Media Path Podcast

Fritz and Weezy celebrate the lives and careers of Sidney Poitier and Bob Saget with friend, neighbor and Pitbull of Comedy, Bobby Slayton. Bobby has spent the last 30 years owning audiences with his relentless brand of offensively hilarious standup. He has unapologetically stolen scenes in Get Shorty, Ed Wood, Dreamgirls and Bandits, played Joey Bishop in The Rat Pack movie and stared in his own Showtime special, Born To Be Bobby.

Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Blackboard Jungle, To Sir With Love, In The Heat Of The Night, A Raisin In The Sun, A Patch Of Blue and Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.

Path Points of Interest:

Bobby Slayton

Bobby Slayton on Twitter

Bobby Slayton on Wikipedia

Bobby Slayton on IMDB

Sidney Poitier Films

Blackboard Jungle 

To Sir With Love 

Lilies of the Field

A Patch of Blue

A Raisin in the Sun

Guess Whos Coming To Dinner

In The Heat of the Night

Sepia Cinderella

Bob Saget Comedy Special - Zero to Sixty

Kelly Conway’s book is called My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America. We won’t contest her on that title. Kelly’s warm, loving, raucus childhood in the San Fernando Valley with her five little brothers and her tight and trusted relationship with her father prepared her for the fight of her life which would be protecting him as he once had her. Kelly joins us with stories and insights about what we share with one another that matters most. 

Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Informant on Hulu, James Taylor & Carole King in Just Call Out My Name on CNN and Love, Victor on Hulu.

Path Points of Interest:

My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America by Kelly Conway

My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad on Audio, Narrated by Kelly Conway

Kelly Conway on Instagram

The Informant - Hulu

Love, Victor

Carole King/James Taylor - Just Call Out My Name - CNN

The pandemic has challenged many of us to dig deep and discover that we may have options and opportunities that we were too busy to recognize. Best Selling Author and Motivational Keynote speaker Laura Gassner Otting helped create the  AmeriCorps program under President Bill Clinton, and her new book Limitless aims to help you shape a future that is in better alignment with your true purpose. Laura joins us for an illuminating conversation. 

Plus Fritz and Weezy are digging deeper into Being The Ricardos on Prime and recommending Bathtubs Over Broadway on Netflix, 1883 on Paramount +, Don’t Look Up on Prime, and Licorice Pizza in theaters.

Path Points of Interest:

Laura Gassner Otting

Limitless by Laura Gassner Otting

Laura Gassner Otting's Amazon Author Page

Laura Gassner Otting on Facebook

Laura Gassner Otting on Twitter

AmeriCorps

Isaacson Miller

ExecSearches.com

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group

Laura Gassner Otting's Ted Talk, "How Can I Help?"

Don't Look Up - Prime 

Bathtubs Over Broadway - Netflix

Licorice Pizza - In Theaters 

1883 on Paramount Plus

Being The Ricardos 

Suzan Johnson Cook is an inspired blend. I paella, if you will of Reverend, Doctor, Diplomat, Author, Academic, Theologian, Activist, Show Host and presidential advisor, who served as a policy advisor to President Clinton and in the Obama Administration as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. “Ambassador SuJay” has written 17 books, including My Fabulous Fifth Chapter for women over 50 who are ready to reach out for their personal goals and dreams. She joins us for a deep and meaningful conversation. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Attica and The Real Charlie Chaplin on Showtime, Little Men on Hulu and The Unforgivable on Netflix.

Path Points of Interest:

Suzan Johnson Cook Bio

My Fabulous Fifth Chapter by Suzan Johnson Cook

Suzan Johnson Cook's Amazon Author Page

Suzan Johnson Cook on Wikipedia

Suzan Johnson Cook on Facebook Live 

Suzan Johnson Cook On YouTube 

Little Men on Hulu

The Unforgivable on Netflix

Attica on Showtime 

The Real Charlie Chaplin on Showtime 

What do comedians know about what you should watch and read and consider? They know a lot. We are joined by comedians, sages, thinkers Eric Schwartz and Cynthia Levin and we are talking about artistic pursuits, bundling your talents, turning a mistake into a meaningful moment, and owning the stage. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending the American Radical Podcast, The Mixtape series from Radio Lab, Coming Out Colton on Netflix, Spielberg’s West Side Story, and Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead but that’s just the beginning. Cynthia and Eric are recommending Being the Ricardos, Wu Tang Saga on Hulu, Narcos Mexico on Netflix, All About Me by Mel Brooks, and Steve Martin on Masterclass.

Path Points of Interest:

Eric Schwartz

Cynthia Levin

West Side Story

Harlem Shuffle 

American Radical podcast from MSNBC and Ayman Mohyeldin

Mixtape series from Radio Lab

Coming Out Colton 

Being the Ricardos

All About Me by Mel Brooks

Masterclass

Narcos Mexico 

Wu Tang Saga 

Harlem Shuffle

Fritz and Weezy's Pilot, The Couch

Shirley Feeney was not just Laverne’s best friend. Cindy Williams made us feel like she was our bestie too. Cindy’s career has taken her from American Graffiti to The Conversation to Broadway and beyond. She’s worked with Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Henry Winkler, Gene Hackman, Dame Maggie Smith, Gene Kelly, and she’s written a book  all about it called Shirley, I Jest. Plus, Cindy is taking her one woman show, Me, Myself and Shirley on the road! Settle in because she found some time to share many stories and laughs with us. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Power of the Dog on Netflix, 800 Words on Acorn and 15 Minutes of Shame on HBO Max.

Path Points of Interest:

Cindy Williams in Me, Myself & Shirley

Me, Myself & Shirley Trailer

Shirley, I Jest: A Storied Life by Cindy Williams

Cindy Williams on IMDB

Cindy Williams on Twitter

Laverne & Shirley on Youtube

800 Words on Acorn

The Power of the Dog in Theaters and on Netflix

15 Minutes of Shame

Barry Kibrick’s storied career has taken him from The Iditarod dog sled race to the halls of NBC, The Ellis Island Medal of Honor and three Emmy awards. AND he produced Fritz’s groundbreaking variety show, It’s Fritz! Barry’s famed PBS show Between the Lines is now a podcast! He’s conducted thousands of fascinating interviews with extraordinary luminaries, so there is much to discuss. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending House of Gucci, now in theaters and Tik Tik Boom on Netflix.

Path Points of Interest:

Barry Kibrick

Barry Kibrick's podcast Between the Lines

Between the Lines on Youtube

Between the Lines on PBS

House of Gucci - In Theaters and Streaming

House of Gucci by Sara Gay Forden

Tik Tik Boom

The Real Story of ABBA: Bright Lights, Dark Shadows by Carl Magnus Palm

The Beatles: Get Back from Peter Jackson 

Shirley, I Jest by Cindy Williams

We are joined by bestselling author Marlene Wagman-Gellar whose specialty is sharing the real-life stories of famous, infamous, notorious and celebrated women. Marlene’s books include Women of Means, Women Who Launch and Still I Rise and she’s with us to share stories about Maya Angelou, Gloria Vanderbilt, Patty Hearst, Sunny Von Bulow, Hattie McDaniel, Mrs. Gandhi, Mrs. Einstein and so many more! Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending King Richard on HBO and Belfast in Theaters.

Path Points of Interests:

Marlene Wagman-Gellar

Women of Means by Marlene-Wagman Gellar

Marlene Wagman-Gellar's Amazon Author Page

Still I Rise by Marlene Wagman-Gellar

Little Gloria Happy at Last by Barbara Goldsmith

The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt

Nothing Left Unsaid Documentary

Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr.

Belfast - in Theaters 

King Richard on HBO Max

Singer/Actor/Tennis Player Mark Arthur Miller was the only white boy growing up in his south side Chicago neighborhood, only to discover that his estranged father, Ron Miller was the only white songwriter at Motown. The two reconnected when Mark was 16 and were able to share 20 years of connection, forgiveness and love. Mark has fashioned his story into a musical stage show that audiences are finding as unique as it is universal. Mark is in-studio to talk all about it. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending the film Spencer, the book into limited series, One of Us is Lying and with an assist from engineer, Mason Brown, the Japanese film, Shoplifters.

Path Points of Interest:

Mark Arthur Miller

Mark Arthur Miller Interview

Soul Searching Trailer

Mark Arthur Miller - Soul Searching Album

Mark Arthur Miller on Spotify

Mark Arthur Miller on Youtube

Ron Miller Hits Include:

 His hits for the label include 

“A Place in the Sun,” 

“For Once in My Life,” 

“Yester-me, Yester-you, Yester-day,” 

“Heaven Help Us All,” 

“Touch Me in the Morning,” “

Someday at Christmas” and 

“Don’t Burn Down the Bridge

Ron Miller Publishing

Spencer - Movie in Theaters

https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/spencer-67242

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https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/spencer_2021

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/spencer-movie-review-2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/12/movies/kristen-stewart-princess-diana-spencer.html

https://deadline.com/2021/11/spencer-kristen-stewart-pablo-larrain-contenders-los-angeles-1234871069/

One of Us is Lying by Karen McManus

Karen McManus

One of Us is Lying on Peacock

Shoplifters

Fritz Coleman - Race and Old White Guys

Best known for her roles in E.T., Cujo and Critters, Actor Dee Wallace has been passionately practicing and teaching the art of self creation since her husband suddenly passed away at the age of 50. Her key message is that we must love ourselves so much that all of our purposeful endeavors only support that love. Dee has authored five books and hosts a weekly radio show, all designed to help, enhance and heal others. Dee joins us to share her wisdom and her show biz industry insights. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Only Living Boy In New York on Prime, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain on Netflix and the brand new ABBA album, Voyage.

Path Points of Interest:

Dee Wallace

Born by Dee Wallace

Dee Wallace on IMDB

Dee Wallace Books On Amazon

The Only Living Boy in New York

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

ABBA - Voyage

ABBA Documentaries