Adam's Corner

In this encore episode, Matt Singer, the author of a terrific book on the Siskel and Ebert television show, Opposable Thumbs, stops by the corner to chat about the show's history and its enduring legacy. Matt's terrific book can be found here https://www.matt-singer.net/

Film writer Will McKinley stops by to chat about the acclaimed TV movie, Griffin and Phoenix, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Originally broadcast on ABC on February 27, 1976, the Emmy nominated film stars Jill Clayburgh and Peter Falk as two terminally ill people who fall in love, unaware of each other's circumstances.

Andy Cahan, author of The Most Famous Musician You've Never Heard Of, stops by to chat about his six plus decades in the music business. In his career, Andy has played along with the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Seals and Crofts, The Turtles, Dr. John, Ringo Starr, Harry Nilsson, Little Richard and Chuck Berry, to name just a few. You can purchase the book directly from Andy here [email protected] or from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Famous-Musician-Youve-Never-Heard/dp/B086PLBSZM. You can also see the movies Andy made as referenced in the interview here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ImulEb5400j-AYMoCbfQQ

In this encore episode, makeup effects maestro, Rob Burman, stops by Adam's Corner to chat about the many films on which he has worked. Both with his father, Tom Burman, and as a solo talent. In this freewheeling conversation many films are discussed. Rob's work on John Carpenter's The Thing, Ghostbusters, The Goonies, Prophecy (1979), Cat People (1982) and The Beast Within are just a few of the titles that are touched upon during the episode.

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns again to Adam's Corner as we discuss the physical media releases of the month of June 2026.

Returning guest, author and film historian, Ray Morton, stops by to chat about the production of Silver Streak as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. You can purchase Ray's updated edition of his book on King Kong here https://raymorton.com/books/king-kong-the-history-of-a-movie-icon-revised-and-updated-edition/

Director, Producer, author and Editor, Justin Beahm, returns to share some behind the scenes stories of producing bonus content for the 2021 Shout/Scream Factory special edition release of King Kong (1976).

Film and television historian, Rob Ray, stops by to chat about the art of the movie poster from its inception till today.

In this encore episode from 2024, Barry Scott, host of the long running nationally syndicated radio show, The Lost 45s, stops by for a wide ranging conversation. Topics discussed include the origins of the show and its 43 year history, the over 1000 artist interviews in the show's database and the state of radio in 2024. You can subscribe to Barry's excellent show here https://lost45.com/

Film blogger and critic, Paige Schector (Sibling Cinema), returns again to Adam's Corner as we discuss the physical media releases of the month of May 2026.