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  • Spinning the Wheel of Aliases

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    Episode 10: The Aliases

    This week, the Fletchcast takes a deep dive into the all the aliases that are used in Fletch & Fletch Lives. Often times, the identities that Fletch gives people are not just funny names... Most of the time, they are REAL PEOPLE  behind the goofy pseudonyms. This episode guarantees more background information per minute - on people you never knew existed - than any other podcast out there. Jake, Bob, and Laker Jim spin the Wheel of Fletch and educate each other -one by one - on every single Irwin M. Fletcher alias. Join in the fun! Guess who is REAL and who is NOT...How many can you get right?

    OUR "WHEEL OF FLETCH ALIASES" INCLUDE:

    Ted Nugent, Arnold Babar, Dr. Rosenpenis/Dr. Rosenrosen/ Dr. Rosen, John Cocktolston, Mr. Poon, Igor Stravinsky, Gordon Liddy, Don Corlione, Harry S. Truman, Mattress Police, Geometry Fletch, Mary Poppins, Nostradamus, Baba au Rum, Jane Doe, Peggy Lee Zorba, Victor Hugo, Henry Himler (Hank Himler), Billy Jean King, Eldridge Cleaver, Claud Henry Smoot, Peter Lemongello, Ed Harley, Elmer Fudd Gantry, and Bobby Lee Swartz


    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.... Making sure Fletch lives forever.
     

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great fil

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    51 min
  • Fletch Lives (Part 1)

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    Episode 9: Fletch Lives (Part 1)

    This week, Fletchcast takes a deep dive into the sequel to Fletch... Fletch Lives. After receiving an inheritance in Louisiana, Fletch heads to the Belle Isle plantation where he gets himself into hilarious trouble.  We  cover the Leon Capetanos original script, the on set struggles the 1988 writer's strike caused, the beginning of the notorious  Chevy Chase v. Howard Stern Feud (with Richard Belzer) and so much more.



    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.... Making sure Fletch lives forever.
     

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible 
    publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal. 

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    49 min
  • The Voice of Fletch, Dan John Miller

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    Episode 8: The Voice of Fletch

    This week, Fletchcast interviews Musician, Actor, Voice Artist and Book Narrator...  Dan John Miller - who BTW voices all 11 Fletch Audio books. We speak about how he got started, what he took away from voicing Fletch, why Laker Jim and Dan might have a unique Fletch gene, Dan John foreshadows the new movie and so much more!

    Visit Dan John Miller on the web:
    https://danjohnmiller.com

    Follow Dan John Miller on social media:
    Instagram - @danjohnmiller
    Twitter - @danjohnmiller
    Facebook - @danjohn.miller

    Dan John Miller's Music Links:
    Blanche Music videos on YouTube


    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.... Making sure Fletch lives forever.


    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch is Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible 
    publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters created by both Gregory McDonald and Universal. 

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    46 min
  • Larry Lives! Family Guy, Voicemails & More

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    Episode 7: Rumored Confess Casting News

    Join us for a special holiday episode of Fletchcast - This episode is packed with BREAKING NEWS concerning the return of a beloved character from the original Fletch film. Our Sources tell us that Anna Osceola is going to play "Larry" in Confess, Fletch. We know Jon Hamm loves her body, and so do we! We discuss the Who's Who of character casting,  "Fletch Pop Culture" covers the multiple Fletch references in the  Animated TV series "Family Guy",  & we take some voicemails along with a few other surprises. 

    We are thankful for so many things this Thanksgiving...but most importantly the Fletch fans! Thank you for all your support. It truly means the world to us.

    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.... Making sure Fletch lives forever.
     

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch is Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible 
    publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. 

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    33 min
  • Gonna bust the Chief?

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    Episode 6: Gonna Bust the Chief

    Fletchcast is back from a short vacation and all over the Chief of Police (Alan Stanwyk's partner in crime) Jerry Karlin. We tackle all the differences between the character in the movie (played by Joe Don Baker) and the character in the book. We back into all the information about the cut Dodgers dream scene where we find out why Fletch HATES Tommy Lasorda.  We debut a new segment called "Fletch Pop Culture" where we  expose incredible Fletch references in TV, Film and More... This week 2 Fletch references  in the the 2005 haunting series "Supernatural."

    0:00 - intro
    0:42 - episode 6, off and running
    1:10 - Records Room: Chief Karlin
    2:18 - Cummings vs Karlin
    3:02 - Joe Don, the man himself
    9:00 - The Chief on screen vs in print
    23:13 - Jake digs in (more book vs movie Chief)
    27:15 - Tommy Lasorta Dreams
    31:00 - More Cut Hockey Dreams
    34:04 - George Carlin Joins The Fletch Universe
    36:54 - Sponsor break: Bly Chemical Removal #ad
    37:44 - Fletch Pop Culture: Supernatural
    42:44 - Literary Fletch

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher... Making sure Fletch lives forever.


    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West


    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch is Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible 
    public

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    56 min
  • The Fletch Soundtrack

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    EPISODE 5: The Soundtrack

    In this week’s special episode, we talk the classic Fletch soundtrack.  From the lyrics to the unusual music videos, we cover it all, bit by bit.  Also, what’s the connection between Fletch and Top Gun?  And what does Billy Idol have to do with it? Composer Harold Faltermyer has the answer! 

    0:00 - Intro
    0:44 - Episode 5, the soundtrack
    1:21 - Tom Scott Swing & a Miss
    3:53 - Faltermeyer Saves Fletch
    8:00 - Fletch Music Videos
    8:44 - Getting Out of Town with Dan Hartman
    15:49 - Faltermeyer’s Legendary Fletch Theme
    23:43 - Harold Faltermeyer’s “Idol” Takes his theme To The Sky with Maverick
    26:15 - What If… Fletch Soars Through The Sky
    28:55 - Stephanie Mills is Working Overtime
    35:56 - Letter From Both Sides
    37:50 - LakerJim is Running For Love
    40:16 - Faltermeyer Radio RollerSkate Remix
    43:14 - Harold F Re-Release Remaster
    48:40 - 8-bit NES Fletch Midi… and episode wrap up

    FLETCH MUSIC VIDEOS:

    Fletch, Get Outta Town Video   ( Dan Hartman): https://youtu.be/aGGidnZtQUE
    Fletch Theme (Harold Faltermeyer): https://youtu.be/bNtQr57_QTI
    Bit By Bit (Stephanie Mills): https://youtu.be/jPlxWRZO7jY
    Fletch Theme Cover ( Freak Audio Lab): https://youtu.be/u9zHdDaJesQ

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher... Making sure Fletch lives forever.


    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West


    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    50 min
  • Son of Fletch, Jason McDonald

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    Episode 4: "Son of Fletch”

    This episode the features a fantastic interview with Gregory Mcdonald’s son, Jason McDonald (who helps oversee the Fletch IP)!  Lots of stories and wisdom that spawned from growing up with Gregory McDonald as a Dad, Insight into the Fletch Won movie that never was, and the FletchCast crew has him tip-toeing a gray area with tidbits about the new movie, Confess, Fletch...along with lots more!

    0:00 - Intro
    1:40 - Jason McDonald joins FletchCast
    13:23 - Sponsor Break
    33:17 - Records Room with Bud and Willy
    41:51 - Talking Fletch Special Edition with Jason
    49:12 - A Message From The FMTC
    49:47 - Literary Fletch with Jake

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Making sure Fletch lives forever.

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Bob West
    Guest: Jason McDonald (@tuckwopat)

    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast

    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch is Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible 
    publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. 

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    1 hr 8 min
  • Bend over, Siskel & Ebert Review Fletch

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    Episode 3: "At the Movies with Siskel, Ebert & Babar”

    The FletchCast crew breaks down the Siskel & Ebert review of Fletch, as well as two Tonight Show appearances, one with Siskel & Ebert and one solo (in his Lakers Uniform). Laker Jim, Jake, and Bob discuss Kevin Porter Jr, Roy Wood Jr (on the Radio Labyrinth Podcast) talking "Confess, Fletch", Spotlight the Fletch Character: Doctor Jelly Finger, and much much more.

    Ep 3

    0:00 - Intro
    1:58 - The Jane Doe Report on Confess, Fletch news
    6:49 - Roy Wood Jr news & interview
    10:42 - Kevin Porter Jr Fletch Reference
    13:20 - Talking Fletch Critical Reviews
    14:04 - Siskel & Ebert Review
    28:48 - Chevy, Siskel, Ebert, Carson
    34:22 - Chevy promotes Fletch on Carson
    50:53 - Records Room with Dr. Jellyfinger

    VIDEO LINKS
    Siskel & Ebert Review of Fletch (1985) VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/FoMgiSkVp1w
    Tonight Show with Chevy Chase, Siskel, & Ebert (1986)  VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/vlC_dnlc4Js
    Radio Labryinth Presents Roy Wood Jr: https://youtu.be/uk2grvh8HYQ

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher... Making sure Fletch lives forever.

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish
    Co-Host: Bob West

    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast

    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch is Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures. 
    All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible 
    publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. 

    Th

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    1 hr 8 min
  • Episode Too: The 'Making of' Fletch Saga

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    In Episode 2, we tackle the complicated history of the "making of" Fletch: the Movie and the rollercoaster ride  it took  to get this literary property off the ground. You think the Fletch Won saga was nuts? You won't believe this!  Laker Jim starts at the very beginning and leaves young stone unturned up until the film's May 1985 release. Literary Fletch debuts with the first few chapters from broken down by Jake. Greg Mottola tweets us with some "Confess, Fletch" updates, the boys wish Happy Birthday to Chevy Chase, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, and William "Mr Undrhill" Traylor, and Fletch crew listens to some listener voicemails, and lots more.

    Episode Too Breakdown:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:58 - History of Fletch Book  to Movie
    3:02 - Peter Douglas’ Obsession
    5:04 - Irwin “Mick” Fletcher
    6:20 - Script Rewrite Time in Miami 🌴
    11:10 - Andrew Bergman Saves Fletch from cancel culture decades before it exists
    18:20 - Jake Unearths a Hidden Fletch Treasure
    19:10 - Fletch Release, Competition, Numbers/Figures (1985 Dollars)
    30:32 - Literary Fletch with Jake
    42:56 - Records Room: Larry
    56:30 - Voicemail Hotline Callers: (267) 714-6799
    1:05:58 - Fletch Birthdays 🥳 Fletch, Gail, & Mr. Underhill

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.... Making sure Fletch lives forever.

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish
    Co-Host: Bob West

    FLETCHCAST VOICEMAIL HOTLINE
    Leave us a voicemail with a comment or question: (267) 714-6799 - the voicemail is open & available 24/7

    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast

    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    FletchCast is Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher.

    ... making sure Fletch Lives forever!

    Host: James "Laker Jim" Kanowitz (@webguy911)
    Co-Host: Jake Parrish (@jakelparrish)
    Co-Host: Robert "Big Bob" West


    Follow Us on Social Media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imfletchcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imfletchcast
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/imfletchcast


    P.S. Have a nice day. 

    Fletch  & Fletch Lives are Copyright 1985, 1989 Universal Studios and distributed by MCA/Universal Pictures.  The Fletch Soundtrack is Copyright MCA Records. Confess, Fletch is Copyright of Miramax with Paramount distribution. All images and sounds are the intellectual property of Universal Studios. They are used only with the intent of public appreciation of a great film and possible publicity for its place among the great comedies of our time. We imply no rights to the characters or intellectual property created by Gregory McDonald, Universal or Miramax and is used for educational purposes only. 

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode Won: New Beginings

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    Your Ultimate source for everything Fletch: the books, the movies, & the latest news about our favorite journalistic reporter, Irwin M. Fletcher. Making sure Fletch lives forever.

    Episode Won Breakdown:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:45 - Welcome to FletchCast
    5:40 - Jake joins the podcast
    7:00 - Big Bob calls in
    13:48 - Jon Hamm on Jimmy Fallon
    15:20 - Ben Affleck on Fletch
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    20:20 - FletchCast social media @imfletchcast
    25:30 - Jake & Laker Jim talk about Fletch, Fletch Lives, & Gregory McDonald
    29:42 - Fletch News
    30:34 - Hollywood Reporter Jon Hamm
    38:34 - Director Greg Mottola news: "Confess, Fletch" Miramax 2022 Film
    48:15 - Records Room Fat Sam George Wendt

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