Media Path Podcast

Why did the world lose the King of Rock & Roll at the age of 42? The institutionalized answer has been drugs and decadence. Author and Elvis scholar Sally Hoedel begs to differ. She posits that Elvis was born with disease and/or dysfunction in nine of the eleven bodily systems and that his legendary drug use was an effort to self medicate. She proves her thesis with painstakingly sourced research into Elvis’s family tree, deep dives into medical records and interviews with those who knew him. Sally joins us to discuss her revelatory book,  Elvis: Destined To Die Young. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending We Need To Talk About Cosby on Showtime and The Gilded Age on HBO.Path Points of Interest:Sally HoedelDestined To Die Young by Sally HoedelWe Need To Talk About Cosby - ShowtimeChasing Cosby PodcastThe Gilded Age - HBO 

Hag, by Marc Eliot is the definitive biography of country legend Merle Haggard.Marc has penned best selling books on Cary Grant, The Eagles, Jimmy Stewart and so many more. His latest work explores the complex and conflicting personality forces that push and pull Merle Haggard both to the brink of destruction and to indelible greatness. Marc shines a light on the charismatic and mysterious man behind the achingly beautiful music that continues to move and inspire us. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Disney’s Encanto and Munich: The Edge Of War on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Marc Eliot Amazon Author PageHag: The Life, Times and Music of Merle Haggard by Marc EliotCountry Music by Ken BurnsCountry Music by Ken Burns on Amazon PrimeMerle Haggard Playlist on YoutubeEncantoMunich: The Edge of War

Peter Noone has been delighting audiences all of his life. A born entertainer, Peter went global with Herman’s Hermits when he was just fifteen years old, selling more than 60 million records and scoring seven gold records. Peter served proudly on the front lines of The British Invasion, with The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Tom Jones, Cream, The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield and so many more. Peter’s first person accounts, in full character dialect, are deliciously delivered. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Maid on Netflix and The Tender Bar on Prime.Path Points of Interest:Peter NoonePeter Noone on FacebookPeter Noone on TwitterHerman's Hermits on The Ed Sullivan ShowHerman's Hermits' Royal Command PerformancePeter Noone's BlogThe Tender Bar FilmThe Tender Bar by J.R. MoehringerMaid on NetflixMaid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land

Fritz and Weezy celebrate the lives and careers of Sidney Poitier and Bob Saget with friend, neighbor and Pitbull of Comedy, Bobby Slayton. Bobby has spent the last 30 years owning audiences with his relentless brand of offensively hilarious standup. He has unapologetically stolen scenes in Get Shorty, Ed Wood, Dreamgirls and Bandits, played Joey Bishop in The Rat Pack movie and stared in his own Showtime special, Born To Be Bobby. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Blackboard Jungle, To Sir With Love, In The Heat Of The Night, A Raisin In The Sun, A Patch Of Blue and Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.Path Points of Interest:Bobby SlaytonBobby Slayton on TwitterBobby Slayton on WikipediaBobby Slayton on IMDBSidney Poitier FilmsBlackboard Jungle To Sir With Love Lilies of the FieldA Patch of BlueA Raisin in the SunGuess Whos Coming To DinnerIn The Heat of the NightSepia CinderellaBob Saget Comedy Special - Zero to Sixty

Kelly Conway’s book is called My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America. We won’t contest her on that title. Kelly’s warm, loving, raucus childhood in the San Fernando Valley with her five little brothers and her tight and trusted relationship with her father prepared her for the fight of her life which would be protecting him as he once had her. Kelly joins us with stories and insights about what we share with one another that matters most. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Informant on Hulu, James Taylor & Carole King in Just Call Out My Name on CNN and Love, Victor on Hulu.Path Points of Interest:My Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad: Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in America by Kelly ConwayMy Dad's Funnier Than Your Dad on Audio, Narrated by Kelly ConwayKelly Conway on InstagramThe Informant - Hulu Love, VictorCarole King/James Taylor - Just Call Out My Name - CNN

The pandemic has challenged many of us to dig deep and discover that we may have options and opportunities that we were too busy to recognize. Best Selling Author and Motivational Keynote speaker Laura Gassner Otting helped create the  AmeriCorps program under President Bill Clinton, and her new book Limitless aims to help you shape a future that is in better alignment with your true purpose. Laura joins us for an illuminating conversation. Plus Fritz and Weezy are digging deeper into Being The Ricardos on Prime and recommending Bathtubs Over Broadway on Netflix, 1883 on Paramount +, Don’t Look Up on Prime, and Licorice Pizza in theaters.Path Points of Interest:Laura Gassner OttingLimitless by Laura Gassner OttingLaura Gassner Otting's Amazon Author PageLaura Gassner Otting on FacebookLaura Gassner Otting on TwitterAmeriCorpsIsaacson MillerExecSearches.comNonprofit Professionals Advisory GroupLaura Gassner Otting's Ted Talk, "How Can I Help?"Don't Look Up - Prime Bathtubs Over Broadway - NetflixLicorice Pizza - In Theaters 1883 on Paramount PlusBeing The Ricardos 

Suzan Johnson Cook is an inspired blend. I paella, if you will of Reverend, Doctor, Diplomat, Author, Academic, Theologian, Activist, Show Host and presidential advisor, who served as a policy advisor to President Clinton and in the Obama Administration as Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom. “Ambassador SuJay” has written 17 books, including My Fabulous Fifth Chapter for women over 50 who are ready to reach out for their personal goals and dreams. She joins us for a deep and meaningful conversation. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Attica and The Real Charlie Chaplin on Showtime, Little Men on Hulu and The Unforgivable on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Suzan Johnson Cook BioMy Fabulous Fifth Chapter by Suzan Johnson CookSuzan Johnson Cook's Amazon Author PageSuzan Johnson Cook on WikipediaSuzan Johnson Cook on Facebook Live Suzan Johnson Cook On YouTube Little Men on HuluThe Unforgivable on NetflixAttica on Showtime The Real Charlie Chaplin on Showtime 

What do comedians know about what you should watch and read and consider? They know a lot. We are joined by comedians, sages, thinkers Eric Schwartz and Cynthia Levin and we are talking about artistic pursuits, bundling your talents, turning a mistake into a meaningful moment, and owning the stage. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending the American Radical Podcast, The Mixtape series from Radio Lab, Coming Out Colton on Netflix, Spielberg’s West Side Story, and Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead but that’s just the beginning. Cynthia and Eric are recommending Being the Ricardos, Wu Tang Saga on Hulu, Narcos Mexico on Netflix, All About Me by Mel Brooks, and Steve Martin on Masterclass.Path Points of Interest:Eric SchwartzCynthia LevinWest Side StoryHarlem Shuffle American Radical podcast from MSNBC and Ayman MohyeldinMixtape series from Radio LabComing Out Colton Being the RicardosAll About Me by Mel BrooksMasterclassNarcos Mexico Wu Tang Saga Harlem ShuffleFritz and Weezy's Pilot, The Couch

Shirley Feeney was not just Laverne’s best friend. Cindy Williams made us feel like she was our bestie too. Cindy’s career has taken her from American Graffiti to The Conversation to Broadway and beyond. She’s worked with Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Henry Winkler, Gene Hackman, Dame Maggie Smith, Gene Kelly, and she’s written a book  all about it called Shirley, I Jest. Plus, Cindy is taking her one woman show, Me, Myself and Shirley on the road! Settle in because she found some time to share many stories and laughs with us. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Power of the Dog on Netflix, 800 Words on Acorn and 15 Minutes of Shame on HBO Max.Path Points of Interest:Cindy Williams in Me, Myself & ShirleyMe, Myself & Shirley TrailerShirley, I Jest: A Storied Life by Cindy WilliamsCindy Williams on IMDBCindy Williams on TwitterLaverne & Shirley on Youtube800 Words on AcornThe Power of the Dog in Theaters and on Netflix15 Minutes of Shame

Barry Kibrick’s storied career has taken him from The Iditarod dog sled race to the halls of NBC, The Ellis Island Medal of Honor and three Emmy awards. AND he produced Fritz’s groundbreaking variety show, It’s Fritz! Barry’s famed PBS show Between the Lines is now a podcast! He’s conducted thousands of fascinating interviews with extraordinary luminaries, so there is much to discuss. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending House of Gucci, now in theaters and Tik Tik Boom on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Barry KibrickBarry Kibrick's podcast Between the LinesBetween the Lines on YoutubeBetween the Lines on PBSHouse of Gucci - In Theaters and Streaming House of Gucci by Sara Gay FordenTik Tik BoomThe Real Story of ABBA: Bright Lights, Dark Shadows by Carl Magnus PalmThe Beatles: Get Back from Peter Jackson Shirley, I Jest by Cindy Williams