After Hours with Defo and Lubie

Krysten Ritter has been on the Hollywood scene for years from a co-star role in SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE, to a memorable role in the iconic tv series BREAKING BAD, to her starring role in JESSICA JONES of the Marvel Universe.

Ritter is also a best selling author her first novel BONFIRE was a smash hit.  Krysten now releases the long awaited RETREAT a thriller as well.

Ritter joins After Hours to discuss her latest novel, plus how she got into writing, and what she enjoys about writing as opposed to acting.

Today on After Hours Lubie talks with comedy icon a man who was a Hollywood Squares regular, who won multiple Emmy awards, Bruce Vilanch.

Bruce has also been involved with some of the most infamous tv ever, that is why he wrote the new book IT SEEMED LIKE A BAD IDEA AT THE TIME: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote.

Bruce talks about what brought him to write a tale of his wrongs, and how he decided to just lean into it!

Plus he discusses the world of comedy today.

Jamele Hill is a renowned sports journalist who has broadened her horizons in recent years to report, write, and analyze politics and so much more.

Hill has recently started a new podcast SPOLITICS in conjunction with iHeartMedia, but also found wherever you get your podcasts.

Jemele joined After Hours to discuss what you can expect from SPOLITICS and she discussed her take on the Presidential election.

#trump #harris #biden #usa #election

Paul Reiser was a comic star in the 1980's when he landed the co-lead role in what became one of the biggest tv series of all time MAD ABOUT YOU alongside Helen Hunt.

Paul maintained his presence in the stand-up world but continued to find his footing on the small screen, starring in modern day hits Amazon Prime's THE BOYS, Netflix's STRANGER THINGS, and THE KOMENSKY METHOD.

However, stand-up is where his heart has remained and he discusses why he is releasing his first comedy special in over 30 years November 19th 2024 on Amazon Prime, Apple TV and wherever you get your cable services!

Raven Symone hit the entertainemtn world as a yong child on the then hit THE COSBY SHOW.  She has gone on to have ovwr a 30 year career that spans acting, writing, producing, directing.  She has headlined Broadway, co-hosted the lo g running talk show THE VIEW, plus starred in multiple tv series.

She joins After Hours to talk about her latest endeavor SCRABBLE Monday nights at 8p on The CW.

Raven talked about how she got involved in SCRABBLE.

Plus her expansive and impressive career. What keeps her going to this day.

#ravensymone #thatssoraven #disney #scrabble #trivialpursuit

Greg Rosenthal has covered the NFL for years now he brings you NFL Daily along with a cast of amazing co-hosts from Steve Wyche, Nick Shook & more.

Lubie talks about what are some of the big NFL storylines as the season is upon us.

Plus who does Greg thinks are favorites for the title and who does he have winning the championship!

Aaron Rodgers has gone from all time great quarterback beloved off-the-field for his quick wit and openness to discuss social issues; to a man who goes away for darkness retreats and is anti vaccines.

Ian O'Connor is an award winning sports writer and 4 times best selling author who has honed in on the Aaron Rodgers story with his latest book, OUT OF THE DARKNESS: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers.

They discuss what caused Rodgers flip from loved to disliked, from reserved to widely outspoken, from Green bay to New York.  Plus what does Rodgers have left for the field and how good are the Jets?!

Eric Bana hails from Australia and has found a place in Hollywood since the late 1990's.

He has played The Hulk, been a Jewish savior in Munich, travelled through time in The Time Traveler's Wife; he has also directed film as well.

Eric talks about his latest project Force of Nature: The Dry 2 out in theatres and on Digital Friday May 10th.

He talks about how being in film/tv has changed from the 1990's to today.  Plus what he enjoys the most between roles as actor, producer, or director.

Hannah Brown, or Hannah B as she became known has stolen the hearts of many across the reality tv world.  Being apart of the BACHELOR, starring in her own season of The BACHELORETTE, and winning a season of DANCING WITH THE STARS, she is well versed at being in the public eye.

Hannah has also written many books and has a new novel out MISTAKES WE NEEVR MADE.

Hannah B joined AFTER HOURS to talk about her time on reality tv shows, plus how she transitioned into being an author.

You can find MISTAKES WE NEVER MADE wherever books are sold!

Michael Kosta is widely known for his hilarious and spot on segments on THE DAILY SHOW.

He also co-hosts a podcast CHOOSING SIDES: F1.

Kosta discussed how it is on a day-to-day basis doing the heralded Daily Show.

He also discusses how he got into F! and what their podcast truly gets into.