

Media Path Podcast
Big Heads Media
Have you ever become obsessed with a topic and taken a deep dive into consuming all you could uncover about it?
Media Path podcast is here to indulge your obsessions. hosted by Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker, the show takes you along on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV, podcasts and music related to a given topic of captivation. We are exploring entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their intriguing intersections.
Fritz Coleman is a legendary Los Angeles weatherman/humorist. Louise Palanker is a filmmaker/columnist and co-founder of Premiere Radio.
Hop aboard. Discover more layers, intrigue and substance. Go beyond binging with Media Path.
Media Path podcast is here to indulge your obsessions. hosted by Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker, the show takes you along on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV, podcasts and music related to a given topic of captivation. We are exploring entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their intriguing intersections.
Fritz Coleman is a legendary Los Angeles weatherman/humorist. Louise Palanker is a filmmaker/columnist and co-founder of Premiere Radio.
Hop aboard. Discover more layers, intrigue and substance. Go beyond binging with Media Path.
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Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 7min
Must Hear Promo Secrets & Must See TV
Television promo and strategy greats Vince Manze and Preston Beckman masterminded Must See TV at NBC and groundbreaking FOX programming like American Idol, 24 and House. These two broadcasting giants have been tapped to roll out Discovery Plus and they’ve got stories to share about the casting of Friends, how to promote talents like Seinfeld who hate promos, the programming war that pitted Tiffany Amber Thiessen against Tiffany Amber Theissen and that time a lighting rig almost took out beloved Los Angeles weatherman Fritz Coleman. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate, Hemmingway on PBS, The Fight of Our Lives, It All Begins With a Song, and Poldark.Path Points of Interest:Discovery PlusVince Manze in Variety Preston Beckman in Hollywood ReporterHemmingway on PBSHemingway Books on AmazonThe Fight of Our Lives - Streaming on PrimeBefore We Were Yours by Lisa WingateIt All Begins With a Song on Amazon https://www.visitmusiccity.com/itallbeginswithasongPoldarkPoldark books by Winston GrahamPoldark Fandomshttp://poldarkbbc.fandom.comhttps://poldarkbbc.fandom.com/wiki/Poldark_WikiFritz and Fred Ad

Apr 8, 2021 • 56min
Classic Pop & Memorable Melodies featuring Gary Puckett
Gary Puckett may possess the finest voice in rock and roll history. His sound on hits like Young Girl, Woman Woman, Over You and Lady Willpower is an unmistakably powerful piece of pop history. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap are actively touring the world and recording new material and Gary joins Fritz and Weezy to fill us in on the latest news from the front of the Union Army. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Battered Bastards of Baseball, Elizabeth and Margaret, Tennessee Whiskey: The Dean Dillon Story and Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry.Path Points of Interest:Battered Bastards of Baseball on Netflix Elizabeth and Margaret - Love and Loyalty on NetflixBillie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry on Apple+Tennessee Whisky: The Dean Dillon Story - Amazon PrimeGary Puckett

Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 16min
Music Docs & Filmmaking Facts
Dennis Lambert is the hitmaker behind “We Built This City,” “Nightshift,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” and hundreds more classic recordings. Dennis's newest song, Covid 19 Blues features an all-star cast and benefits the Jazz Foundation and the Actors Fund. Bob Sarles is a prolific documentary filmmaker whose award winning movie, Bang! The Bert Berns Story explores the brief and extraordinary life of the intriguing man behind Twist and Shout and Piece of My Heart. Dennis and Bob share insights into their crafts and histories. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Seaspiracy and Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal. Path Points of Interest:Dennis LambertDennis Lambert's Solo AlbumOf All The Things DocumentaryCovid 19 BluesCovid 19 Blues LYRIC VIDEOBANG! The Bert Berns Story TrailerBang! The Bert Berns Story Full MovieBob Sarles WebsiteBob Sarles Video PortfolioAdditional Bob Sarles Films:FEED YOUR HEAD: The Psychedelic EraSOULSVILLE Eight short documentary films produced by Ravin' Films for exhibition at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis.Produced by Christina Keating. Directed + Edited by Bob Sarles.Yo Cip!A Documentary short about venerable Hollywood session musician Gene “Cip” Cipriano.Ballad of Easy Rider Music VideoJohn Hurlbut and Jorma KaukonenMusic video for a song from the album The River Flowsa Ravin' Film - Directed and edited by Bob SarlesBob Sarles on VimeoOperation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal SeaspiracyFritz's Piece - Race and Old White Guys

Mar 25, 2021 • 48min
Streaming Picks & Reading Classics
Fritz and Weezy are suggesting and discussing The Pharmacist, The Brothers Warner, HBO’s Q: Into The Storm, Nat Geo’s Genius: Aretha, Shooting Midnight Cowboy by Glenn Frankel, George Orwell classics Animal Farm and 1984 and William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. Plus Books into movies, Firefly Lane and Moxie, and some Little Known Leave it to Beaver Lore.Path Points of Interest:The Pharmacist - NetflixThe Brothers - Warner - Amazonhttps://thebrotherswarner.comShooting Midnight Cowboy by Glenn FrankelFirefly Lane by Kristin HannahThe Nightingale by Kristin HannahThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahFirefly Lane on NetflixFlyaway by Kristen Hannah Moxie by Jennifer MathieuMoxie on Netflix Q: Into The Storm on HBOLeave it to Beaver Facebook GroupJerry Mathers' WebsiteJerry's Mother's Memories of Hugh BeaumontRose Hills Memorial Park Commercial Film Starring Jerry Mathers and Hugh Beaumont

Mar 18, 2021 • 60min
Child Stardom & Second Acts featuring Mason Reese
There was something so uniquely beguiling about four year old Mason Reese that Madison Avenue soon realized that this little kid sold product! Soon, young Mason was hawking Dunkin Donuts, Underwood deviled ham, Raison Bran and Kung Fu Adventure Sets. He was then guest hosting with Mike Douglas, interviewing his idols like Leonard Nimoy, dancing with Danny Thomas and driving the Goodyear blimp. To us mortal kids, Mason’s childhood was the stuff of dreams. But how was it for Mason? He is here to tell us. Plus Fritz and Weezy discuss Oscar noms and recommend The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Bad Reputation: The Joan Jett Story and Little Voice from Sarah Bareilles.Path Points of InterestMason ReeseDo You Remember article on Mason ReeseReply All Episode - Why is Mason Reese Crying?Mason Reese on YoutubeThe United States vs. Billie Holiday Billie DocumentaryBad Reputation: The Story of Joan JettJoan Jett and the Blackhearts Web SiteMayor of Sunset StripLittle Voice on Apple+Sarah Bareilles: Little Voice musichttps://open.spotify.com/album/2Z9WUERfMjOgQ6ze9TcGbFhttps://g.co/kgs/1UzstVhttps://www.amazon.com/More-Love-Songs-Little-Season/dp/B08H2J8FQVLittle Voice Season One Cast Albumhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4ExkZjP4xLy4x9GM0KniJEhttps://www.amazon.com/Little-Voice-Season-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B08F6FW5GZSounds Like Me: My Life So Far In Song by Sarah BareillesBrave by Sarah Bareilles FelicityThe Black Panthers on Independent LensOscar Nominations for Best Picture:The Father Judas and the Black Messiah Mank Minari Promising Young WomanSound of MetalThe Trial of the Chicago 7

Mar 11, 2021 • 1h 5min
Music Docs & Session Players featuring Denny Tedesco
Denny Tedesco’s long awaited and much heralded film The Wrecking Crew tells the story of his father Tommy Tedesco and all of the unsung studio musicians who created the soundtrack of the sixties. Denny’s next movie, The Immediate Family will document the great players who backed the 70’s singer songwriters like Carole King, James Taylor, Jackson Browne and Linda Ronstadt. Denny joins us to share his filmmaking story. Plus Fritz and Weezy recommend The Sound of Metal, Biggie: I Gotta Story To Tell, I Care A Lot and Murder Among The Mormons.Path Points of Interest:Denny TedescoThe Wrecking Crew documentaryThe Wrecking Crew on Amazon PrimeThe Immediate Family Rolling Stone ArticleImmediate Family documentary on IMDBHanging With Dr. ZSound of Metal - Amazon Prime Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell - NetflixMurder Among The MormonsI Care A LotGuardian Abuse articles by Diane Dimondhttps://www.noozhawk.com/article/diane_dimond_elder_guardianships_a_shameful_racket_in_america_20160220https://www.noozhawk.com/article/diane_dimond_remembering_betty_winstanleyhttps://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/diane-dimond-art-imitates-life-inside-the-insidious-world-of-elder-guardianships/article_d782f3fc-4359-508b-a9da-cf9e61474445.html

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 10min
The Night Stalker & Crime Journalism
The Netflix mini series, Night Stalker: The search for a killer features KNBCs Laurel Erickson and Paul Skolnick, reporters who stayed hot on the trail of lead detectives hunting a serial killer who was terrorizing Los Angeles in 1984. How did the collective efforts of investigators, reporters and L.A. citizens finally stop a monster? Paul and Laurel lived it and are here to tell it. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending, the Netflix doc Made You Look, HBOs Allen v. Farrow, What Falls Away by Mia Farrow and Comedy Central’s Drunk History. Path Points of Interest:Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer - NetflixMade You Look - A True Story About Fake ArtMy Kid Could Paint ThatDrunk HistoryAllen v Farrow on HBOWhat Falls Away by Mia Farrow

Feb 25, 2021 • 51min
Songwriting & Legacy Making featuring Diane Warren
Her path has taken her from Cher to to Celine, from Gaga to McCartney, from Bieber to Biden and beyond. Iconic songwriting diva Diane Warren joins Fritz and Weezy to share insights into her creative process and how she has successfully harnessed the power of her songs into a successful business. With 37 years of hit records behind her, Diane remains focussed on her next projects which include an upcoming curated album of her songs featuring some of her favorite artists, a possible trip to Broadway and this year’s Oscars. Diane’s songs Io si (Seen) from The Life Ahead and Free from The One and Only Ivan are both short-listed for Academy Award nominations. Plus, Fritz and Weezy recommend Judas and the Black Messiah, Nomadland, Why We’re Polarized and The Black Church.Path Points of Interest:Diane WarrenIo si (Seen) from The Road Ahead performed by Laura PausiniFree from Disney's The One And Only Ivan performed by Charlie PuthHere's To The Nights Performed Ringo Starr and friendsTimes Like This performed by Darius RuckerThe Change performed by JojoJudas and the Black Messiah Why We're Polarized by Ezra KleinNomadlandThe Black Church

Feb 18, 2021 • 1h 3min
Iconic TV & Creative Drive featuring Tony Dow & Bill Mumy
Both Tony Dow and Bill Mumy were launched into public lives as children. As adults, Their work ethic and wide ranging talents have sustained their creative output. At the age of 12 Tony won the role of Wally Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver. Today he is a director, producer and world renowned sculptor. Bill Mumy had logged over 100 TV credits before he was cast as Will Robinson on Lost in Space at age 10. Today Bill is an actor, musician and song writer. Tony and Bill join Fritz and Weezy to discuss the unique experience of child stardom and how their early years have impacted their adult pursuits. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending One Nigh in Miami, The Medici, The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah and The Grapes of Wrath.Path Points of Interest:Tony Dow on WikipediaTony Dow's SculpturesTony Dow on FacebookBill Mumy on IMDBBill Mumy's WebsiteBill Mumy's album Good GriefAncient Aliens Babylon 5 starring Bill Mumy and featuring special effects designed by Tony Dow on HBO MaxBabylon 5 on Remastered DVD Lost in Space on NetflixOn Purpose written by Bill Mumy and Angela CartwrightAction Skulls featuring Bill Mumy, John Cowsill and Vicki PetersonBill Mumy on FacebookThe Medici The BorgiasOne Night in MiamiThe Two Killings of Sam CookeThe Four Winds by Kristin HannahKristin Hannah Books Firefly Lane on Netflix The Nightingale The Grapes of Wrath by John StenbeckThe Grapes of Wrath film

Feb 11, 2021 • 1h 4min
Standup Stories & Zombie Lit featuring Dwayne Perkins
Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins Fritz and Weezy for a conversation that moves from the roots of funny to the rules of zombie literature. Dwayne’s comedy specials can be found at Drybar and on streaming media. His books, Hot Chocolate for the Mind and Zombie Run are available wherever you find books and Dwayne’s insights into all of the above and how comedians are surviving the pandemic are right here! Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Dig on Netflix, Mike Nichols: A Life, Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder and on PBS’s American Masters, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Marian Anderson.Path Points of Interest:Dwayne PerkinsDwayne Perkins on InstagramDwayne Perkins BooksHot Chocolate for the MindZombie RunComedy Special Take NoteDwayne Perkins on DrybarThe Dig on NetflixMike Nichols: A LifePrairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline FraserPBS American Masters: Laura Ingalls WilderAmerican Masters: Marian Anderson - The Whole World In Her Hands