Media Path Podcast

Fritz and Weezy serve up hand picked selections, recommended for your viewing, reading and listening pleasure, including McCartney 3,2,1, Barry Gibb’s new album Greenfields, Willie Nelson’s autobiography, It’s a Long Story, The Lost Leonardo documentary, and Our Own Worst Enemy - The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy by Tom Nichols which invites a dialogue about the state of things in America… That conversation path travels through vaccines, voting rights, The Holocaust, Black Lives Matter and California’s special election. Vote NO on the recall!

Path Points of Interest:

McCartney 3,2,1 with producer Rick Ruben on HULU

Barry Gibb Greenfields

Barry Gibb Greenfields on Spotify

The Lost Leonardo - Documentary 

Our Own Worst Enemy - The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy by Tom Nichols

Willie Nelson: It's a Long Story

Willie Nelson: Letters to America

Marvin Palanker - WWII Experience Interview

Ed Begley Jr. is 329 IMDB credits into his career while simultaneously moving heaven and earth to save heaven and Earth. That heroes journey should come with a cape. Ed joins us for a deep dive into his TV history, true tales of his movie star dad, his mysterious origins story, electric car road trip tips and can Ed remember the plot to his guest star appearances on My Three Sons, Adam 12 and Room 222? Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending I Alone Can Fix It by Carol Leonnig and Phillip Rucker, Landslide by Michael Wolff, Big Brother on CBS and Youtube TV.

Path Points of Interest:

Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr. on IMDB

Ed Begley Sr. on IMDB

Begley Cleaning Products

Youtube TV

I Alone Can Fix It by Phil Rucker and Carol Leonnig 

Landslide by Michael Wolff

Big Brother

Richard Sterban’s deep bass voice and love for gospel music launched him from Camden, New Jersey onto a Vegas stage with Elvis. And he was just getting started. He joined the Oak Ridge Boys and their rocket took off fueled by Elvira, Bobbie Sue, Dream On, Thank God For Kids, Every Day and on and on. Richard’s new book is called from Elvis to Elvira. The Oaks are about to celebrate Elvira’s 40th anniversary. (She sounds 29.) and Richard is here to tell us all about all of it. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Classic Albums on PBS and Elvis on Tour on Hulu and Amazon.

Path Points of Interest:

From Elvis to Elvira by Richard Sterban

The Oak Ridge Boys

Bob Paxman article about Elvira for Sounds Like Nashville

Front Porch Singin' Album Links

Richard Sterban's Website

The Oak Ridge Boys New Album Press Release

Richard's interview with Michelle Tompkins of Hollywood Digest

Classic Albums - PBS

Elvis on Tour - Amazon

Marc Summers never wanted to host a game show for kids but he attacked the challenge with purpose and Double Dare quickly became the most-watched original daily program on cable television. Marc’s success secret is that he sees and seizes every opportunity and any challenge. He is here to share his wisdom and dishy show biz tales.  Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending How To Be A Tyrant, Landslide by Michael Wolff, Atypical and Naomi Osaka on Netflix.

Path Points of Interest

Marc Summers

Marc Summers on Wikipedia

Marc Summers Productions Shows

Restaurant Impossible

On Your Marc

The Last Unknown

Dinner Impossible

Food Feuds

Double Dare Tour

Marc Summers on Twitter

How to Become a Tyrant - Netflix

Landslide - by Michael Wolff 

Atypical on Netflix

Naomi Osaka on Netflix 

Naomi Osaka Barbie doll

Bill Medley’s iconic baritone voice has woven a path across almost 60 years of music history. We never close our ears when we hear that voice intone the opening line, “You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips.” You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling is the most played song in radio history. Bill shares similarly tender moments from his life with us including his unique friendships with The Beatles, The Stones, Elvis, Phil Spector and his partner Bobby Hatfield. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Picture a Scientist, News of the World and Bill Medley’s Book, The Time of My Life.

Path Points of Interest:

Bill Medley on Wikipedia

Bill Medley on Spotify

Bill Medley on Youtube

The Righteous Brothers on Spotify

The Righteous Brothers on Youtube

The Righteous Brothers

Bill Medley on Facebook

Bill Medley on Twitter

Picture a Scientist -Nova/Netflix

The News of the World

News of the World on Amazon Prime

Jon Bowzer Bauman describes himself as being “Renaissancey” which begins to cover it. His talents range from musical prodigy to social justice advocacy with, of course, some Sha Na Naing along the way. Jon shares how his “Truth in Music” campaign won back performing rights for original members of The Drifters, The Coasters and The Platters and how his Social Security Works PAC is fighting for the rights of Seniors. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Summer of Soul, The One and Only Dick Gregory, Mr. Jones and Our Woman in Moscow.

Path Points of Interest:

Jon Bowzer Bauman's Rock n' Doo Wop Party

Jon Bowzer Bauman on Wikipedia

Jon Bowzer Bauman on Twitter

Jon's Op Ed in The Hill

Social Security Works PAC

Mr. Jones on Prime

Mr. Jones on Hulu

Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams 

Beatriz Williams' Author Page

Summer of Soul or When the Revolution Could be Televised - Hulu

The One and Only Dick Gregory on Prime

The One and Only Dick Gregory on Hulu

The Manhattan Transfer will be ringing in their 50th anniversary with all kinds of goodies. A symphony album, a documentary and a box set. Proud Member in Excellent Standing, Cheryl Bentyne joins us with behind the scenes insights into crafting harmonies both on and off the stage. She also shares her Cancer battle and recovery journey and her inspiration to bring healing to others through her podcast, I Sing The Body. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Bosch, Letters to America by Willie Nelson, Mr. Graham and the Reasonable Man from Radio Lab, This is Pop and The Boy Band Con.

Path Points of Interest:

Cheryl Bentyne

Cheryl Bentyne on Spotify

Rearrangements of Shadows by Cheryl Bentyne on CD

Cheryl's Page on the Manhattan Transfer Site

Manhattan Transfer

Manhattan Transfer Songs on Youtube

Trickle Trickle

Boy From New York City

Operator

Birdland

Manhattan Transfer Playlist:

Cheryl's Podcast, I Sing the Body

Bosch Final Season - Amazon Prime 

Willie Nelson's Letters To America - by Willie Nelson

Mr. Graham and the Reasonable Man from Radio Lab and More Perfect

Graham v. Connor Case on Wikipedia

Radiolab Podcast

This is Pop on Netflix

The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story

Katharine Weber does not just hold the fascinating family secrets. She digs for more and shares them. Her family is the stuff of legend. Katharine’s grandmother is the groundbreaking first woman to write the score for a Broadway musical and she shared a long and loving affair with George Gershwin. The intrigue does not stop there. Katharine’s great grandfather was the architect of the Federal Reserve. Her grandfather advised and feuded with FDR and her father’s erratic, communist chummy behavior earned him a thick FBI file. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending High on the Hog, Flack, Home Before Dark and The Vanishing of Harry Pace.

Path Points of Interest:

Katharine Weber

https://www.katharineweber.com

Katharine Weber's Amazon Author Page

The Memory of all That by Katharine Weber

George Gershwin

George Gershwin Songs

Kay Swift

Kay Swift on Wikipedia

High on the Hog - Netflix 

Flack - Amazon Prime 

Home Before Dark on Apple+

From RadioLab The Vanishing of Harry Pace

Dan Winters is the man behind the camera behind the bees and Angelina Jolie. He got stung seven times. Angelina? Once. Most of Dan’s subjects do not sting. They include, Al Pacino, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Kate Winslet, Stacey Abrams, Jennifer Garner, Barack Obama, Mr. Rogers, Kobe, Shaq, Bono, Tupac, eagles, spacecraft, and the list goes on. Dan’s stories are impactful and epic. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending In The Heights, Cruella, 2 Hearts and Human: The World Within.

Path Points of Interest:

Dan Winters

Dan Winters on Instagram

Bee Photos with Angelina Jolie

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPF7ucyjet4/?utm_medium=copy_link

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPLF6uuFhj9/?utm_medium=copy_link

Richard Avedon's Beekeeper Photo

Dan's Short Film - Tone

In the Heights

2 Hearts on Netflix 

Cruella 

Human - The World Within on Netflix

Do unhappy childhoods carve comedians or is it the comedians who best survive the chaos? Steve Bluestein has both theories and stories and he implores us to be kind to one another because nobody’s childhood is perfect and we can all use some love and encouragement. Steve’s new book Point of Pines celebrates the little Massachusetts community that helped him know his worth. Steve’s is a world class comedian, playwright, podcaster and author. His wit and wisdom will delight and enlighten you. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Blue Miracle, The Morning Show, Mare of Easttown and The American Meme.

Path Points of Interest:

Steve Bluestein

Point of Pines by Steve Bluestein

Point of Pines on Kindle

Memoir of a Nobody by Steve Bluestein

Take My Prostate Please by Steve Bluestein

Let Me Say This About That from Set of Sails Network.

Blue Miracle on Netflix from director Carlos Aguilar

The Morning Show

Catch and Kill Podcast from Ronan Farrow 

Catch and Kill book by Ronan Farrow

Chasing Cosby podcast from the L.A. Times

Mare of Easttown - HBO

Mare of Easttown on Prime

The American Meme -Netflix