Mr. Media Interviews By Bob Andelman

Today's Guest: Richard Kramer, TV writer,  "Thirtysomething," "My So-called Life," "Tales of the City," "Once and Again"; novelist, These Things Happen Watch this exclusive Mr. Media interview with writer Richard Kramer, writer for TV's "Thirtysomething," "My So-called Life," "Tales of the City" and "Once and Again" and author of the coming-of-age novel These Things Happen, by clicking on the video player above! Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of current and former teenaged girls who can’t believe that the Claire Danes in “My So-called Life” and the Claire Danes in “Homeland” is playing two completely different characters – wink, wink… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Order 'These Things Happen' by Richard Kramer, available in print or ebook from Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover above! “Thirtysomething.” “My So-called Life.” “Tales of the City.” “Once and Again.” I feel confident saying that I have seen the complete runs of two television series

Today's Guest: Ryan Barton-Grimley, indie film director, The Truth There are essentially nine speaking parts in Ryan Barton-Grimley’s new indie film, The Truth. And two of those parts are in one scene--a couple of actors playing cops who are virtually superfluous to the story--so let’s say seven. Ryan Barton-Grimley, director of The Truth Order The Truth starring John Heard, available by clicking on the DVD cover above! RYAN BARTON-GRIMLEY podcast excerpt: "John Heard -- talk about a saint! We had somebody else, a very notorious actor, notoriously troublesome, cast in that role. He dropped out two days before filming. John Heard came onto our three-week shoot a week in. He saved the day. He's amazing." This is the kind of movie I think Hollywood could learn from in this age of tight budgets and stories that wind out of control. Barton-Grimley tells a taut, suspenseful tale that really leaves the viewer in fear of what revelation—or truth—is coming next. And even when we know, we still don’t know. I heard a

Today's Guest: Britany Nola, Playboy Magazine's Miss November 2012 Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of red-blooded men with no hesitation to look a pretty, naked girl in the eyes… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Britany Nola I can’t exactly put my finger on why, but I’ve always had this fascination with naked women. Oh, that’s right – it’s because I’m a guy. Most men like women all different ways: colors, races, heights, weights, you name it. And most of all, we like them in various stages of undress. Look, I’m just being honest, okay? Britany Nola is Playboy's Miss November 2012. Order a subscription to the magazine from Amazon.com by clicking on the cover above! BRITANY NOLA audio excerpt: "You can be a smart woman and a together woman but still be comfortable with your body. Women are made to think that there's something wrong with us. We're so afraid of our bodies. You can show a man getting his sliced off at 8 p.m. 'The Walking Dead' is outrageou

Today's Guest: Comedian John Caparulo Comedian John Caparulo   Order Meet Cap by comedian John Caparulo, available right now at a great price by clicking on the DVD cover above! Unfunny times demand the most from those among us with a sense of humor. High unemployment, falling wages, rampant homelessness, political divisions, religious intolerance, wars, natural disasters… horrible, unfunny stuff.But every year I look around and am reminded this is the same stuff we endured last year. The names change, the issues vary, but the only really difference is that I’m a year older and I need a good laugh more than ever.And now I’ve put a ton of pressure on my guest, John Caparulo. But he can handle it. Every night, in venues large and small, he mounts a stage somewhere in America and assumes an offensive stance in the face of sometimes hostile enemy fire—you know, hecklers. JOHN CAPARULO podcast excerpt: "Chelsea Handler is funny whether she is doing her act or not. And she knows who she is. A lot of people try to

Today's Guest: Sam Huntington, actor, "Being Human" Sam Huntington, actor, Being Human on Syfy Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience that includes David Naughton, Michael J. Fox, Jayson Werth and, of course, Werewolf Flanders… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! It’s not fair. If you’ve been watching Syfy’s new series, “Being Human” – Monday nights at 9 p.m. – you know what I’m talking about. Being Human: The Complete First Season. Order your copy now by clicking on the DVD above! The ghost, Sally, is always a ghost. The vampire, Aidan, is always a vampire. But Josh — the third leg of TV’s oddest roommate arrangement since the original season of MTV’s “Real World” —only turns into a werewolf every 30 days or so, on the eve of a full moon. SAM HUNTINGTON audio excerpt: "There's that line in the first episode where Sally says, 'At least I don't masturbate to "Nova."' And that implies that she's watched me masturbate to 'Nova.' That's a little uncomfortable. And wh

Today's Guest: Mike O'Neil, author, Rock the World with Your Online Presence Order Rock the World with Your Online Presence by Mike O'Neill and Lori Ruff, available from Amazon.com by clicking the book cover above! That’s one of the conceits of an online social networking service: I’m someone you should get to know and, by so doing, you will improve your standing in life, members of the opposite sex will find you more attractive and your food will taste better. I can’t swear that any of that is true, but it is the general idea. Whether you’ve dabbled in Facebook, the gold standard in social media, or MySpace, it’s trailer trash cousin, you’ve probably already discovered some of the advantages to be gained by reconnecting with friends and family or being introduced to new acquaintances. But what about your career? MIKE O'NEIL podcast excerpt: "They don't do a great profile before they get going. They jump in, putting in the minimal amount of information without realizing people are looking at their profile to

Today's Guest: Gary Chaloner, comic book artist, "Will Eisner's John Law" (EDITOR'S NOTE: The following interview with comic book artist Gary Chaloner was recorded on August 25, 2006 to supplement my authorized biography of the late Will Eisner, Will Eisner: A Spirited Life. I recently rediscovered the audio file and decided to add it to the Mr. Media podcast archive. -- Bob Andelman) "Will Eisner's John Law" by Gary Chaloner Gary Chaloner is an award-winning artist and writer who is currently creating and publishing the new adventures of Will Eisner’s John Law. I interviewed Chaloner via email the first time around, for my biography of Will Eisner, A Spirited Life. But that was when John Law had yet to be published. Now that it’s out and building an audience for one of Eisner’s lesser known characters, I thought it would be fun to talk to him again. He suggested we do it via Skype, the free Internet phone service; being a new technology junkie, I had to say yes. So Gary has the dubious honor of being the fi

Today's Guest: Julian Doyle, editor, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Meaning of Life, Jabberwocky, Time Bandits, Brazil, Wind in the Willows, Monty Python’s Life of Brian Part 1 of 4 Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience that includes the Reverend Arthur Belling, Cardinal Ximinez, Cardinal Fang, Cardinal Biggles, D.P. Gumby, Mr. Eric Praline, Mr. Nudge, and, of course, Kate Middleton… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Order from Amazon.com by clicking the book cover above! Oh, so many of you! Well, you’ve come to the right place. Joining me today from London is the author of The Life of Brian, er, I mean, The Life of Jesus, Julian Doyle. Doyle is not your usual commentator on matters of the Christian church and the man for whom it is named. Instead he is the long-time editor of Monty Python films such as Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Meaning of Life, Jabberwocky, Time Bandits, Brazil, Wind in the Willows, and the film that

Today's Guest: Hayley McFarland, actress, "Lie To Me" Hayley McFarland, actress, 'Lie To Me'   Order 'Lie To Me: Season One' starring Tim Roth, Hayley McFarland, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD cover above! Order 'United State of Tara: Season One," available from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD cover above! Something was seriously missing from the second episode of the second season of Fox’s drama Lie To Me: punishment for Hayley McFarland’s character, Emily Lightman. Hayley, who plays a young high school student named Emily on the show, lied to her father—Dr. Cal Lightman, played by Tim Roth—about some pretty serious stuff after a classmate of hers was apparently raped at a college frat house party by a star athlete. If that happened in my house, my teen would be grounded—probably for life. HAYLEY McFARLAND: "I saw Pulp Fiction before I started on Lie To Me. I was kind of nervous going to meet (Tim Roth). I thought he'd be mean. But he's great."  But Hayley has probably behaved worse on

Today's Guest: Chris D'Elia, comedian, actor, "Whitney," "Undateable" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of tall, long-haired, bearded, shirtless dudes who sold their Internet companies for a fortune and are trying to steer the hot chicks away from me… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Whitney Cummings and Chris D'Elia star in the NBC sitcom "Whitney"; Order Season One on DVD from Amazon.com by clicking the image above! Sure, sure, poor, poor Chris D’Elia is being set up as eye candy for the ladies on the new NBC sitcom, “Whitney.” Boo-frickin’-hoo! Have you seen the pictures of the show’s lead – and his character’s girlfriend – comedian Whitney Cummings, working through scenes in a lacy purple bra? CHRIS D'ELIA audio excerpt: "Whitney wrote the part for me. She's one of these people who finds people she likes and tries to create opportunities. She told me two years ago that she wanted me to play her boyfriend and I said, 'Cool.'" I think Mr. D’Elia, who we

Today's Guest: Angela Dove, author, No Room for Doubt: A True Story of the Reverberations of Murder No Room for Doubt: A True Story of the Reverberations of Murder by Angela Dove. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above! How well do you know your own father? If your stepmother died under suspicious circumstances and everyone around you harbored the belief that your father murdered her, could you stand by him no matter what? I hope, for your sake, that it’s a situation in which you never find yourself. But it happened to Angela Dove on March 25, 1988, when she was a high school student in California. Her life was never the same. Angela Dove ANGELA DOVE audio excerpt:“This was just a man who had a lot of difficulty in interpersonal relationships. He got in his own way. I think a lot of people do that, but it’s not until you’re under the lens of a homicide investigation that it starts to look suspicious.”  Dove hopes to have brought herself and her family some closure with the publication of

Today's Guest: Kevin J. Anderson, novelist, Hidden Empire: The Saga of Seven Suns, Young Jedi Knights, Allies, Last Son of Krypton, Ground Zero Kevin J. Anderson   Order 'Hidden Empire' by Kevin J. Anderson, available from Amazon.com by clicking the book cover above! If you create or own a sci-fi or other genre character or franchise, one of the top, go-to guys for a writer who will admirably adapt your property for novelization is Kevin J. Anderson. Anderson writes the Dune prequels with Frank Herbert’s son, Brian Herbert. He writes books in the Star Wars series, including the Jedi Academy Trilogy and Young Jedi Knights series featuring the twin children of Han Solo and Princess Leia. He also wrote three books based on “The X-Files” TV show, including Ground Zero, which I read when it came out back in 1995. He even wrote a book on which he shares credit with L. Ron Hubbard that I’m curious about but not enough so that I want the Scientologists to come around pestering me. And in his free time, he created h

Today's Guest: Kinsey Schofield, social media expert, TV correspondent Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of men who will tune in to any Mr. Media guest as long as it happens to be a beautiful, charming young woman… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Kinsey Schofield, social media expert, geek Kinsey Schofield charmed an awful lot of Mr. Media viewers the first time she appeared on the show in 2010 on one of our first video interviews. That interview was quite popular, so when the opportunity to have the Fox News Redeye social media expert back to talk about her new position with msnNOW, I, of course, said yes. Guys love Kinsey. And what’s not to love? She’s cute, she flirts without meaning to and she’s smart as a whip. KINSEY SCHOFIELD audio excerpt: "On Tumblr, I'm inspired by design, pictures and fashion... What I love about Pinterest is it sources whatever I'm interested in with a link. It's not two hours on a search engine that I'm not going to get back

Today's Guest: Kinsey Schofield, social media expert Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of WiFi-deprived losers in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Kinsey Schofield on the cover Scottsdale Magazine Do you ever wonder if those celebrities you follow on Twitter are actually writing all that blather? Or is it ghosts??? Do you ever wonder how a woman with a size 9 foot can wear a size 6 heel? Do you ever wonder if Glenn Beck is really two people, one who says horrible, insulting, idiotic things and another who dances all the way to the bank in size 6 heels? Okay, maybe that’s just me. KINSEY SCHOFIELD audio excerpt: "I love Jo Bros. (The Jonas Brothers.) They are the cutest boys ever. Although in L.A. you hear some very interesting rumors about those young men that I don't want to get into because I don't want to break any hearts or start any riots in the streets."  Do you ever wonder why some women are gifted with cascades of beautiful hair and some men have non

Today's Guest: Philippe Quint, virtuoso violinist, actor, Downtown Express Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of knuckleheads who don’t know a violin from violette… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Virtuoso violinist Philippe Quint stars in 'Downtown Express,' a new indie film that has parallels to the Russian immigrant's real life. Let me see. The last time I stopped what I was doing to listen a world class violinist was… Okay, it hasn’t happened yet. But after watching Philippe Quint move gracefully between classic violin and pop-jazz in David Grubin’s new indie film Downtown Express, it is definitely more likely to happen in the future. PHILIPPE QUINT audio excerpt: "I have great respect for the craft of acting. So when I was cast in Downtown Express, I took acting lessons with a wonderful teacher, Sondra Lee. She really trained me while the film was in pre-production. It was extremely beneficial."  Order from Amazon.com by clicking the CD cover above

Today's Guest: Paul Michael Glaser, actor, "Starsky & Hutch," children's author, Chrystallia and the Source of Light Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of aging tough guys who still won’t admit they ever sang along with David Soul in the shower … in the NEW new media capital of the world, St. Petersburg, Florida!   Order your copy today by clicking on the DVD cover above! Paul Michael Glaser’s life as a public figure is entering its third act by my count. First, of course, there was his big break as Perchik in the 1971 film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, followed by his years as the star of ABC’s long-running action series, “Starsky & Hutch,” in which he played Detective Dave Starsky opposite David Soul’s Detectie Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson. The show was hugely popular in the 1970s when it aired new episodes and reruns propelled it for many years to come. Glaser’s second act was unplanned: His wife Elisabeth Glaser was tragically struck down by AIDS in 1994. Before dying, she bravel

Today's Guest: Larry Ratso Sloman, author or co-author of celebrity memoirs from Howard Stern, Abbie Hoffman, Anthony Kiedis, Phil Esposito, Mike Tyson, and a biography of Harry Houdini   Order by clicking the DVD cover above! Larry 'Ratso' Sloman, co-author of Howard Stern's 'Private Parts' Writing the biography of a well-known person in pop culture is an assignment fraught with trap doors, two-way mirrors, and shackles. Some writers even disdain their subjects. Others hopelessly suck up to the person, if living, in hopes of winning their favor. Journalists working the genre, however, are usually after something more. They took on the life of an individual because they believe -- through professional research and interviews -- that they can add more color or depth to what’s known about the figure’s public and private lives. Today’s Mr. Media guest, Larry “Ratso” Sloman, has trod the path of biography and ghostwritten autobiographies a number of times in his career. He wrote Steal This Dream about the life

Today's Guest: Neil Grayston, actor, "Eureka" Part 1 of 2 Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of “Eureka” fans whose favorite part of the show is when someone on the show rolls their eyes and says, “Fargo!”… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! As Fargo on the Syfy original series "Eureka," actor Neil Grayston is a multi-facted geek-in-charge. Douglas Fargo is a classic television character. At once deceptively innocent and brilliant, he’s also capable of causing the kind of naïve mischief that may one day cause the secret government town of Eureka to be wiped off the map in a giant matter/anti-matter implosion. Just to ply it safe, I’ll be interviewing the actor who plays Fargo today – Neil Grayston – and not the character himself. Too many things go wrong when that guy is around! NEIL GRAYSTON audio excerpt: "I think it started as an idea to clean up all the loose ends of the show but not in a dream scenario... This is the timeline we live in now. As far as I

Today's Guest: Lauren Bowles, actress, "True Blood"   Order 'True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy),' available from Amazon.com by clicking on the DVD cover above! Could there be a better time to interview actress Lauren Bowles? In a career that’s been steadily on the upswing, she joined HBO’s bloody hot drama “True Blood” this season as the newest waitress at Merlotte’s. And the show’s three topline stars, Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgard and Stephen Moyer, appear naked on the cover of Rolling Stone this week, dripping in blood—fake blood, I assume, but it got the idea across. LAUREN BOWLES audio excerpt: "True Blood is a very lighthearted set compared to the world being depicted."  Lauren Bowles, star of HBO's 'True Blood' Besides True Blood, Lauren will appear in February in the next Farrelly Brothers movie, Hall Pass, with Owen Wilson and Christina Applegate. Today, the New York Times did a major story about New York fashion being overtaken by the influence of “Seinfel

Today's Guests: Taggart Siegel and Jon Betz, documentary filmmakers, Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of people who will deny, deny, deny until the Atlantic Ocean becomes one with the Great Lakes and the only crop left on earth is corn … in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida!   Order Queen of the Sun, available from Amazon.com by clicking on the movie above! One of the favorite songs around the Mr. Media homestead for the past few years is “Johnny Appleseed,” a rather pleasing pop ditty by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros with a very serious message: “Don’t go killin’ all the bees.” I kept hearing that song in my head the entire time I watched a new documentary about the plight of the world’s honeybees directed by Taggart Siegel. Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? has a tone that, like Strummer’s song, is also gentle, but it hits home: If industrial farming practices that may be killing bees are not