The Edge with Mark Thompson

Michael Shure returns from watching the State of the Union speech deep in Trump country.   In THE FAST 15, Michael answers the question: What would it take for Democrats to get political control in Congress again and how close are they?     Then, Mark discusses what’s happening to singer James Brown’s estate.   Brown wanted to support economically disadvantaged kids with millions of dollars but they may never get it.   That’s the first 20 minutes of the show when Mark Thompson speaks with Michael Shure.   Then: Dead people, Jerry Lewis and The Impossible Burger.  A chat with producer, writer, comedian, Merrill Markoe.  (24 mins into episode)   Former co-host, Heather Ankeny also makes an appearance to join Mark and J. Elvis Weinstein.    She’s back for this episode and updates us on her life as an engaged woman living in Northern California.     Then Merrill Markoe talks about dead people, entertainers and food.

CLASSIC FILM, POLITICS AND A MATTHEW MODINE CONNECTION? CO-FOUNDER OF LARGEST ONLINE NEWS NETWORK IN THE WORLD AND TCM HOST, BEN MANKIEWICZ

Ben Mankiewicz is a founding member of the TYT Network (The Young Turks) which is the largest online news network in the world.

TYT, while having a progressive bent, is known to be brutal to BOTH Democrats and Republicans.

Ben hosts WHAT THE FLICK and appears across the TYT Network on different shows from sports to politics.

Ben’s role as a host of Turner Classic Movies has taken on a large part of his professional life. Mark and Ben talk about how his relationship with Hollywood and it’s stars has evolved.

Mark and Ben talk classic movies, Sunset Blvd, Full Metal Jacket, Matthew Modine and Mel Brooks.

Then, the two discuss Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech and message.

You can reach the show by email: [email protected]

Ben Mankiewicz is a founding member of the TYT Network (The Young Turks) which is the largest online news network in the world. TYT, while having a progressive bent, is known to be brutal to BOTH Democrats and Republicans.   Ben hosts WHAT THE FLICK and appears across the TYT Network on different shows from sports to politics. Ben's role as a host of Turner Classic Movies has taken on a large part of his professional life.  Mark and Ben talk about how his relationship with Hollywood and it's stars has evolved. Mark and Ben talk classic movies, Sunset Blvd, Full Metal Jacket, Matthew Modine and Mel Brooks. Then, the two discuss Donald Trump's State of the Union speech and message. You can reach the show by email:  [email protected]

Julieanna Hever is one of the leading experts on diet and lifestyle. Her new book is Plant Based Nutrition.  It is a brilliant reference for those trying to segue to plant based eating, even just sampling that world or those who simply want a solid reference for any number of nutrition based questions. In this episode: Show open (:03) (:03-:28) Michael Shure asks Mark about his film, THE GAME CHANGERS premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.  The two also touch on Mormons in government and society and then it's on to GOP vs Dems and the government shutdown winners and losers. (:28) Julieanna Hever, dietician and lifestyle guru, provides a reference for everything from buying organic and how important it is, to "cleanses" and eating schedules.   Her latest book is, Plant Based Nutrition (you can get it here through this link). And her previous books you can also get through this link. Julieanna's website it plantbaseddietitian.com

Porn star payoffs and media smoke screens as the media obsesses on the word, "shithole" and ignore the real stories.
Then the 2nd half of the show features cat expert, Jackson Galaxy.(23 minutes in)
Jackson Galaxy’s new book is Total Cat Mojo. Which you can get on Amazon by clicking through the link on our website at edge-show.com
Jackson visits with Mark and comics J. Elvis Weinstein and Laura House who are not “cat people” while Mark, well, is.
Political analyst Michael Shure kicks off the show with THE FAST 15 (runs 22mins)
Mark and Michael play a movie related game and then get into what’s been happening in in America.

Porn star payoffs and media smoke screens as the media obsesses on the word, "shithole" and ignore the real stories.  Then the 2nd half of the show features cat expert, Jackson Galaxy.(23 minutes in) Jackson Galaxy’s new book is Total Cat Mojo.  Which you can get on Amazon by clicking through the link on our website at edge-show.com Jackson visits with Mark and comics J. Elvis Weinstein and Laura House who are not “cat people” while Mark, well, is. Political analyst Michael Shure kicks off the show with THE FAST 15 (runs 22mins) Mark and Michael play a movie related game and then get into what’s been happening in in America.

Grace Baldridge (29 minutes in) is the host of Pop Trigger on the TYT Network and hosts the show Murder with Friends (link below).

She tells Mark and J.Elvis Weinstein how she packs the car with her (at the time) girlfriend, Lizzy, and their dog and heads to Alaska on vacation.

On that trip Grace proposes to Lizzy.

She also shares her journey to realizing she is a lesbian and the moment more or less when she came to that conclusion.

The show starts with a message from Mark (first 5 mins) and then THE FAST 15 with political expert Michael Shure (runs until 29 min).

Mark blitzes Michael with movie quotes and then they get into politics.

Michael responds to the Oprah news and explains why he doesn’t like the idea of Oprah running for President should it happen.

He also talks about the vanishing movie theater experience. And Mark and Michael start and end the segment with identifying movie quotes.

Video of Grace’s Alaska trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unr8LmLbGAE

Grace’s Show Murder with Friends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J0c-HsUlyk&list=PLvrd7e5MvH6tSD16YuLC4ZEQ-fSVDHFMJ

Grace’s Fiancé’s Travel Blog : https://havedogwilldrive.com/

Grace Baldridge (29 minutes in) is the host of Pop Trigger on the TYT Network and hosts the show Murder with Friends (link below).  She tells Mark and J.Elvis Weinstein how she packs the car with her (at the time) girlfriend, Lizzy, and their dog and heads to Alaska on vacation. On that trip Grace proposes to Lizzy. She also shares her journey to realizing she is a lesbian and the moment more or less when she came to that conclusion.  The show starts with a message from Mark (first 5 mins) and then THE FAST 15 with political expert Michael Shure (runs until 29 min).  Mark blitzes Michael with movie quotes and then they get into politics. Michael responds to the Oprah news and explains why he doesn't like the idea of Oprah running for President should it happen.  He also talks about the vanishing movie theater experience. And Mark and Michael start and end the segment with identifying movie quotes. Video of Grace's Alaska trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Unr8LmLbGAE Grace's Show Murder with Friends:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J0c-HsUlyk&list=PLvrd7e5MvH6tSD16YuLC4ZEQ-fSVDHFMJ Grace's Fiancé's Travel Blog : https://havedogwilldrive.com/

Molly Bloom, whose movie, Molly’s Game, chronicles her story of high stakes poker and being busted by the Feds.

She speaks with Mark Thompson, Heather Ankeny and J Elvis Weinstein about her story.

She talks about Tobey Maguire and the way he sought an edge as part of every transaction involving the game and she tells us about the Russian mob and their efforts to infiltrate the game. Finally, Molly describes federal agents storming into her home and arresting her and then her day in court.

The show starts with political analyst Michael Shure. Mark and Michael argue about gratuities and the best way to leave a tip. Then, Mark and Michael profile celebrity high end real estate and Michael updates the Trump presidency at the end of the year.

Finally, one of the top film and pop culture critics in the world, Michael Snyder, shares his picks for the best films of the year.

Molly Bloom, whose movie, Molly’s Game, chronicles her story of high stakes poker and being busted by the Feds.    She speaks with Mark Thompson, Heather Ankeny and J Elvis Weinstein about her story.   She talks about Tobey Maguire and the way he sought an edge as part of every transaction involving the game and she tells us about the Russian mob and their efforts to infiltrate the game.  Finally, Molly describes federal agents storming into her home and arresting her and then her day in court.   The show starts with political analyst Michael Shure. Mark and Michael argue about gratuities and the best way to leave a tip. Then, Mark and Michael profile celebrity high end real estate and Michael updates the Trump presidency at the end of the year.   Finally, one of the top film and pop culture critics in the world, Michael Snyder, shares his picks for the best films of the year.