iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

@mediapathpod.bsky.social

11K followers 166 following 48 posts

Veteran broadcaster and boomer Louise Palanker is your favorite classic entertainment icons’ favorite interviewer, with new episodes every Thursday. #ClassicHollywood #RetroTV #Books #Movies lnk.bio/MediaPathPodcast

Posts Replies Media

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In Episode 273, author Sally A. Hoedel joins us to discuss her new book, Destined to Give: The Legendary Generosity of Elvis Presley. Why did Elvis give so much away? Sally explores how poverty, family, and fame shaped his extraordinary generosity and the circle around him.

Why Elvis Presley Was Royally Generous: The King's Legacy of Giving To Friends, Family & Strangers!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In episode Ep. 277, Barry Corbin takes us from Urban Cowboy and Northern Exposure to Lonesome Dove, Tulsa King and beyond, sharing the stories, choices, and unforgettable characters behind a remarkable career. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ85...

Barry Corbin (Urban Cowboy, Northern Exposure) is Often Asked to Rewrite or Punch Up His Own Lines!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Christopher Atkins looks back on the instant shockwave of The Blue Lagoon, his friendship with Brooke Shields, becoming an overnight heartthrob, and how Hollywood’s conversations around nudity, consent, fame, and image have changed since. Episode 268 of Media Path Podcast is now streaming.

Christopher Atkins Talks About Brooke Shields, The Pirate Movie, Playgirl & Why We Love Blue Lagoon!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Mamie Van Doren joins Media Path to reflect on a Hollywood life filled with reinvention, resilience, glamour, danger, and history. From her South Dakota childhood to studio stardom, Vietnam, scandal, survival, and her new memoir, 'You Thought I Was Dead', we dive into a little bit of everything.

The Original Blonde Bombshell of the 1950s & 60s at 95, Mamie Van Doren's Unbreakable Spirit!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Julie Brown joins us for a trip through the pop culture moments that made her an 80s and 90s satire icon. From MTV and Earth Girls Are Easy to her Madonna parody and IMDB Roulette, Episode 259 is packed with stories, laughs, and very specific chaos. Hear it now on Media Path Podcast.

80s/90s Icon Julie Brown (Earth Girls Are Easy, Clueless) Talks Homecoming Queens, Madonna & more!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Exposé helped bring freestyle to the mainstream, but the story behind it is something else. We sit down with original Exposé member Laurie Miller, manager/producer Ray de la Garza, and former Arista exec David Jurman to revisit “Point of No Return” and the twists & turns that changed Exposé forever.

The Making of Girl Group Exposé & Their Explosive 80's Freestyle Dance Hit 'Point of No Return'!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Renée Taylor brings the wit, romance, and resilience that made her a legend. We talk Joe Bologna, Elaine May, Barbra Streisand, The Nanny, My Life on a Diet, and how she turned family, grief, glamour, and humor into one of show business’s great long-running stories. Tune in today.

Renée Taylor (The Producers, Sylvia Fine on The Nanny) is Still the Funniest Woman in Show Business!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Sam McMurray’s career is basically a map of TV History. From Friends to Golden Girls, Freaks & Geeks to Raising Arizona, King of Queens to Sopranos, he brings us stories about Matthew Perry, Estelle Getty, Jerry Stiller, and so much more. Episode 255 is out now. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNzS...

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Adrienne Barbeau takes us from a Vietnam-era USO tour through Asia to Broadway (Fiddler, Grease), Maude, and horror classics. She shares wild stories about Lear, Bea Arthur, Burt Reynolds, and a round of IMDB Roulette, proving that at 80, she’s still chasing the next adventure.

Adrienne Barbeau Interview: The Raunchiest Rizzo, Maude's Daughter + The Fog, Carnivàle & more!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Join us for a look at two powerful stories. This week, we explored the century-long King Family entertainment legacy with Cam Clarke, who discusses his new book and voiceover career. Plus, Jamie Alcroft joins us to share his work with LAFF4LIFE, organ transplant advocacy, and a message of hope.

Cam Clarke (original voice of Leonardo, TMNT) is Preserving the Musical Legacy of The King Family!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

In our latest episode, we’re joined by actress-turned-filmmaker and elder care advocate Susie Singer Carter, and actor-director Kevin Tighe. Susie shares her doc No Country for Old People, and Kevin reflects on Emergency! the show, Roadhouse, and a career shaped by craft, service, and storytelling.

Emergency! Inspired a Generation of First Responders w Kevin Tighe + Filmmaker Susie Singer Carter

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Erin Murphy (Tabitha from Bewitched) joins us with rich behind-the-scenes stories: twin swapping on set, memories of Dick York and Dick Sargent, iconic guest stars, and the polka-dot episode Elizabeth Montgomery loved. Warm, funny, and nostalgic Ep. 245 is now streaming everywhere!

Former Child Actor Erin Murphy (Tabitha on Bewitched) Talks Magic, Memories & Making a Difference!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Three Little House on the Prairie legends reunite! Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler, and Karen Grassle join us to talk typecasting, Michael Landon, on-set stories, the new documentary, and December’s big cast reunion. Buckle up for a warm, funny trip back to Walnut Grove on Media Path Podcast. Ep. 244

Little House on the Prairie Cast Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler & Karen Grassle Reunite and Reminisce!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

From The Little House on the Prairie to our studio, three Walnut Grove legends join us. Dean Butler, Alison Arngrim, and Karen Grassle sit down with us for a catch-up that spans on-set stories and life beyond Walnut Grove. Ep. 244 is streaming everywhere on 11/27/25. #littlehouseontheprairie

Little House on the Prairie's Dean Butler, Alison Arngrim, and Karen Grassle are pictured with their younger counterparts.

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

John Kapelos drops Hughes secrets, Candy memories, improv chaos, and the wild tale of how Martin Sheen ended up granting him absolution years after The Breakfast Club. From Second City to Shermer High, this episode is packed. Breakfast Club fans, you need this one. Ep 243 is now streaming.

John Kapelos (Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles) on Working with John Hughes & Improv at Second City!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

On the latest episode, author Greg Cope White takes us behind one of Norman Lear’s final projects, Boots, adapted from his book The Pink Marine, while author Michael Gregg Michaud unravels the mystery of Hollywood’s vanished star, Christopher Jones. Episode 242 is now streaming everywhere.

Norman Lear's Last Project: The Netflix Series Boots, Adapted From Greg Cope White's Memoir!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The Bangles x The Cowsills: it’s more than a crossover, it’s a love story written in perfect harmony. We had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki Peterson, John Cowsill, and Bob Cowsill about love, legacy, and the songs that brought it all full circle. Ep 224: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPFe...

Hosts Louis Palanker and Fritz Coleman sit with John Cowsill, Vicki Peterson, and Bob Cowsill on episode 224 of Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Mark Malkoff & Jimmy Brogan pull back The Tonight Show curtain to reveal the real Johnny Carson: the legend, the lore, & the man behind them both. From Joan Rivers to Garry Shandling, backstage myths to Midwestern manners, it’s a fascinating look at the King of Late Night. Ep 241 is now streaming.

How Johnny Carson felt about everything from politics to personal insecurities + Tonight Show lore!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Rhonda Shear joins us to share her fearless path from 90s late-night TV to lingerie mogul. Her hit USA show Up All Night returns to Oct 25 with the Kings of Horror YouTube channel. From crashing soundstages to creating the Ahh Bra, dive in and enjoy. Media Path ep 240 is now streaming everywhere.

Rhonda Shear is Staying Up All Night Again, USA Network's '90s Cult Classic Reboots on Streaming!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

For 50 years, Off The Wall Improv has kept Hollywood laughing. Original members Andy Goldberg, Wendy Cutler, & Paul Willson share stories from Cheers, Mork & Mindy, and more. Plus, filmmaker Andrew Jameson joins us with his Roku doc Faces of the City. Now streaming: youtu.be/yaUJ70Pmwnk?...

50 Years of the Longest Running Improv Group, with Past Members like Robin Williams & John Ritter!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Detroit's Black Bottom, once a hub of black community under segregation, is the backdrop for a sweeping saga of survival and criminal enterprise. We recently talked about the new novel Sins of Survivors with Joe McClean and Blair Underwood, written by Joe & presented by Blair! youtu.be/t1dmqoTmX9g

New Crime Novel from Blair Underwood & Joe McClean Set in 1930's Detroit, Sins of Survivors!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Congresswoman Laura Friedman contributed to Los Angeles Magazine's coverage of recent immigration raids and arrests in its latest issue with the piece 'L.A. Under Attack' We had the pleasure of speaking with the Congresswoman when she was still campaigning, back in December of 2023 apple.co/3TBGSLm

The Inner Work Of Anti-Racism & Running For Congress In California

Podcast Episode · Media Path Podcast · 12/21/2023 · 1h

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Law professor & MSNBC legal analyst @barbmcquade.bsky.social joined us recently to talk about her book Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America We discuss how disinformation is chipping away at our democratic institutions & what you can do about it youtu.be/XmGURT9f25w

Small Cracks Forming in the Big Lies: Barbara McQuade on Breaking Trump’s Grip & Saving Democracy!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Rick Springfield talks about the cultural climate which set the stage for his enormous, enduring global hit, 'Jessie's Girl', watch the full episode here: youtu.be/8pys0xQZg1Q #rickspringfield #80smusic #rockmusic #80s

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

SpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Today's movie recommendation is "Rocketman", an over-the top, surrealistic Elton John "biopic" (loosely, very dramatized). To quote: "An Elton John biopic was never going to be understated, but this glittering jukebox musical goes way over the top and then keeps going." Unapologetically gay. #Movies

The movie poster for the movie "Rocketman", with Taron Egerton as Elton John in an over-the-top fantasy of a biopic. Based on the real life of Elton John, but like everything about Elton John, it's highly embellished.

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

"They'd never make that movie now, they'd rather make one $300 million movie than thirty Mystic Pizza's." -- Actor William R. Moses on the current state of the industry. Full interview here: Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4mAZRS8 Spotify: spoti.fi/4dz53li

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Everyone is talking about these TV shows so we wanted to join the conversation 😊 We asked our producer’s 13-year-old son for his thoughts on Adolescence + a look behind the scenes of The Pitt with actress Lesley Boone (nurse Lena)! youtu.be/TBu9vEfcZd4

TV's Groundbreaking Dramas: Netflix's Adolescence, The Pitt on Max (w/ Lesley Boone, 'Nurse Lena')!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Only Jo Anne Worley would pull a tomato out of her sleeve, salt it and take a big bite in the middle of a key court scene in The Mikado! A presence so electric we felt a charge running through the studio 🤩⚡️ Youtube youtu.be/7WFg1P0qCCA Apple Podcasts apple.co/3FUsjxB Spotify spoti.fi/4lcs2WK

How Jo Anne Worley (Wicked, Laugh-In, Beauty and The Beast) Changed The Game for Women in Comedy!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Louise Palanker @louisepalanker.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

So, I was like, "How about a 25 hour speech?" And Cory was like, "Keep talking." And I was like, "You're the one who's going to be doing all the talking!" And we all laughed and someone snapped a photo. #history #CoryBooker

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Mounting evidence that we are on the verge of a constitutional crisis.

U.S. Is Added to Human Rights Watchlist

The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties.

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

There are definitely occasions when people are turned off at learning that when politics are brought up on our show, we have a very liberal slant. That's OK with us, because as much as we love classic and retro entertainment, we also love speaking out about our beliefs.

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Louise Palanker @louisepalanker.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Republican talking points about siding with Putin because Nato allies are not paying their share is like saying your friend owes you money and so you're joining the mob and taking his house. #nato #ukraine

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Sharon Scott Williams bares her soul in a play called Crazy Mama, a powerful, personal story that provides a conduit to conversations about mental illness, trauma & family dynamics. Sharon, the play's director & her husband Anson Williams & its star Linda Purl join us to discuss youtu.be/FvoSsWbiBWI

Linda Purl, Anson Williams (Happy Days) + Sharon Scott Williams: How Writing Can Heal Trauma

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Robbie Robertson taught him guitar chords, Anthony Quinn gave him sage advice, Sunday afternoons were spent with Scorsese at Margot Kidder's beach house and he co-starred in the first theatrical feature to address the AIDS epidemic. Bruce Davison's incomparable showbiz stories: spoti.fi/49Fch5D

Advantages of Character Acting & And The Best 70s Hollywood Hangs

Media Path Podcast · Episode

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the incredible and inspiring Jasmine Crockett on our show last year. Here she is recalling one of her earliest instances of standing up for what was right, and got a teacher's mistake corrected! Full episodes here: apple.co/4b6epCA spoti.fi/3xPdiJb

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Louise Palanker @louisepalanker.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Oops, Brian Glenn. "Why don't you wear a suit?" was the question you were supposed to ask Elon Musk. President Zelenskyy leads a nation that has been attacked and at war for three years. #bulliesneverprosper

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Michelle Obama: Kids should have nutritious meals. The pro-life party: This is an outrage! RFK Jr: Kids should have measles, mumps, and polio. The pro-life party: Yes, king! Tell it like it is!

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Dr Pop Culture USA @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Gene Hackman, John Randolph , and Wayne Rogers on The Invaders (1967).

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Thank you Jane.

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

"That's not how facts work" -- Brian Karem, author of 'Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It' on Trump waging war against the journalists who challenge him, on his path towards gaining dictatorial power. Listen to the full episode here: spoti.fi/4b6vTQF

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Kelly Bishop Fan @myemilygilmoreera.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

A wonderful new interview with Kelly Bishop on the @mediapathpod.bsky.social podcast! Enjoy! #GilmoreGirls #TheThirdGilmoreGirl

Kelly Bishop (Dirty Dancing,Gilmore Girls) Left An Indelible Mark on Broadway Before Becoming Emily!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Grateful for everyone continuing to keep the fight for democracy alive 🙏 #January6 Image Credit: whenweallvote.org

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Louise Palanker @louisepalanker.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

@mediapathpod.bsky.social guest, Joel Brokaw talks about his father, Norman Brokaw’s friendship with Berry Gordy. Link to full episode in bio. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYCpSL9q/

Joel Brokaw talks about his father, Norman Brokaw’s friendship with Berry Gordy. Link to full episode in bio. #berrygordy #motown #60s #dianaross #billieholiday #oldhollywood

TikTok video by louisepalanker

Reposted by Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons

Louise Palanker @louisepalanker.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

At @mediapathpod.bsky.social we welcome James Tormé and Melissa Tormé-March to celebrate the 80th anniversary of their father, Mel Tormé's The Christmas Song. And Joel Brokaw shares his book about his Dad, agent to the stars, Norman Brokaw. youtu.be/koDbE43r2ic apple.co/3ZTyidG spoti.fi/4gdGivC

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Give us a sign Elizabeth 🔮🙏

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Thursday: James Tormé,Melissa Tormé-March talk about the history behind timeless holiday classic "The Christmas Song" (composed by their dad Mel Tormé), Joel Brokaw’s book about his legendary Hollywood agent father Norman Brokaw is ‘Driving Marilyn’, they’re keeping their icon parents’ legacy alive!

Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons @mediapathpod.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

We recently spoke with Harry Shearer about why voiceover work for The Simpsons is unique, the audio breakthroughs which led to the stunning series in which he reenacts the actual Nixon tapes (Nixon’s The One), experience with Lorne Michaels on #SNL, Spinal Tap II & more, an incredible conversation!!

He's Derek Smalls & Your Favorite Springfield Residents, Simpsons + Spinal Tap's Harry Shearer!

YouTube video by Media Path Podcast