(Originally published on September 6, 1985.) More than a decade after Richard Nixon left office, one of the former president's associates is still providing material for political satirist Mark Russell. "Howard Hunt gave an interview in our 'other paper' here, the Washington Times. I always hire a little kid to go down to the... Continue Reading →
945 Mind Over Business works! Just ask author Ken Baum! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of professional athletes who always fell one step short of a Gatorade shower until they read Ken Baum’s new book… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! If Ken Baum ever offers you some ideas on how to improve your... Continue Reading →
Actress Samaire Armstrong fights off abuse in Around June! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Samaire Armstrong, actress, Around June, "Entourage," "Dirty Sexy Money" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of "Dirty Sexy Money" fans who were thoroughly confused by the Darling family but who didn’t care as long as Peter Krause kept reminding them of Six Feet Under… in the new new media... Continue Reading →
943 Craziest book of the year? I Hate You, Kelly Donahue! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of women I dated and hated… and hated some more… in the new new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! It’s only March, but I’m ready to declare Mark Svartz’s book – is it fiction? Nonfiction? – the craziest effing book of the... Continue Reading →
Grimm actress Bitsie Tulloch sure seems happy! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Bitsie Tulloch, star, "Grimm" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of seemingly placid veterinarians in need of their annual shots… in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Last night, I happened upon an interview that Bitsie Tulloch did with Craig Ferguson, host of "The... Continue Reading →
941 30 Rock: Backstage at NBC with Dotcom, Tracy and Grizz! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Kevin Brown, comedian, actor, "30 Rock" Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Grizz and Dotcom fans who think Dotcom’s name should always come first when they’re mentioned together… in the new new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! So much has happened in the two... Continue Reading →
940 Napoleon Dynamite’s Uncle Rico is back and Around June, too! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of animated characters who only think they’re flesh and blood… in the NEW new media capital of the world, St. Petersburg, Florida! “Back in ’82, I used to be able to throw a pigskin a quarter mile.” What actor doesn’t dream of at least one role... Continue Reading →
939 Testosterone fueled boys and their cheating moms on Smash! INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of perceptive young people who know when to stick the knife in… and when to slowly twist it, inch by excruciating inch… in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Everybody watching the pilot of NBC’s new musical drama “Smash” a few... Continue Reading →
Graphic novelist Peter Kuper pictures the Big Apple! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Peter Kuper, artist, Drawn to New York Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of stick-figure drawers who are blind to the difference between what they create and what artist Peter Kuper does… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! If you love the... Continue Reading →
937 Well, here’s to you, Will Chase on Smash! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of Major League Baseball players who think Yankee Stadium is the Great White Way… in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! See if you can finish off this threesome: Mrs. Robinson. Mr. Coffee. And… ? If you were going to say... Continue Reading →