Phil Hellmuth, “Poker Brat”

Phil Hellmuth, “Poker Brat”

Phil Hellmuth is probably the most famous poker player in the world. He holds the record for the most championship bracelets at the World Series Of Poker (14, including the Main Event in 1989 and the Main Event of the WSOP Europe in 2012) as well as the most final tables and the most cashes. […]

Showbiz Show 8/4/17

Showbiz Show 8/4/17

This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Max and I reviewed Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in “The Dark Tower” and the documentaries “An Inconvenient Sequel” and “City of Ghosts.” We also talk about a new “Karate Kid” series, the return of “SNL Weekend Update Summer Edition,” and the Netflix series “Ozark.” Listen […]

Showbiz Show 7/28/17

Showbiz Show 7/28/17

This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Max and I reviewed the new Charlize Theron movie, “Atomic Blonde,” plus DVD/streaming suggestions “Gifted,” “Get Out,” “Ghost In The Shell,” and “The Boss Baby.” We also dissed Charlie Sheen’s upcoming 9/11 movie. Listen to our conversation here.

This Is Not Fake News (audio)

The St. Louis Ethical Society has released the audio of the Fake News speech I gave on July 16th, and has given me permission to post it on this site and as a podcast. Listen to the audio or if you prefer to read the speech, there’s a written transcript here.

Lacey Rose, “Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter”

Lacey Rose, “Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter”

I’m a fan of “Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter,” a series in its third season on Sundance TV. In each episode, a Hollywood Reporter editor sits down with six actors or actresses or directors or showrunners to describe the creative process behind the TV shows or movies that have created lots of buzz in […]

Showbiz Show 7/21/17

Showbiz Show 7/21/17

This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Max and I reviewed “Dunkirk,” “Valerian: City Of A Thousand Planets,” “The Journey,” and “Risk.” We also discussed Netflix’s “Castlevania” and “Ozark.” Listen to our conversation here.