Chatterbinge

Ed talks with Sarah J. Jackson, Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, about her new book: “A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom.”

Chatterbinge 6-27-26

Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with Paul Tenorio, senior writer for The Athletic, about his new book on all-time World Cup leading scorer Lionel Messi: “The Messi Effect: The Global Legend’s Last Act and American Soccer’s New Beginning.”

Hour 1 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman have a list of First World problems posted by people on social media. For instance, why worry about world hunger when you’re concerned that your walk-in closet is too small?

Hour 1 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Jeffrey Scott Collins, co-writer and director of the new film “Above the Line,” starring Gregg Henry, Cedric the Entertainer, Sophia Ali.

Hour 1 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with Blair Underwood about his new book: “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood”.

Hour 2 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about violations of theater etiquette. Caryn recently sat behind a man at a Broadway show whose hair resembled a large bush in Central Park.

Hour 2 Segment 2 – Ed talks with Sarah J. Jackson, Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, about her new book: “A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom.”

Hour 2 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Chase Joynt, Director of the new documentary “State of Firsts”, which details the journey of Sarah McBride to become the representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district.

Hour 2 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with author Thomas Ray about his new novel “Flight 47.”

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about when it’s appropriate to get involved. For instance, you see someone driving in a way which poses a danger to both them and others. What do you do?

Ed Kalegi talks with actor and voice artist John Ratzenberger about him reprising his voice-role as Hamm in the new Disney Pixar film “Toy Story 5,” his career, and that he played the only character on “Cheers” who actually sounded as if they lived in Boston.

Ed Kalegi talks with legendary music artist Engelbert Humperdinck about his new single “I’ve Got You,” his new tour The Legend Continues, his career, and whether women really did throw their panties at him while performing!

Ed Kalegi talks with actress Patricia Heaton about Solubrae, her new of brand of alcohol-removed wines, co-founded with her husband David Hunt. Ed and Patricia talk about how her inspiration for creating the brand and also about the enduring legacy of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each reveal which TV show’s universe they would choose to live within. Caryn’s headed to Central Perk for a latte while Ed has a meeting tonight at the Water Buffalo Lodge.

Ed Kalegi talks with Country Music Hall of Fame artist Wynonna Judd in a very revealing conversation about her journey, the soon to launch Raised on Radio Tour with Melissa Etheridge, her upcoming album “The Hard Truth,” and much more.

Caryn Richman surprises Ed Kalegi when she reveals she recently took a kitty named Pork Chop to a cat chiropractor. Ed didn’t know such a veterinary specialist existed.

 Ed Kalegi talks with Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski about their new book: “Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 miles, and the Wild Wonderful Sports We Love.” In another life, Michael played Dwight Schrute’s cousin Mose in “The Office.”