Episodes
April 10, 2020
Episode 171: Steve Schirripa, 'Sopranos', 'Talking Sopranos'
We had the best time talking to actor Steve Schirripa (Sopranos, Blue Bloods) who played one of our favorite characters on The Sopranos, Bobby ‘Baccala’ Baccalieri; the big hearted wise-guy, Uncle Juniors caretaker who later married Tony Soprano’s sister Janice. In the conversation Mr Schirripa tak…
April 4, 2020
Episode 170: Arian Moayed 'Succession'
We had such a great conversation with actor, writer, theatre director and arts educator Arian Moayed! We talked about Mr Moayed's background, acting and healing through the arts and, of course, his terrific performance as Stewy Hosseini on HBO's ‘Succession’… SO many great Succession stories, it wi…
March 31, 2020
Episode 169: The changing landscape of TV/Film with Erik Anderson. + our 'Tiger King' deep dive!
On this episode Christina Jeurling Birro and Erik…
March 26, 2020
Epi 168: Kimmel, Fallon and how late night is tackling the Corona crisis. With journalist Jen Chaney
The show must go on----from home! Journalist and TV critic Jen Chaney (New York Magazine, NY Times) joins me to talk about how the late night talk shows are tackling their productions during the Coronavirus epidemic. The TV and Film industries are changing minute by minute as the Covid-19 outbreak…
March 24, 2020
Episode 167: Judith Heumann "Crip Camp" (Netflix), Author "Being Heumann"
This week we are honored to have disability rights activist Judith Heumann on the show. Ms Heumann is the author of “Being Heumann” (together with Kristen Joiner) and stars in the new Netflix documentary “Crip Camp”, exec produced by Michelle and Barack Obama. She talks to us about how her experien…
March 20, 2020
Epi 166 An update w/ Erik Anderson: the state of the film industry, movies abt self-isolation & more
Epi 166 An update w/ Erik Anderson: the state of …
March 13, 2020
Episode 165: Writer/Producer Ed Burns "The Plot Against America"
This week on Pop Culture Confidential the great writer/producer Ed Burns. Burns, a former Baltimore detective and public school teacher, has together with David Simon written and produced some of TVs greatest shows, including "The Wire”. The Philip Roth novel "The Plot Against America” (published i…
March 3, 2020
164: Guest Erik Anderson/AwardsWatch on Coronavirus industry impact,César protests & our new collab!
Very happy to welcome back the Editor-in-Chief of…
Feb. 25, 2020
Episode 163: Actor Rick Rossovich on the legacy of Top Gun, 1986 to 2020 and beyond!
We feel the need for speed!! On the show this week actor Rick Rossovich who played Ron ‘Slider’ Kerner, wingman to Val Kilmer’s Iceman in Top Gun (1986). Mr. Rossovich talks about his career, his experiences on Top Gun, the myths and legacy of the franchise, his work in TV and more! All leading up …
Feb. 13, 2020
Epi 162 Exclusive interview with Alicia Vikander, playing icon Gloria Steinem and finding her voice.
We are thrilled to bring you this special and personal conversation with actor Alicia Vikander! She talks to us about starring as feminist icon Gloria Steinem in the upcoming film ‘The Glorias’ (directed by Julie Taymor), about how she has has found her voice and what she wants to do with her Holly…
Feb. 7, 2020
Episode 161: Oscar week! Predicting the Oscars with Math. "Oscarmetrics" Ben Zauzmer
On this Pop Culture Confidential Oscar week special: Predicting the Oscars with math, analytics and good old fashion statistics! Our guest is mathematician Ben Zauzmer. Mr. Zauzmer majored in applied math at Harvard University and works as a manager of baseball analytics for the Los Angeles Dodger…
Feb. 5, 2020
Episode 160: The 2020 Oscar predictions special with Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times
It’s our 2020 Oscar predictions special! We are thrilled to welcome Kyle Buchanan back to the show, for the 3rd year in a row. Mr Buchanan is the New York Times Carpetbagger columnist and reporter, covering every aspect of awards season. Join us as we predict the winners and discuss this years Aca…
Feb. 4, 2020
Episode 159: Oscar week special! 'Citizen Canine', author Wendy Mitchell
Episode 159: Oscar week special! 'Citizen Canine', author Wendy Mitchell by Pop Culture Confidential
Feb. 3, 2020
OSCAR WEEK on Pop Culture Confidential: Nominee Regina Graves Set Decortor 'The Irishman'
OSCAR WEEK on POP CULTURE CONFIDENTIAL
Award-winn…
Feb. 3, 2020
OSCAR WEEK on Pop Culture Confidential:Nominee Barbara Ling Prod Designer on Tarantino's OUATIH
OSCAR WEEK on Pop Culture Confidential!
Revisit …
Jan. 22, 2020
Episode 158: Our first TV special of 2020! With tv/film critic Candice Frederick
There is SO much great TV coming in 2020 so we to…
Jan. 13, 2020
Episode 157: Our reactions to the Oscar nominations! With critic and Oscar expert Thelma Adams
A Pop Culture Confidential special! The great The…
Jan. 5, 2020
REVISITING: Barbara Ling, Production Designer on Tarantino's 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'
Welcome back to PART 2 of our 'Once Upon a Time i…
Jan. 5, 2020
REVISITING: Mary Ramos, Music Supervisor on Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time in Hollywood'
One of our favorite guests returns to Pop Culture…
Dec. 20, 2019
Episode 156: Cats! Controversies! Awards season! Guest: Erik Anderson, Editor-in-Chief, AwardsWatch
A Pop Culture Confidential favorite is back! Edit…
Nov. 27, 2019
Episode 155: Award-winning set decorator Regina Graves 'The Irishman'
Award-winning set decorator Regina Graves (‘Blue Jasmine’, ‘I am Legend’, ‘The Knick’, ‘Gotham’, ‘Vinyl)’ joins us this week to talk about her work on Martin Scorsese’s epic new picture 'The Irishman’, premiering on Netflix this week. Regina Graves shares some the most fascinating aspects of her te…
Nov. 20, 2019
Episode 154: Director Jay Roach "Bombshell"
An exclusive hour with director Jay Roach about his explosive, upcoming new movie ‘BOMBSHELL’! Emmy award winning director Jay Roach ('Austin Powers', 'Meet the Parents', ‘Recount', 'Game Change', ‘ Trumbo') joins us to talk about Bombshell, the story of the toppling of the former Fox News Chief Ro…
Nov. 9, 2019
Episode 153: A guide to the streaming wars with Richard Lawson, chief critic @ Vanity Fair
Get ready for battle! With the help of Richard Lawson, chief critic @ Vanity Fair, Pop Culture Confidential guides you through the, so called, streaming wars! Already overwhelmed by the content streaming out there? Well, get ready for new streamers like Apple Tv +, Disney + and HBO Max. Richard Law…
Oct. 30, 2019
Episode 152: Gianni Russo "Hollywood Godfather My Life in the Movies and the Mob"
This week on Pop Culture Confidential, Gianni Russo, author of the memoir ‘Hollywood Godfather’. Mr. Russo has a led a life so eventful it’s not surprising that the book has already been optioned, and a TV show is in the making! The film lover will recognize Gianni Russo from his role as Don Corleo…