Media Path Podcast

Fritz and Weezy are suggesting and discussing The Pharmacist, The Brothers Warner, HBO’s Q: Into The Storm, Nat Geo’s Genius: Aretha, Shooting Midnight Cowboy by Glenn Frankel, George Orwell classics Animal Farm and 1984 and William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Plus Books into movies, Firefly Lane and Moxie, and some Little Known Leave it to Beaver Lore.

Path Points of Interest:

The Pharmacist - Netflix

The Brothers - Warner - Amazon

https://thebrotherswarner.com

Shooting Midnight Cowboy by Glenn Frankel

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Firefly Lane on Netflix

Flyaway by Kristen Hannah 

Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu

Moxie on Netflix 

Q: Into The Storm on HBO

Leave it to Beaver Facebook Group

Jerry Mathers' Website

Jerry's Mother's Memories of Hugh Beaumont

Rose Hills Memorial Park Commercial Film Starring Jerry Mathers and Hugh Beaumont

There was something so uniquely beguiling about four year old Mason Reese that Madison Avenue soon realized  that this little kid sold product! Soon, young Mason was hawking Dunkin Donuts, Underwood deviled ham, Raison Bran and Kung Fu Adventure Sets. He was then guest hosting with Mike Douglas, interviewing his idols like Leonard Nimoy, dancing with Danny Thomas and driving the Goodyear blimp. To us mortal kids, Mason’s childhood was the stuff of dreams. But how was it for Mason? He is here to tell us. Plus Fritz and Weezy discuss Oscar noms and recommend The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Bad Reputation: The Joan Jett Story and Little Voice from Sarah Bareilles.

Path Points of Interest

Mason Reese

Do You Remember article on Mason Reese

Reply All Episode - Why is Mason Reese Crying?

Mason Reese on Youtube

The United States vs. Billie Holiday 

Billie Documentary

Bad Reputation: The Story of Joan Jett

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Web Site

Mayor of Sunset Strip

Little Voice on Apple+

Sarah Bareilles: Little Voice music

https://open.spotify.com/album/2Z9WUERfMjOgQ6ze9TcGbF

https://g.co/kgs/1UzstV

https://www.amazon.com/More-Love-Songs-Little-Season/dp/B08H2J8FQV

Little Voice Season One Cast Album

https://open.spotify.com/album/4ExkZjP4xLy4x9GM0KniJE

https://www.amazon.com/Little-Voice-Season-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B08F6FW5GZ

Sounds Like Me: My Life So Far In Song by Sarah Bareilles

Brave by Sarah Bareilles 

Felicity

The Black Panthers on Independent Lens

Oscar Nominations for Best Picture:

The Father 

Judas and the Black Messiah 

Mank 

Minari 

Promising Young Woman

Sound of Metal

The Trial of the Chicago 7

Denny Tedesco’s long awaited and much heralded film The Wrecking Crew tells the story of his father Tommy Tedesco and all of the unsung studio musicians who created the soundtrack of the sixties. Denny’s next movie, The Immediate Family will document the great players who backed the 70’s singer songwriters like Carole King, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt. Denny joins us to share his filmmaking story. Plus Fritz and Weezy recommend The Sound of Metal, Biggie: I Gotta Story To Tell, I Care A Lot and Murder Among The Mormons.

Path Points of Interest:

Denny Tedesco

The Wrecking Crew documentary

The Wrecking Crew on Amazon Prime

The Immediate Family Rolling Stone Article

Immediate Family documentary on IMDB

Hanging With Dr. Z

Sound of Metal - Amazon Prime 

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell - Netflix

Murder Among The Mormons

I Care A Lot

Guardian Abuse articles by Diane Dimond

https://www.noozhawk.com/article/diane_dimond_elder_guardianships_a_shameful_racket_in_america_20160220

https://www.noozhawk.com/article/diane_dimond_remembering_betty_winstanley

https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/diane-dimond-art-imitates-life-inside-the-insidious-world-of-elder-guardianships/article_d782f3fc-4359-508b-a9da-cf9e61474445.html

The Netflix mini series, Night Stalker: The search for a killer features KNBCs Laurel Erickson and Paul Skolnick, reporters who stayed hot on the trail of lead detectives hunting a serial killer who was terrorizing Los Angeles in 1984. How did the collective efforts of investigators, reporters and L.A. citizens finally stop a monster? Paul and Laurel lived it and are here to tell it. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending, the Netflix doc Made You Look, HBOs Allen v. Farrow, What Falls Away by Mia Farrow and Comedy Central’s Drunk History.

Path Points of Interest:

Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer - Netflix

Made You Look - A True Story About Fake Art

My Kid Could Paint That

Drunk History

Allen v Farrow on HBO

What Falls Away by Mia Farrow

Her path has taken her from Cher to to Celine, from Gaga to McCartney, from Bieber to Biden and beyond. Iconic songwriting diva Diane Warren joins Fritz and Weezy to share insights into her creative process and how she has successfully harnessed the power of her songs into a successful business. With 37 years of hit records behind her, Diane remains focussed on her next projects which include an upcoming curated album of her songs featuring some of her favorite artists, a possible trip to Broadway and this year’s Oscars. Diane’s songs Io si (Seen) from The Life Ahead and Free from The One and Only Ivan are both short-listed for Academy Award nominations. Plus, Fritz and Weezy recommend Judas and the Black Messiah, Nomadland, Why We’re Polarized and The Black Church.

Path Points of Interest:

Diane Warren

Io si (Seen) from The Road Ahead performed by Laura Pausini

Free from Disney's The One And Only Ivan performed by Charlie Puth

Here's To The Nights Performed Ringo Starr and friends

Times Like This performed by Darius Rucker

The Change performed by Jojo

Judas and the Black Messiah 

Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein

Nomadland

The Black Church

Both Tony Dow and Bill Mumy were launched into public lives as children. As adults, Their work ethic and wide ranging talents have sustained their creative output. At the age of 12 Tony won the role of Wally Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver. Today he is a director, producer and world renowned sculptor. Bill Mumy had logged over 100 TV credits before he was cast as Will Robinson on Lost in Space at age 10. Today Bill is an actor, musician and song writer. Tony and Bill join Fritz and Weezy to discuss the unique experience of child stardom and how their early years have impacted their adult pursuits. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending One Nigh in Miami, The Medici, The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah and The Grapes of Wrath.

Path Points of Interest:

Tony Dow on Wikipedia

Tony Dow's Sculptures

Tony Dow on Facebook

Bill Mumy on IMDB

Bill Mumy's Website

Bill Mumy's album Good Grief

Ancient Aliens 

Babylon 5 starring Bill Mumy and featuring special effects designed by Tony Dow on HBO Max

Babylon 5 on Remastered DVD 

Lost in Space on Netflix

On Purpose written by Bill Mumy and Angela Cartwright

Action Skulls featuring Bill Mumy, John Cowsill and Vicki Peterson

Bill Mumy on Facebook

The Medici 

The Borgias

One Night in Miami

The Two Killings of Sam Cooke

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Kristin Hannah Books 

Firefly Lane on Netflix  

The Nightingale 

The Grapes of Wrath by John Stenbeck

The Grapes of Wrath film

Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins Fritz and Weezy for a conversation that moves from the roots of funny to the rules of zombie literature. Dwayne’s comedy specials can be found at Drybar and on streaming media. His books, Hot Chocolate for the Mind and Zombie Run are available wherever you find books and Dwayne’s insights into all of the above and how comedians are surviving the pandemic are right here! Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Dig on Netflix, Mike Nichols: A Life, Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder and on PBS’s American Masters, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Marian Anderson.

Path Points of Interest:

Dwayne Perkins

Dwayne Perkins on Instagram

Dwayne Perkins Books
Hot Chocolate for the Mind

Zombie Run

Comedy Special Take Note

Dwayne Perkins on Drybar

The Dig on Netflix

Mike Nichols: A Life

Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser

PBS American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder

American Masters: Marian Anderson - The Whole World In Her Hands

Musician/Producer Billy Sherwood from Yes and Asia brings news of his just dropping, prog rock, super group offering with the band, Arc of Life featuring Jon Davison, and Jay Schellen. Billy is rich with stories about his history with Yes, from fan boy to key member and his powerfully touching relationship with Chris Squire. Plus, Fritz and Weezy recommend, The Twilight of Democracy by by Anne Applebaum, The Constitution for Dummies by Michael Arnheim and Cobra Kai on Netflix. And Weezy draws an important sociological parallel between QAnon and The Bachelor.

Path Points of Interest:

Billy Sherwood

You Make it Real by Arc of Life

Billy Sherwood on Facebook

The Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism

by Anne Applebaum

U.S. Constitution for Dummies 
by Michael Arnheim

A CNN Special Report: Inside the QAnon Conspiracy

The Bachelor

Cobra Kai

Mid-century pop culture expert/enthusiast, Charles Phoenix is a performer, author, explorer, collector and story-teller. His passion is celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style and he joins Fritz and Weezy to spill about his favorite finds. We’re talking cars, clothes, cakes, slide shows, road trips, and how to appreciate the hidden treasures in your town and in your own drawers and closets! Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Fran Lebowitz and Pretend it’s a City, Healing from Hate and MLK/FBI.

Path Points of Interest:

Charles Phoenix - The Ambassador of Americana

Charles Phoenix Live Stream Event: Addicted to Americana
January 30th, 2021

Charles Phoenix Books

MLK/FBI

Healing From Hate

Life After Hate Organization

Life After Hate on Twitter

Writer/Journalist/Mayor gumpy man-about-everywhere David Laurell regales Fritz and Weezy with true tales of celebrity sitings, encounters and friendships. He shares stories about Joe Namath, Dick Cavett, Dick Clark and Marlon Brando. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending the new Billie Holiday documentary, Soul on Disney Plus, Let Them All Talk, Schitt’s Creek and Death To 2020.

Path Points of Interest

Billie

Let Them All Talk

Schitt's Creek

Death To 2020

Soul 

The Burbank Leader