Chatterbinge

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi tells Caryn Richman what happened when a woman asked his opinion about cooked chicken while shopping at the Wholesale Club. Somehow, Caryn turns the conversation into a comparison of the sexes and, as a result, Ed now risks losing his Man-Card.

Chatterbinge 11-8-25

Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed talks with actor and host Jonathan Bennett about Season 2 of the Hallmark Original Series “Finding Mr. Christmas” and his new Hallmark Christmas Movie: “A Keller Christmas Vacation”;radio personality and voiceover artist Rachel Logan, Host of “Rachel’s Rock Refuge"; and writer and director Michael Shanks about his new film “Together.” Plus, Ed and Caryn talk about the pros and cons of trying to keep up with everyone trying to impress on social media.

Hour 2 – Ed Kalegi talks with voice actor and comedian Jon Allen, best known for “Rick and Morty”; andauthor Rick Skwiot about his new novel “The Bootlegger’s Bride.” Plus, Ed ties up a bunch of loose ends in previous segments by “Reporting Back to Caryn Richman”. And, Ed and Caryn  examine each of their greatest fears: how they’ve helped them and how they’ve held them back.

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman discuss Caryn’s experience at a silent retreat.

Chatterbinge 11-1-25

Hour 1 – Ed  talks with Abby Phillip, Host of CNN’s NewsNight, about her new book: “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power.” It’s an examination of Jackson’s campaigns for the Presidency in both 1984 and 1988 and how they continue to influence our contemporary political conversations. Also, actor John Slattery, best known for his role as Roger Sterling in “Mad Men”, talks about his latest role in the new film “Nuremberg.” Plus, Ed talks with author Heather Colley about her new novel: “The Gilded Butterfly Effect.” And Ed and Caryn compare what they have for breakfast each day and ask: is breakfast truly the most important meal of the day?

Hour 2 – Ed talks with author David Fleming about his new book: “A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History”; and author Alyson Richman about her new book: “The Missing Pages”. Plus, Ed and Caryn talk about their latest pet peeves when it comes to airline travel. 

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed and Caryn play “2 Truths and a Lie” and tell one another three things about themselves: the other must decide which thing is a lie.

Chatterbinge 10-25-25

Hour 1

CNN lead Washington, DC anchor and chief correspondent Jake Tapper about his latest book: “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War”

Actor Ernie Hudson about his career and his two current roles: in BET+’s “The Family Business and in CBS’s “Boston Blue”

Actor, director, producer, and music artist Michael Damian about debuting his latest single “Let Me into Your Heart” in his role of Danny Romalotti on the CBS daytime drama “The Young and the Restless”.

Ed Kalegi complains about a box of K-Cups that arrived containing only 4 cups instead of 12 and Caryn confesses to returning clothing after wearing it. Yes, we already know, these are First-World problems.

Hour 2 

Former NBA player Rashad McCants about the biggest stories and questions heading into the new NBA season

Rhonda Shear about the debut of “The New Up All Night”

Author Christopher C. Gorham about his new book: “Matisse at War: Art and Resistance in Nazi Occupied France.”

Ed and Caryn talk about the problems with having social interactions and simple conversations at modern-day, extremely loud weddings where the music can be heard two towns away.

Bonus Podcast Episode: Caryn Richman has a one-on-one conversation with Tony award winning actress and singer Melba Moore about her new memoir: “This is It: Marvelous and Getting Better”.

Chatterbinge 10-18-25

Hour 1 Segment 1 – As part of this week’s “Best Of” episode, Ed Kalegi talks with actor and master improv artist Colin Mochrie about his role in the new film “Magnetosphere” and his two live-shows currently on-tour; actress and singer Kylie Cantrall about the upcoming “Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide Tour” from Disney; director and author Adam Nimoy about his book: “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy.”; Plus, Ed offers to be Caryn Richman’s Uber driver, so where does she want to go?

Hour 2 – As part of this week’s “Best Of” episode, Ed Kalegi talks with former NBA Finals MVP and current Boston Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell about his new book: “Banner Year: How Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Brad Stevens Persevered to Lead the Boston Celtics to a Record-Breaking Title” Plus, Ed and Caryn explore how someone’s personality affects the interior style of their home. Plus, Ed nearly burned down his house this week because of microwave popcorn. Caryn Richman realizes Ed should never be allowed in the kitchen. And Ed and Caryn  ask why food has such an important part in our lives. Should it?

Bonus Podcast Episode: As part of this week’s “Best Of” episode, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman wonder what really makes a soulmate.

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman play “Would You Rather?” They answer questions such as: would you rather give up deodorant or toothpaste? Would you rather be the most intelligent person in the room or the funniest?