Best Lit Lisa Podcasts (2025)

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Best-Selling author Varian Johnson Chats New Book - "Little Big Man" 27:35

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Award-winning best-selling author Varian Johnson has written several novels for children and young adults. His brand-new book, Little Big Man, is a beautifully illustrated by NY Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown. The book highlights the fun journey of a young child building his confidence as he steps up into the big kid role, specifically …

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Jonathan Bennett Chats 'Christmas at Sea' (Hallmark Channel) 12:54

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The festive fun and holiday cheer comes a bit early for The Hallmark Channel's 'Christmas at Sea.' This 4-part mini-series blends tropical adventures on the high seas with holiday magic, offering fans a unique 'Christmas in July' experience. Each Monday for the entire month of July will feature a new episode that airs at 8pm (ET/PT) on The Hallmark…

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8.11 Manasi Chaudhari: Are You Legally Protected, Or Just Hoping for the Best? 41:31

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A pepper spray in your bag is smart, but knowing your legal rights as a female citizen of India might be what truly saves your case. In this episode of Books & Beyond, lawyer and Pink Legal founder Manasi Chaudhari unpacks her debut book Legally Yours, a witty, no-nonsense guide that explains women’s legal rights in India through pop culture, quizz…

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Else Jerusalem — Red House Alley with Translator Stephanie Gorrell Ortega 43:59

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Send us a text Else Jerusalem’s Red House Alley is a riveting exposé of the sex industry in fin-de-siècle Vienna. A bestseller upon its 1909 publication, the novel was banned by the Nazis in 1933 (along with its 1928 film adaptation) and fell into obscurity. Boiler House Press published the first full English translation of this landmark work last …

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Actress Kimberley Sustad - "Christmas at Sea" (Hallmark Channel) 11:36

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Actress Kimberley Sustad chats about Christmas at Sea, a four-part reality docuseries airing on the Hallmark Channel as part of its annual Christmas in July celebration. The series follows devoted actual Hallmark superfans aboard the network’s first-ever Christmas Cruise, sailing from Miami to Nassau on the Norwegian Gem. Viewers are treated to hea…

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Film Director Chris Eyre Chats 'Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning' (The History Channel) 12:50

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The History Channel’s new documentary Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning, airing July 7th @ 8pm (ET/PT) on The History Channel. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Chris Eyre, the film offers a powerful portrait of one of the most extraordinary athletes in American history. The film chronicles the life of Jim Thorpe, a Sac and Fox/Potawatomi sports icon …

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Film Festival Radio on KSHP FM and 107.1 FM (July 5, 2025) 54:46

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Guests: Hallmark Channel favorite actress Kimberley Sustad, chats about the upcoming 4-part series Christmas in July. Part 1 airs July 7th @ 8pm/ET/PT on the Hallmark Channel, streaming the next day on Hallmark+. Second guest is filmmaker Chris Eyre, to chat about his latest film Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning, Premieres Monday, July 7th at 8pm ET/PT…

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Pop singer Ashley Paul and Author/podcaster/actress Tonya Todd 53:34

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Pop sensation Ashley Paul’s presence at both PRIDE events goes beyond performance. Her career has long echoed themes of self-expression, resilience, and liberation — values that deeply resonate within the LGBTQ+ community, and with audiences internationally as well. Second guest, Tonya Todd is currently showcasing her newest book, Comics Lit Vol. 1…

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Director and Executive Producer of 'Dora and The Search for Sol Dorado' (Nickelodeon/PARAMOUNT+) 20:24

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Just in time for the 25th anniversary of everyone’s favorite Latina trailblazer, Dora returns in a brand-new live-action adventure: Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado. This full-length family feature stars 16-year-old Samantha Lorraine as the beloved explorer, who—joined by her fearless cousin Diego and trusty sidekick Boots—embarks on a daring jou…

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Laurent Bouzereau Director of "Jaws @ 50" (National Geographic) 13:09

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National Geographic celebrates the 50th anniversary of the blockbuster film JAWS, with the release of the new documentary "JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY" -- airs July 10 at 9/8c on National Geographic and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. The 90-minute documentary offers an in-depth look at the making and lasting impact of the summ…

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8.10 Yuvan Aves: On Losing Nature and Learning to Care 55:22

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What if the key to environmental action isn’t outrage, but observation? And what if the real climate crisis is a crisis of attention? In this powerful conversation, nature writer and activist Yuvan Aves talks about his lyrical and politically urgent book Intertidal. Set along Chennai’s disappearing coasts and wetlands, the book prompts readers to n…

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Edna O'Brien — The Country Girls with Edan Lepucki 43:13

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Send us a text When Edna O’Brien published her debut novel The Country Girls in 1960, she was branded a “Jezebel” in her native Ireland—but that didn’t stop her from completing a poignant trilogy about a pair of friends coming of age in a world for which village life and convent school failed to prepare them. Despite initial backlash to her sexuall…

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Lisa Osborne Re: Black Public Media's 2025 Pitch Black Forum & AfroPop Series 32:44

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Black Public Media (BPM) continues to champion Black storytelling through a dynamic slate of events, such as PitchBlack Forum; AfroPop Series; African Diaspora Film Club; Black Media Story Summits and Emerging Media Meetups. This high-stakes forum connects creators with industry leaders and funders, spotlighting innovative Black voices in media. ww…

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FFR ReWind: Paul Shaffer Talks New Album, Tour & Life After Letterman (2017 Interview) 23:23

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In this special FFR ReWind episode, legendary music director and bandleader Paul Shaffer joins Film Festival Radio for a lively interview in June 2017. Shaffer reflects on his iconic television career and shares his excitement about hitting the road for his very first North American tour, at the time. Paul and the tour stopped in Nashville for a sh…

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FFR ReWind with Vivica A. Fox (2017 interview) 20:46

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In July 2017, award-winning actress, producer, director, and author Vivica A. Fox joined Film Festival Radio to promote her starring role in the BET original movie Fat Camp. During the interview, Ms. Fox opened up about a variety of topics, including her passion for the WNBA and her reflections on appearing in NBC’s The Apprentice alongside Donald …

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Filmmaker Briana Kennedy Re: The Nevada Women's Film Festival 36:17

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Briana Kennedy shares insight about some of the many events that will take place at the upcoming Nevada Women's Film Festival June 19 - 22 in Las Vegas, on the campus of UNLV. Over 40 films, from 13 foreign countries will be screened. Visit their website for tickets, schedules, award shows, parties and more. (www.NWFFest.com) #nevadawomensfilmfesti…

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Acclaimed filmmaker Stacey L Holman Chats new film 'Dressed Like Kings' 30:01

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Dressed Like Kings is a visually rich short film by Stacey L. Holman that explores the South African tradition of oswenka—a subculture where working-class men participate in weekly style pageants to earn the title of “Best Dressed”. But beneath the polished shoes and tailored suits lies a deeper narrative: fashion as a form of cultural resistance, …

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Bessie Carter & James Purefoy from miniseries OUTRAGEOUS (Britbox) 10:57

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Outrageous is a six-part BritBox original miniseries that brings the scandalous lives of the Mitford sisters to the screen. The series premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. The miniseries explores the aristocratic siblings—Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica, and Deborah—who defied societal norms and became infamous for their political extremism…

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8.9 Bhawana Somaaya: What Partition Stole, and Writing Restored 44:28

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What happens when a celebrated film journalist turns the camera inward? In this moving episode, veteran critic and author Bhawana Somaaya unpacks her memoir Farewell Karachi. Known for her decades-long career documenting Bollywood’s biggest stars like Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan, Bhawana shares the deeply personal stories behind her family’s d…

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Actress/writer/singer Satori Shakoor Chats new film 'Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale.' 30:13

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Satori Shakoor's latest film, Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale, is a bold, comedic concert film that blends stand-up, storytelling, and soul-bearing performance art. Filmed live at the Detroit Public Theater, it explores Shakoor’s personal journey through menopause, comedy, touching on themes of identity shifts, addiction, postpartum depres…

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Filmmaker/Photographer Adam Silver from 'On Call' (Prime Video) 42:52

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On Call is a police procedural and serial drama streaming on Prime Video. The series follows law enforcement officers of the Long Beach Police Department as they respond to emergency calls while navigating personal and professional challenges. The show delivers fast-paced storytelling, blending intense action with character-driven drama. On Call's …

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8.8 Bhavika Govil: On Growing Up, Growing Apart, and Grieving Secrets 51:47

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What if one secret could shatter everything you thought you knew about your family? In this episode, Bhavika Govil dives into her haunting, lyrical novel Hot Water, a coming-of-age story about the silences that pull families apart. Bhavika talks about the novel’s striking water motif and the emotional and craft challenges of writing Ashu, a 14-year…

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Brigid Brophy — The King of a Rainy Country 28:03

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Send us a text If Brigid Brophy’s The King of a Rainy Country had a soundtrack, it might include the soft patter of rain on a garret window, jazz drifting from a smoky cafe, the hum of a Vespa on narrow cobblestone streets … and the obnoxious griping of a few dozen uncultured Americans! As the description suggests, Brophy’s 1956 novel has a little …

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FilmMaker Jayden Creighton Chats New Horror Flix 'The Matriarch' 21:13

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Multi-talented filmmaker Jayden Creighton chats about his new horror film THE MATRIARCH, which is his film debut. Following an acclaimed festival run, including its world premiere at the 2024 Nightmares Film Festival, The Matriarch, written, directed and produced by Jayden Creighton is coming to TVOD platforms including Amazon Prime, Apple iTunes a…

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8.7 Ankush Datar: On Health and Wealth; Two Goals, One Answer 52:48

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Tried a fad diet and a get-rich scheme, but failed to do both? Let's talk about what actually works. Ankush Datar, the author of The Health and Wealth Paradox, breaks down the complexities of health and financial planning by getting back to the core principles. His unique approach explains how managing your health and wealth isn’t so different afte…

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FFR ReWind's 2019 interview with Pastor Paula White Current Director of the White House Faith Office 37:30

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Film Festival Radio ReWind takes a journey back to December 2019, revisiting an insightful conversation with Pastor Paula White. At the time, she joined the show as a New York Times best-selling author to discuss her then latest book, Something Greater: Finding Triumph Over Tragedy. Now, in 2025, Pastor Paula serves as the Director of the White Hou…

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FFR ReWind - Reality TV Star Todd Chrisley ('Chrisley Knows Best') chats during August 2016 Interview 13:29

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Todd Chrisley, the star of the popular reality show Chrisley Knows Best, appeared on Film Festival Radio in August 2016. During the interview, he discussed the upcoming fourth season of the series and his collaboration on the song Infinite Love with country music icon Sara Evans. In 2022, Todd and his wife, Julie Chrisley, were sentenced to prison …

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FFR on KSHP 1400 AM/107.1 FM (Las Vegas) May 24, 2025) 54:54

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Guests are: The Season 27 winner of NBC's The Voice (Adam David); guest from docuseries Kevin Costner's The West (The History Channel); Lakota actor Michael Spears chats role of starring as the iconic Native American leader Sitting Bull, in the docu-drama SITTING BULL (The History Channel); 4x female bull riding champion Jorden Halvorsen re: the ne…

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8.6 Gowri Ramnarayan & Kamlakar Bhat: On Why South Indian Lit Should Be Your Next Obsession 1:04:52

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Lost in Translation? Or Found in the Process? In this episode, we talk to Gowri Ramnarayan and Kamalakar Bhat, two translators dedicated to bringing Tamil and Kannada texts to life in English. Gowri shares the complex challenges of translating her grandfather’s historical novel, Ponniyin Selvan, from seamlessly blending poetry into prose to interpr…

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Jessie Redmon Fauset — Plum Bun with Bremond Berry MacDougall and Lisa Endo Cooper 47:19

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Send us a text Langston Hughes called Jessie Redmon Fauset “the midwife of the Harlem Renaissance” with good reason. As literary editor at The Crisis magazine from 1919 until 1926, Fauset discovered and championed some of the most important Black writers of the early 20th century. Her own novels contributed to The New Negro Movement’s cultural exam…

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A Chat with Adam David - Winner Season 27 of NBC's The Voice! 7:53

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Adam David is the winner of Season 27 of NBC's The Voice. He was a member of Michael Bublé's team and was crowned the winner on May 20, 2025. Adam David's journey on The Voice began with a Blind Audition where he performed Peter Frampton's "Baby, I Love Your Way." Only Michael Bublé turned his chair, and Adam joined Team Bublé. Throughout the compe…

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4x - Bull Riding Champion Jorden Halvorsen Chats Re: New Doc-Series 'Not Her First Rodeo' (Freeform/Hulu) 13:06

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Freeform's NOT HER FIRST RODEO follows the Elite Lady Bull Riders, five remarkable women battling in and out of the arena, risking life and limb for a shot at a championship buckle, eight seconds at a time. The new six-part docuseries features: Jorden Halvorsen, Catalina Langlitz, Renata Nunes, Athena Rivera and Alexia Huffman. The documentary seri…

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Lakota actor Michael Spears Re: "Sitting Bull" 2-Part Doc Series (The History Channel) 17:09

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The History Channel is set to premiere a two-night documentary event titled "Sitting Bull" on May 27 and May 28 at 9/8c. This four-hour film explores the life and legacy of Sitting Bull, the revered Hunkpapa Lakota leader, through reenactments, historical analysis, and Native perspectives. The documentary is executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio …

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'Border Brawl' with Fighter/Wrestler Quinton ‘Rampage” Jackson 12:51

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It’s the U.S. vs. Canada in a Live, international wrestling super-spectacle – BORDER BRAWL. The event will take place at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre on the Canadian side of the border and will stream Live and for Free. You can see it streaming FREE on Zone·ify A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to CF One, a Canadian veteran's cha…

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Doris Kearns Goodwin Executive Producer - 'Kevin Costner's The West' (The History Channel) 13:47

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Kevin Costner's The West is an eight-part docuseries premiering on May 26, 2025 (9pm ET/PT), on The History Channel. Executive-produced by Kevin Costner and Doris Kearns Goodwin, the series offers a fresh perspective on the epic history of the American West, exploring the struggles for land, power, and identity that shaped the nation. The show dive…

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Koichi Sakamoto director of new film 'Shogun's Ninja' 21:13

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"Shogun's Ninja," directed by Koichi Sakamoto, is currently available on the YouTube channel for Samurai Vs Ninja membership. The Japanese-language film, set in 17th century Edo period, the storyline follows sisters 'Kagaribi' and 'Okyo,' descendants of the Fuma ninja clan, as they fight to reclaim their honor after their friend is kidnapped by Yag…

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8.5 Sanjana Ramachandran: Turning 90s Chaos into Literary Gold 47:05

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What happens when the love of family feels more like a battlefield? In her debut novel Famous Last Questions, Sanjana Ramachandran explores the messy, painful, and sometimes beautiful struggle of growing up caught between parental expectations and the search for your true self. With sharp honesty and warmth, she dives into themes of rebellion, iden…

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FFR ReWind with Country Music Icon Charlie Daniels 24:04

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Film Festival Radio ReWind goes back in time to chat with one the show's most memorable guests--country music legend Charlie Daniels. This interview was recorded in September of 2015, as the country music icon was promoting his then new album and DVD titled Live At Billy Bob’s Texas. The discs include 14 tracks, and was recorded at Billy Bob's, the…

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8.4 Jennifer Sundberg: How Smart Teams End Up Doing Dumb Things 52:05

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Are the wrong people making the biggest decisions at your company? Tara and Michelle talk to Jennifer Sundberg—co-founder of Board Intelligence and co-author of Collective Intelligence—about why most leadership teams are flying blind. They dive into how poorly framed questions and bloated reports sabotage decision-making, why writing is thinking, a…

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E.D.E.N. Southworth — The Hidden Hand with Rose Neal 43:18

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Send us a text Dastardly villains are no match for Capitola Black, the audacious heroine at the center of E.D.E.N. Southworth’s 1859 bestseller, The Hidden Hand. Readers so admired this literary tomboy’s pluck that Capitola became a popular baby name for decades and inspired the name of a California town. Yet few readers today are familiar with Sou…

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Grammy Award Blues Legend Bobby Rush Re: work on hit film SINNERS and more 35:34

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At 91, Grammy winning Blues legend Bobby Rush reaches new heights and new fans with credits in the new blockbuster hit film and (soundtrack) SINNERS. Bobby and five-time Grammy® nominated singer/songwriter/guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd, have dropped their new collection of co-written blues songs titled “YOUNG FASHIONED WAYS.” The two blues perform…

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FFR ReWind w/Harry Connick Jr. (2016 interview) 21:29

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Film Festival Radio ReWind revisits one of its many celebrity interviews, featuring Grammy/Emmy Award-winning singer, musician, and actor Harry Connick Jr. He joined the show to discuss his syndicated daytime talk show, HARRY, which was filmed in his hometown of New Orleans. This conversation took place in August 2016 in Los Angeles during a major …

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Film Festival Radio ReWind w/Emmy Winner Anthony Anderson Re: His Opinion about 'The N-Word' 15:18

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In a 2015 interview, Film Festival Radio attended a press conference featuring Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and the show's creator and executive producer, Kenya Barris. The two discussed the Season 2 premiere, titled The Word, which explores the complexities of language and cultural conversations. Anderson took the discussion further by sharing …

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NY Times #1 Best-Selling Author Adam Silvera Re: New Book 'The Survivor Wants to Die at the End' 10:20

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NY Times Best-Selling author Adam Silvera, a prominent figure in young adult literature, has achieved a notable milestone in his writing career, having published ten books over the span of ten years. His most recent work is titled The Survivor Wants to Die at the End. This novel serves as the third installment in his highly successful and widely re…

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Film Festival Radio ReWind - with actor/musician Hugh Laurie 32:49

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Film Festival Radio presents FFR ReWind, a special segment that revisits standout interviews with celebrity guests from the show's archives, dating back to its launch in 2007. This edition features award-winning actor, musician, and recording artist Hugh Laurie, widely recognized for his celebrated role as 'Dr. Gregory House' in the Emmy-nominated …

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8.3 Tara & Michelle: Can You Love a Book But Hate the Author? 37:28

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Should we boycott problematic authors—or just read them with guilt? Tara and Michelle dive into the messy politics of author scandals, from cancel culture to complicity. Plus, what happens when AI writes a book? Would you read it? Should it even exist? Tune in for a no-holds-barred chat on the ethics of art, the limits of accountability, and how re…

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UB40 Reggae Rock Band Member James Brown Chats Re: New 2025 Tour 22:10

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For this episode of Film Festival Radio, we feature an interview with James Brown, the long-time drummer of the Grammy®-nominated reggae-pop band UB40. The band is gearing up for their return to the U.S. for the fourth consecutive year as they embark on their upcoming "Relentless Tour," performing at major amphitheaters and performing arts centers …

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A Legend Remembered: Marty Bregman Chat Premieres FILM FESTIVAL RADIO ReWIND 42:58

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Film Festival Radio ReWind (FFR ReWind) is an exciting new segment that will be re-airing some of the 'best of' previous interviews the show has done over the last 18 years. FFR premiered in 2007, as a podcast only show. The show has done over 3,000+ interviews and shows. One of those interviews was with the late great film producer Marty Bregman. …

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Actor Titus Welliver Chats Final Season of 'BOSCH LEGACY' (Prime Video) 11:46

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Veteran actor Titus Welliver chats about the final season of the hit series Bosch: Legacy. The original series Bosch and its spinoff Bosch: Legacy the Final Season, is the longest running franchise on Prime Video, with a combined total of 9 seasons. The series follows character 'Harry Bosch', a tough and damaged retired LAPD detective turned privat…

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Danielle Chang Host/Creator of PBS' LUCKY CHOW (Season 7) 17:21

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Lucky Chow is the PBS Emmy-nominated culinary series that explores Asian food culture in America, hosted by Danielle Chang. The show dives into the traditions, innovations, and personal stories behind the dishes that shape Asian cuisine. In the new Season 7, Danielle and her crew travel to explore beautiful Taiwan's rich culinary heritage, from han…