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Brandon chats with indy wrestler Casey Jax. Brandon and Casey discuss his origins in wrestling and his evolution over the last few years. We also chat about thoughts/philosophies on character development and in-ring style.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Eric Braeden to the podcast. Braeden is most known for his portrayal of Victor Newman on The Young and the Restless since 1980. Brandon and Eric discuss his storied career in film, television and theater. We discuss his experiences with actors such as Marlon Brando, Burt Reynolds, Fernando Lamas and Raquel Welch. Eric also takes Brandon through the experience of working in daytime for 45 years.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at an underrated gothic suspense classic from 20th Century Fox. Brandon is joined by film historian Daniel Marino to chat about 1945's Hangover Square. The two celebrate the artful direction of John Brahm and the towering performance of Laird Cregar. We discuss the production history as well as the careers of co-stars Linda Darnell and George Sanders.

Happy New Year! Front Row Classics is ringing in 2026 with our friend Emmett Stanton. Brandon and Emmett are chatting about 1981's The Four Seasons. The film, written and directed by Alan Alda, is an honest and humorous look at the lives of a group of friends as they vacation together over the course of one year. We discuss the stand out performances from Alda, Carol Burnett, Sandy Dennis and Rita Moreno among the other cast members. We also discuss the recent Netflix remake series from Tina Fey.

Happy New Year's Eve from Front Row Classics. Brandon welcomes back Scott Gardner to ring in 2026 with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. The two are taking a look at 1957's Desk Set. The film is unique to the series of Tracy/Hepburn films. It's a lighthearted romantic comedy that provides from zany holiday fun.

Brandon sits down with The Master Emir to chat about the art of wrestling. Brandon and Amir discuss his origins as a wrestling fan and various careers in writing and show business. We also talk about the development of The Master character and the need for quality storytelling and character development in wrestling.

Front Row Classics is finishing up our holiday week with one of the most heartwarming films for this time of year. Brandon and Morgan Matson are discussing 1940's Remember the Night. The two discuss the chemistry between Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray. They also praise the script by Preston Sturges and direction by Mitchell Leisen.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most heart warming films of the 1940s. Brandon and Peter Martin are chatting about 1945's The Bells of St Mary's. Bing Crosby reprises his role as Father O'Malley from Going My Way. This time, he's joined by the incandescent Ingrid Bergman. The movie is a story of faIth and hope that rings true 80 years later. It's a perfect film to add to your holiday week viewing.

Merry Christmas from Front Row Classics. Brandon is joined once again by Tony Maietta to talk about some favorite offbeat viewing during the holiday season. Topics range from Golden Age feature films to classic sitcoms to 80s/90s romantic comedies.

Be sure to check out Tony's podcast, Going Hollywood, at https://www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com/

Merry Christmas Eve from Front Row Classics! Brandon welcomes Front Row regulars, Emmett Stanton, Matt Duffy and Peter Martin to celebrate the holidays with plenty of film discussion and opinions. You'll hear tributes to Gene Hackman, Robert Redford & Diane Keaton as well as plenty of holiday film discussion. The hosts also reveal some personal top 5 lists.

We, unfortunately, were unable to record all at the same time this year.. So, this is a jumbo holiday episode split in two sections.