Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of baseball fans who secretly wish Joe Maddon was their team’s manager … in the new new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Part 1 of 3 I was a little nervous about the publication of Jonah Keri’s new book, The Extra 2%:... Continue Reading →
CNBC’s John Harwood on Obama’s second act and journalism’s bias! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: John Harwood, chief Washington correspondent, CNBC Mr. Media is recorded live before a studio audience of former St. Petersburg Times journalists who may be more famous now but sure do miss Tampa Bay in February… in the NEW new media capitol of the world… St. Petersburg, Florida! Here’s a job for you: No... Continue Reading →
729 Writer W.K. Krueger sends Cork O’Connor into Vermilion Drift! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: William Kent Krueger, novelist, Vermilion Drift Don’t you love it when a friend recommends a book and it turns out he was right? That’s how I got turned on to William Kent Krueger’s new book, Vermilion Drift. A friend knew I would love a good mystery and said, “Read this.” WILLIAM KENT... Continue Reading →
Lingerie designer Rhonda Shear keeps Mr. Media up all night! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Former USA Network late night TV host Rhonda Shear, who now designs and sells sexy lingerie on Home Shopping Network, HSN. I was a young man with a lot of free time on Saturday nights way back when, so I saw my share of Rhonda Shear hosting USA Network’s “Up All Night”... Continue Reading →
O’Connell & Belushi? Actors! Meet the real Vegas Defenders! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Michael Cristalli, Marc Saggese, Las Vegas attorneys, inspiration for CBS-TV series "The Defenders"
626 Novelist Anna David watches way too much reality TV! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Anna David, author, Reality Matters Has your television viewing been subsumed by reality television in recent years? I know mine has. Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, Hell’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmare, Big Brother, Survivor, The Dog Whisperer, The Apprentice—original, not the extra-crispy celebrity edition--and even I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here have... Continue Reading →
606 TV carpenter Rib Hillis models his good looks on Mr. Media! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Rib Hillis, actor, model Seriously, have you ever seen a prettier man than this guy, Rib Hillis? When I see him, I feel like I’m not holding up my end on the manliness scale. In point of fact, if he’s a man, I’m not sure what I am any more. God, this... Continue Reading →
607 Despicable Me’s Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio pull double-cross! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guests: Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, screenwriters, Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, The Secret Life of Pets, The Santa Clause 2, Horton Hears A Who! This must be an exciting and, at the same time, nail-biting time to be screenwriters Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio. They are the creative minds... Continue Reading →
591 LinkedIn rockstar Mike O’Neil shares his connection secrets! PODCAST INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Mike O'Neil, author, Rock the World with Your Online Presence 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... Continue Reading →
The Biggest Loser’s winners Phil and Amy Parham melt away! VIDEO INTERVIEW
Today's Guest: Phil and Amy Parham, winners, "The Biggest Loser" Mr. Media is recorded live from St. Petersburg, Florida, the NEW new media capitol of the world and hometown of the world’s Number One “Biggest Loser”… me! HEY! Who wrote that? I gotta change my password! Although an admitted reality TV junkie, I have... Continue Reading →