Media Path Podcast

Brad Onishi and Dan Miller are authors, scholars, educators and thought leaders who share similar histories as Christian ministers who have migrated beyond their flock. From this unique and compelling perspective, they are perfectly positioned to observe and discuss the rise and current political influence of Christian Nationalism. Their hit podcast, Straight White American Jesus explores the Christian Right’s emerging influence in shaping our political landscape. We chat with Brad and Dan about their experiences within the church and its teachings and why their perspectives began to shift. We delve into the role played by Orange County, California in the birth of the religious right, (Brad preached at a Yorba Linda megachurch). We consider how Evangelicals square their values with their votes for Donald Trump and so much more.Plus, Fritz and Weezy recommend Rachel Maddox’s new podcast ULTRA and Geoffrey Berman's book, Holding The Line.Path Points of Interest:Straight White American JesusBrad Onishi's WebsiteThe Orange Wave - A History of the Religious Right Since 1960SWAJ Live EventSWAJ on PatreonPreparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism--and What Comes Next by Bradley Onishi Daniel Miller on AmazonRachel Maddox’s new podcast ULTRA Holding The Line by Geoffrey Berman

Media and Music Producer Spencer Proffer joins us to talk about his Paramount + doc, The Day The Music Died which beautifully tells the story of the song that lives on, Don McLean’s American Pie. Plus, Audio Content Creators Georgia Wright and Kenia Hale are using storytelling to share the important narrative of how climate change is impacting the lives of young people throughout the world. Their New York Times recommended podcast, Inherited creatively embraces the youth climate movement.And Fritz and Weezy are recommending Chasing Trane on Hulu and Severance on Apple +.Path Points of Interest:Spencer Proffer and Meteor 17The Day The Music Died on Paramount + Spencer Proffer - BioSpencer Proffer on WikipediaMore on The Way The Music DiedAmerican Pie interpretationsInherited PodcastGeorgia WrightKenia HaleChasing Trane - Hulu Severance Gift of Democracy

Bob Hope brought so much more than entertainment when he travelled the globe entertaining our troops. In a time before technology he provided healing, home and yes, hope. In return, Bob Hope received hundreds of thousands of letters of gratitude from the soldiers, nurses, spouses and parents sacrificing so much and longing for comfort and peace. Moved and inspired by their letters, Bob wrote back often and a deeply moving collection of these exchanges is featured in a new book by Martha Bolton and Linda Hope called Dear Bob: Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.’s of World War II.Martha wrote for Bob Hope for fifteen years and it is her great honor to share this compilation. She joins us for a heartwarming conversation.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Last Movie Stars on HBO and Sidney on Apple +.Path Points of Interest:Martha BoltonDear Bob: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War IIby Martha BoltonMartha Bolton's Amazon Author PageThe Last Movie Stars on HBOSidney - Apple Plus One of Weezy's Bob Hope Interviews:

ruce Belland pioneered boy band hysteria with The Four Preps. Hearts were won and minds were lost as The Preps created teen bedlam touring with Ricky Nelson. The Preps scored massive hits with 26 Miles, Down By The Station and Big Man before Bruce moved on to produce over 1000 hours of television including Wheel of Fortune, Name That Tune and Hollywood Squares. We are also welcoming filmmaker Susie Singer Carter whose award winning short, My Mom and The Girl takes an achingly beautiful look at Alzheimer’s Disease while giving us Valerie Harper’s final soul moving performance.Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Ken Burns’ The U.S. and The Holocaust on PBS and Keep This Between Us on Hulu.Path Points of Interest:Bruce BellandThe Four Preps - WikipediaThe Four PrepsMy Mom and the Girl on PrimeSusie Singer Carter - Go Girl MediaSusie Singer Carter - WikipediaSusie Singer Carter - IMDBThe U.S. and The Holocaust - Ken BurnsKeep This Between Us - Hulu and Freeform

Scott Shepherd has overseen hundreds of hours of your favorite TV shows like The Equalizer, Miami Vice, Quantum Leap and many more including Monarch, his new show on Fox and Hulu. Scott is currently pouring his gift for storytelling into a series of mystery novels featuring Scotland Yard Detective Austin Grant. Scott is with us to share his writing tips, tricks and practices, his passion for Steven King, The Twilight Zone and Bruce Springsteen, and a bouquet of stories about his intriguing show biz lineage which includes his great grandfather, Louis B. Mayer. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Where the Crawdads Sing and The Patient.Path Points of Interest:Scott ShepherdScott Shepherd's Amazon Author PageGift of DemocracyThe Patient - FX/HuluWhere The Crawdads Sing MovieWhere The Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensGift of Democracy

Blue-eyed soul pioneer, Felix Cavaliere soared to chart topping heights with The Rascals and their smash hits, Good Lovin’, Groovin’, It’s a Beautiful Morning, and People Got to Be Free, all designed to elevate your spirits and positively change the world.Rock and Roll, Songwriter, Musician, Vocal Group, and Grammy Hall of Famer Felix is adding best selling author to his list of accomplishments with the new biorgraphy, Felix Cavaliere: Memoir of a Rascal.Felix writes his heart into his words and his music and he joins Fritz and Weezy, who, this week, are recommending Mike on Hulu and the podcasts Fever Dreams and The Orange Wave.Path Points of Interest:Felix CavaliereFelix Cavaliere: Memoir of a RascalThe Rascals and Tom Jones The Orange Wave: A History of the Religious Right Since 1960 PodcastStraight White American Jesus PodcastFever Dreams PodcastMike on HuluGift of Democracy

Yes, there are grownups on TikTok and they are getting it done, Son. Joining us in the studio are Evan Lovett from L.A. In A Minute and Jon Mattox from Creating Music And Sound.Evan brings his hometown enthusiasm to TikTok and Instagram with L.A. in a Minute, which highlights and deliciously details Los Angeles landmarks, bringing you little known fun facts about the eateries, streets, highways, teams, neighborhoods and culture which uniquely define his city. Jon Mattox is a music producer whose TikTok, Creating Music And Sound engagingly shares tips and techniques, histories and insider insights about recording technology and music making.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Surface on Apple + and My Life As A Rolling Stone on Epix.  Path Points of Interest:Evan LovettEvan Lovett's TikTok - L.A. in a MinuteEvan Lovett's Instagram - L.A. In A MinuteJon Mattox's TikTok - Creating Music And SoundSurface on Apple TVLast Letter From Your Lover on Netflix Last Letter From Your Lover by JoJo MoyesRolling Stones Documentary on EpixGift of Democracy

Comedian/Actor/Podcaster/Peacemaker Maz Jobrani has been entertaining global audiences for decades and sharing, through his comedy, just how much we all have in common.  Maz hosts his own podcast, Back To School and his newest standup special, Pandemic Warrior is available now on Peacock TV. Maz shares his insightful and hilarious insights and stories.Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Rescue on Disney +, Thirteen Lives on Prime and Virgin River on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Maz JobraniBack To School PodcastMaz Jobrani on YoutubeMaz Jobrani on InstagramMaz Jobrani on FacebookMaz Jobrani on TwitterThe RescueThirteen LivesVirgin River 

The paths of 56,000 exuberant music fans intersected in Queens, NY on August 15th, 1965, the night the Beatles played Shea Stadium and forever altered the arc of rock history. Present and accounted for were celebrities, writers, agents, producers, photographers, opening act performers, security guards, radio personalities, cameramen, and hordes of teaming, screaming fans. Among them: Whoopi Goldberg, Meryl Streep, Steven Van Zandt, future Beatle wives Linda Eastman and Barbara Bach; Bobby Vinton,  Ed Sullivan, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Felix Cavaliere, Marvin Gaye, and so many more. Their intersecting stories are woven together in Laurie Jacobson’s Top of the Mountain: The Beatles at Shea Stadium. Laurie joins us with dishy details. Plus Weezy’s media path complimented her physical journey as she read A Frog in the Fjord by Lorelou Desjardins and Names for the Sea by Sarah Moss. And Fritz is recommending 1861 by Adam Goodheart and Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Laurie JacobsonTop of the Mountain: The Beatles at Shea Stadium by Laurie JacobsonLaurie Jacobson's Author Page on AmazonThe Beatles at Shea on VimeoA Frog in The Fjord by Lorelou Desjardins Names for the Sea by Sarah Moss 1861 by Adam GoodheartRumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World

Acting was never Christopher Knight’s idea. It was the family business and he began auditioning at the age of seven and landing commercials and TV guest spots before a man named Schwartz booked him to play Peter Brady. It turns out that being a Brady is a lifetime assignment. Chris has learned to embrace it and use the force for good, becoming a successful tech pioneer, businessman and entrepreneur. Chris understands that the Brady name gets you in the door. But from there, he feels a responsibility to make the family proud. In other words, don’t break a vase. Chris joins us with some Brady insights.Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending the Elvis movie, Mormon No More on Hulu and Tom Jones on The Voice UK!Path Points of Interest:Christopher KnightChristopher Knight HomesChristopher Knight Brands Home CollectionThe Real Brady Bros PodcastTruelove MovieJourney ForwardChristopher Knight on InstagramThe Real Brady Bros on FacebookElvis - In Theaters Mormon No MoreTom Jones on The Voice UK