Media Path Podcast

Hadassah Lieberman’s new book is called Hadassah: An American Story and she joins us for a heartfelt conversation about her life as an immigrant, a daughter of Holocaust Survivors, a wife of a U.S. Senator (almost Vice President!), blended families and her advocacy for public health and a better understanding of our shared humanity. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Live at Mr. Kelly’s and Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed.Path Points of Interest:Hadassah: An American Story by Hadassah LiebermanAdditional books by Haddasah and Joe LiebermanLive at Mr. Kelly'sBob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed

Composer/Instrumentalist/Producer/Arranger/Editor/Professor Ruth Mendelson has written award-winning scores for film and television. She teaches at the Berklee College of music and she has written a fantastical, multi-dimensional, treasure hunt fairy tale for children of all ages called The Water Tree Way that will positively alter your trajectory through the world, pointing you towards joy, success and love. Ruth joins us with the wisdom behind her wisdom and Fritz and Weezy are recommending Dopesick on Hulu and The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein.Path Points of Interest:Ruth MendelsonRuth Mendelson at Berklee College of MusicThe Water Tree Way by Ruth MendelsonDr. Jane Goodall on The Water Tree WayWell Wishes and Blessings Project The Prison Within FilmThe Hopecast - Dr. Jane Goodall's PodcastDopeSick on HuluThe Invisible Wall by Harry BernsteinWater Tree Way Lessons Include:PersevereRespect NatureNotice PatternsFind Your CenterPractice CalmnessDe-Escalate ConflictHonor Your IdeasHear Your Own MusicBe KindWe are all connected 

Judy Norton launched herself into pop culture history at the age of 13, when she earned a part on The Waltons in 1971 and spent the next nine years of her young life portraying Mary Ellen Walton. Grown up Judy is an actor, singer, writer, director and athlete. She also participates in projects involving her cast mates and thus remains forever a Walton. Judy’s pandemic born Youtube channel answering fan questions about the show is a smash and she shares some of her more treasured memories with us right here! And, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel, The Many Saints of Newark on HBO Max and Acapulco on Apple+. All that plus, Weezy's emoji fueled Twitter exchange with Cher!Path Points of Interest:Judy NortonJudy Norton's Youtube ChannelJudy Norton on IMDBJudy Norton on WikipediaJudy Norton on TwitterJudy Norton on FacebookThe Many Saints of Newark - In Theaters on on HBO MaxThe Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin HarmelKristin Harmel's Amazon Author PageFriends and Fiction Facebook Group Acapulco on Apple+Cher on TwitterCher and Weezy's Twitter Exchange

Have you ever looked online for love? Have you ever looked online for a podcast about looking online for love? In either case, score! And settle in as we talk to Chat, Connect, Crash author Nan McCarthy and life coach/dating app expert Julie Demsey whose book Found: Swiping Right on Me to Find Love documents her journey of discovery through online dating. The conversation spans the history of love online with stories, secrets and tips! Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The White Lotus on HBO and Long Way Up on Apple+.Path Points of Interest:Nan McCarthyChat, Connect & Crash TrilogyNan McCarthy's Amazon Author PagePublishing Timeline of Chat, Connect, & CrashJulie DemseyFound: Swiping Right on Me to Find LoveJulie Demsey's Amazon Author PageThe White Lotus on HBOLong Way Up on Apple +

Anson Williams was destined for achievement wherever he set his course. He gratefully received and applied advice and guidance from key mentors along his journey, including Garry Marshall, Ron Howard and a janitor named Willie Turner. Anson talks acting, directing, singing, invention and how he leveraged ideas and opportunities to carve new and life changing pathways. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, Ethel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy by Anne Sebba, Impeachment: American Crime Story and Dear Evan Hansen.Path Points of Interest:Anson Williams on Wikipedia Anson Williams IMDBAnson's Book, Singing To a BulldogHappy Days on Me-TVAlert DropsEthel Rosenberg: An American Tragedy by Anne SebbaThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidDear Evan HansenImpeachment - American Crime Story on FX

Big Brother cast members made history this summer as The Cookout alliance insured that a black player will win the game for the first time in the show’s 21 year run. We are talking about the significance, the fan reaction and reality TV’s reflection of societal energy with Reality Blurred’s Andy Dehnart and reality show YouTuber and podcaster Cameshia Reviews. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Ken Burns’ Muhammad Ali doc, Prime’s doc series LulaRich and NBC’s podcast, Southlake.Path Points of Interest:Reality Blurred  WebsiteCameshia Reviews on YoutubeCameshia Reviews PodcastMuhammad Ali Documentary from Ken BurnsSouthlake PodcastSouthlake Podcast on Apple PodcastsIf You Really Knew Me - MTV's Challenge Day SeriesBig Brother on CBSBig Brother on Amazon PrimeLulaRich on Amazon Prime

We welcome writer/producer Cheri Steinkellner whose award gathering body of work includes Cheers, The Jeffersons, Facts of Life, Teacher’s Pet and the book for Broadway's Sister Act. She comes to us with stories, writing advice and loads of life-affirming charm and joy. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Girl Who Came Home by Hazel Gaynor, Worth on Netflix and brace for the impact of Fritz and Weezy’s first fight over Only Murders in the Building!Path Points of Interest:Cheri Steinkelnerhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0251482/https://groundlings.com/people/cheri-eichenCheers on WikipediaCheers on HuluCheers on PeacockCheers Fan Pageshttps://www.fanpop.com/clubs/cheershttps://cheersboston.com/cheers-fansCheers WikiOnly Murders in the BuildingWorth - Netflix The Girl Who Came Home

Bill Schnee is a Grammy winning music producer, engineer and mix master, who has worked with Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, The Beatles and beyond, devoting his career to conducting orchestras of studio tracks in the creation of the iconic music that we most cherish. Bill joins us to share the backstage stories that accompanied that music. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending CODA on Apple+, Yellowstone on Paramount, and The Last Letter From Your Lover, book by Jojo Moyes and movie on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Bill SchneeChairman at the Board is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BAM, and IndieBound                Bill Schnee on WIKIPEDIA  Sound On Sound Article  Chairman at the Board On Backbeat BooksCoda on Apple+Yellowstone on ParamountLast Letter From Your Lover by JoJo MoyesLast Letter From Your Lover - NetflixBill Schnee has worked with:Richard PerryBarbra StreisandCarly SimonRingo StarrGeorge HarrisonJohn LennonPaul McCartneyArt GarfunkelThe Pointer SistersHuey LewisBoz SkaggsChicagoDire StraitsSteely DanMiles DavisNatalie ColeBarry ManilowMarvin GayeThe JacksonsAaron NevilleBette MidlerAmy GrantVince GillRod Stewartand many more

Who better to walk us through a history of standup comedy than the man who wrote the book on it, Wayne Federman, and authenticated, brilliant standup comedian Shawn Pelofsky. The first comedy club may have been a primitive weapon with some funny carvings, so we’re going back only as far as Mark Twain and Will Rogers and moving right on into podcasting and Tik Tok hilarity. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins, The History of the Sitcom on CNN and Streaming, Ted Lasso on Apple +, The History of Stand-up: From Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle by Wayne Federman and, brace for impact, Weezy and Shawn take a deep dive into The Bachelor in Paradise.Path Points of Interest:Wayne FedermanShawn PelofskyShawn Pelofsky on TwitterWayne Federman on TwitterThe History of Stand-up from Mark Twain to Dave Chappelle by Wane FedermanWayne's Podcast - The History of Stand-upAmerican Dirt by Jeanine CumminsJeanineCummins.comHistory of the Sitcom, CNN and StreamingTed Lasso on Apple TVThe Bachelor in ParadiseWayne Federman on Weezy & The SwishIs this Wayne's very first podcast appearance?!Wayne and Weezy, behind the scenes on Weezy and The Swish

Fritz and Weezy serve up hand picked selections, recommended for your viewing, reading and listening pleasure, including McCartney 3,2,1, Barry Gibb’s new album Greenfields, Willie Nelson’s autobiography, It’s a Long Story, The Lost Leonardo documentary, and Our Own Worst Enemy - The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy by Tom Nichols which invites a dialogue about the state of things in America… That conversation path travels through vaccines, voting rights, The Holocaust, Black Lives Matter and California’s special election. Vote NO on the recall!Path Points of Interest:McCartney 3,2,1 with producer Rick Ruben on HULUBarry Gibb GreenfieldsBarry Gibb Greenfields on SpotifyThe Lost Leonardo - Documentary Our Own Worst Enemy - The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy by Tom NicholsWillie Nelson: It's a Long StoryWillie Nelson: Letters to AmericaMarvin Palanker - WWII Experience Interview