Today's Guest: Archie Powell, lead singer, Archie Powell and The Exports Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of singer-songwriters still trying to find words that rhyme with orange to finish their grand rock operas… in the NEW new media capital of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! One song. That’s all... Continue Reading →
Biographer? Stalker? Seeking Calvin and Hobbes’ cartoonist! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Nevin Martell, author, Looking for Calvin and Hobbes: The Unconventional Story of Bill Watterson and his Revolutionary Comic Strip There are plenty of creative people whose work I love but you’ll never catch me pursuing an interview with them. Bruce Springsteen, for one. I like the idea of leaving a little mystery... Continue Reading →
Pearls Before Swine ratted out by cartoonist Stephan Pastis! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Stephan Pastis is a big fan of Ricky Gervais, creator of "The Office" and "Extras," and Larry David, co-creator of "Seinfeld" and creator of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." He also loves him some Cheryl Hines. As a matter of fact, I think the only reason I landed him on the show today is because I... Continue Reading →
4 Universal Press Syndicate editor Lee Salem on funny pages! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Lee Salem is a guy I’ve admired for many, many years. As the president and editor of Universal Press Syndicate, he is the man responsible for recognizing a slew of creative talent that impacted American pop culture and the funny pages over the last 30-plus years. The origins of Garry Trudeau and “Doonesbury,” Gary... Continue Reading →
1 Cartoonist Mark Tatulli tattles on his weird kid, LIO! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Mark Tatulli, daily cartoonist creator, "LIO," "Heart of the City." (EDITOR'S NOTE: This was the very first Mr. Media® Interviews podcast, recorded January 19, 2007. We've improved the sound a bit and hope you'll enjoy discovering it!) "LIO" is the creation of Mark Tatulli, and he’s a fresh brand of weird and... Continue Reading →