

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Isaac from The Love Boat, Ted Lange. Back in the day, Saturday night television was a huge opportunity for the three networks to create “family TV”. And for a decade, starting in the late 70’s, there was a show that besides topping the ratings, was family friendly, and also…

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Melora Hardin "The Office" 1:03:43

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melora.com Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherene…

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Holiday Hijinks and Encyclopedia Confessions 48:30

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Hosts Jillian and Natasha dive into a plethora of funny and heartwarming anecdotes. They discuss how their holidays went, celebrating Christmas with family while navigating new year's resolutions in unique and thoughtful ways. Natasha shares her Holiday Hijinks after a Christmas party, that included 'kidnapping' a baby Jesus from a nativity scene. …

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Episode 114: Moonshine’s Legacy, with Howard Conyers 20:59

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Happy New Year! We’re kicking off our coverage of the 2025 Imbibe 75 list of people and places sure to change we drink in the months ahead with this conversation with Howard Conyers. Trained as an aeronautic engineer and with a resume that includes work with NASA, he’s also a barbecue pit master and now a distiller at his family’s Backyard Distille…

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Laura Leighton "Melrose Place" 46:37

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Laura Leighton's Melrose Place rewatch Podcast is: STILL THE PLACE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-the-place/id1754955354 Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreo…

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Sharon Lawrence "NYPD Blue" Encore 1:01:56

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and prosecutor Sylvia Costas from NYPD BLUE,, Sharon Lawrence. Now I know that not many, if any, of you will remember the show DRAGNET, because it originally aired in the 1950’s, I mean I was barely around then. But DRAGNET was one of the first big TV “Cop Shows” that came …

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Richard Karn "Home Improvement" Encore 37:42

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest from “Home Improvement”, Richard Karn. Chewbacca… Robin… Tattoo… Ed McMahon. Sidekicks in film and television are some of the most important roles to fill on a cast. And all are pivotal to the success of the show. In the 1990’s there was an unforgettable sidekick who hammer…

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Episode 113: Toby Cecchini and the Cosmopolitan (Rebroadcast) 27:19

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The Cosmopolitan is a modern classic cocktail that’s reached far into drinks culture. For this episode, Cosmo creator Toby Cecchini (owner of Brooklyn’s Long Island Bar) shares the story of the drink’s origins and its rapid takeover of cocktail culture, along with his approach to making his signature drink. Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe …

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72 | Family Drama & The Holidays 17:03

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On today's new episode, Keelia discusses how best to navigate family difficulties and drama during the holidays. LINKS: Keelia's suggestion (Colombian hot chocolate with cheese): https://tinyurl.com/2j79226c Keelia's IG: @keelia.clarkson Read more about Keelia's novel: https://tinyurl.com/y6fphkdm Get your copy of The Wallflower Journal: https://ti…

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George Wendt "Cheers" Encore 31:58

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, George Wendt, Norm from “Cheers”. When you think about the biggest comedy shows in television’s history, there are always a few things that stand out. There’s of course the writing. The ensemble cast. Sometimes, the music. And there’s very often at least one character who’s…

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Forty Dollar Fluffer and the Grapes of Wrath 53:39

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Jillian and Natasha embark on a wild journey through their quirky lives in this episode of Mental Mudslide. Jillian begins with a humorous and bizarre tale of being pursued by the 'Fruit Mafia' after a grape nearly causes a severe allergic reaction, while she also shares her longstanding struggle with certain apples. Natasha provides comic relief w…

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Episode 112: Coquito for the People, with Giuseppe González 30:51

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Giuseppe González built his bartending reputation at bars including Flatiron Lounge, Clover Club, PKNY, and Suffolk Arms. Now working in Las Vegas, he’s made it his mission every December to share his love of coquito, a spiced rum-and-coconut drink from Puerto Rico that’s essential for celebrating the holidays. For this episode, González talks with…

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Michael Nouri "Flashdance" 53:38

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, from FlashDance, Michael Nouri. There are films that define a mood. There are films that create a fashion. And there are films that catapult its actors onto stardom. Some films are flash in a pan. But only one film was a Flash in a Dance. Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve …

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Curveballs and Gratitude 4:29

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n this heartfelt solo episode of 'Mental Mudslide,' Jillian takes a moment to reflect on the journey she and Natasha have embarked upon since starting the podcast. As Natasha is under the weather, Jillian shares her gratitude for the community's support and engagement. She discusses the joy and motivation derived from listener feedback and highligh…

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Tzi Ma "Rush Hour" 51:58

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from RUSH HOUR and many more, Tzi Ma. There are faces that are ingrained in the film and television world. Legendary actors, seemingly omnipresent, all over the big and small screen. They may not all have household names, but, if there is such a thing, they have household f…

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After the Slide: Personality Showers and World's Fair Wishes 35:00

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In this episode of 'Mental Mudslide,' hosts Jillian and Natasha engage in a lively and unfiltered discussion, reflecting on their latest full episode 'Personality Showers and World's Fair Wishes.' They share personal anecdotes about shower routines, explore the German word 'Sehnsucht,' and delve into unique aspects of language with terms like 'Anem…

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Episode 111: Jeffrey Morgenthaler and Wayne Curtis Have Thoughts on Holiday Cocktails 27:51

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What’s an ideal Thanksgiving cocktail? And how do you make the perfect eggnog? In our November/December 2024 issue, Imbibe contributing editor Wayne Curtis explores the former topic, and Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler contemplates the latter. For this episode, we talk with Wayne and Jeff about Thanksgiving cocktails, other holiday drinks (…

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Joely Fisher "Ellen" Encore 43:15

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, actor Joely Fisher. Growing up in showbiz, like today's guest did, is a smidge different than how most of us were raised. Finding your path when your parents are Hollywood Royalty can be interesting. And whad to you do when your big sister is an actual princess from "a gala…

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Personality Showers and World's Fair Wishes 53:31

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In this episode of 'Mental Mudslide,' hosts Jillian and Natasha delve into the intricacies of their ENFP personalities revealed by recent personality tests, exploring how their types impact their relationships and interactions with others. They share a variety of quirky, unexpected elements including a personality test based on the first body part …