Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience with tinnitus in both ears and no regrets… in the NEW new media capital of the world, St. Petersburg, Florida! Photographer Ken Regan was there when Bob Dylan meet Bob Dylan 2.0 – Bruce Springsteen – for the first time. And he was there when... Continue Reading →
Pop rocker Josh Flagg devastates Mr. Media! VIDEO INTERVIEW, PERFORMANCE
Today's Guest: Josh Flagg, rock star, "Devastate Me" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of family members who are contractually obligated to be here and clap politely until the end… in the new new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Josh Flagg rocks Mr. Media's living room studio! He... Continue Reading →
Rocker James Maddock says Wake Up and Dream! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of sad-eyed does with acoustic guitars, each of whom thinks I should be interviewing them today instead of James Maddock… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! The key to the music business, I think, is consistency. For example,... Continue Reading →
Simon Cowell’s optimism drives The X Factor! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Simon Cowell, host, "The X Factor" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of former Tampa Bay area-based 'American Idol' contestants… in the new new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! By Eric Deggans Here’s how you measure power in Hollywood. When a rival network decides to rip off... Continue Reading →
828 Bob Dylan Revealed in new documentary film by Joel Gilbert! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Joel Gilbert, documentary filmmaker, Bob Dylan Revealed Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of people who won’t figure out that my audio failed to record during the following conversation… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Part 1 of 2 I can’t imagine... Continue Reading →
Not a cheap trick: Nick Tremulis and Candy Golde rock! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Nick Tremulis, musician, Candy Golde Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of true rock ‘n’ roll fans who have Paul Simon in permanent rotation alongside Richard Hell and the Voidoids … in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Candy Golde had me at... Continue Reading →
Darren Criss fever? Singer Charlene Kaye never lost her friend’s glee! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of old men who claim not to watch TV shows about high school kids… in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! I won’t lie to you – when I was approached to interview singer Charlene Kaye, the light didn’t... Continue Reading →
Tears For Fears pop singer Curt Smith talks Christmas! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Curt Smith, singer, Tears For Fears Here’s a Tears For Fears story I guarantee you haven’t heard before: I was the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times in 1985, assigned to review a Tears For Fears concert. I rushed back to the paper’s Clearwater bureau that night to file my... Continue Reading →
An X-Rated Christmas with Howard Stern favorite Red Peters! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Red Peters, comedian, singer, "It's A Red Peters Christmas! Volume 1," Howard Stern Show regular Red Peters is back on Mr. Media today to celebrate Christmas his way -- which means putting in your earbuds and getting ready to laugh your ass off. We had such a good time playing Red’s salacious... Continue Reading →
698 Singer Stephanie Rooker plugs in Search Engine, gets way TMI! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Stephanie Rooker, jazz singer, The Only Way Out Is In Some singers have a way with a phrase or a moment that attracts listeners with instant magnetism. Stephanie Rooker is in that category. Everyone’s ear will interpret her differently, but I like the fluid rap style she brings to her style of... Continue Reading →