

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.
Episodes
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May 27, 2021 • 55min
Brandy, Such a Fine Girl & Yacht Rock featuring Elliot Lurie
Is Brandy really such a fine girl? Writer/Performer Elliot Lurie from Looking Glass is about to rock your yacht with the truth about the sailor’s favorite girl in that harbor town. Plus is it yacht or is it not? Elliot is becoming an expert And it’s Fritz vs. Elliot in “Brandy Trivia.” And Fritz and Weezy are recommending My Love and Kiss the Ground on Netflix, Hacks on HBO and P!nk: All I Know So Far on Prime.Path Points of Interest:My Love - NetflixKiss The Ground - NetflixPink: All I Know So FarP!nk: All I Know So Far Trailer:Pink: Staying True on Prime VideoHacksElliot LurieBrandy Acapella with Elliot Lurie and Yonge Guns QuartetLooking Glass perform BrandyElliot's Youtube ChannelElliot on Facebook Yacht Rock Revue

May 20, 2021 • 54min
Grazing In The Grass & 60’s Soul featuring Harry Elston from Friends of Distinction
Harry Elston is a wonderful Friend of great Distinction and he has had himself some incredible adventures with his chart topping group, The Friends of Distinction, his touring years with Ray Charles and an early stint as limo driver to The Temptations. Harry has dishy stories about Miles Davis, Jim Brown, The Fifth Dimension, Pat Boone and more, and Harry is not holding back. Can you dig it? Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Woman in the Window, Concrete Cowboy, Money Explained and The Underground Railroad.Path Points of Interest:Harry ElstonThe Friends of DistinctionGrazing in the GrassLove or Let Me Be LonelyThe Woman in the WindowConcrete CowboyFire On The HIll documentaryhttps://www.fireonthehill.laThe Underground Railroad SeriesThe Underground Railroad book by Colson WhiteheadColson Whitehead Author PageMoney ExplainedMoney Explained Trailer

May 13, 2021 • 1h 12min
Country Music & Inclusivity featuring Billy Gilman
Billy Gilman’s story is as American and as moving and inspiring as the lyrics of any country music song. Signed to a record deal at age 11, Billy’s smash hit One Voice captured hearts and fans but Billy’s awareness of his truth was moving faster than Nashville’s ability to accept it. Billy came out as gay in 2014 and moved into the power pop lane for his season on The Voice where he placed second. Only now is he turning back towards his country roots, collaborating with the acapella group Home Free for a reimagining of his first hit. Billy is here to talk about all of it.Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending David Attenborough’s Life in Color on Netflix, Framing John DeLorean on Amazon Prime, documentaries on the Dixie Chicks’ and the Chely Wright, Shut Up and Sing and Wish Me Away and Ken Burns’ Country Music series on PBS.Path Points of Interest:Billy Gilman's WebsiteOne Voice with Billy Gilman and Home FreeBilly's Original One Voice VideoOne Voice: Billy Gilman and Home Free on Apple MusicFan Reaction to Billy Coming Out from The Pocket Fairy, Owen MiddletonMusic Through Heart Songs - Billy Gilman and Mattie J.T. StepanekBooks by Mattie J.T. StepanekSoles To Souls Billy Gilman on The VoiceBilly Gilman on YoutubeBilly Gilman on FacebookBilly Gilman on Twitter@BillyGilmanOne Voice Reaction VideosQoFy ReactsGator MikeJacob RestitutoKing Family ReactsDrama Syd ETVReaction To Billy's Original One Voice Video by Billy YSCLife in Color - NetflixFraming John DeLorean - Prime Video Ken Burns' Country Music The Dixie Chicks' Shut Up and Sing Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer by Chelly WrightLifted Off the Ground by Chely WrightWish Me Away - Chely Wright Documentary

May 6, 2021 • 1h 4min
Elayne Boosler & Trail Blazing Comedy
Elayne Boosler carved a path through the comedy landscape that led her from tiny New York clubs to huge stadiums and enormously popular standup specials. Her strategy? Just be funny. Yes, she faced challenges and obstacles but as women in every field are learning to do boldly… she persisted. Elayne is hilarious and kind and she is bringing the joy! Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Without Remorse on Amazon Prime, Hulu’s Investigations by Vice, Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece Theater and Beautiful Things by Hunter Biden.Path Points of Interest:Elayne Boosler's WebsiteElayne Boosler's Viral Articles:Saying "Joke" is No Excuse for Offensive BehaviorI Was a Correspondents' Dinner Comedian. Michelle Wolf Was No BullyElayne Boosler in Huffington PostElayne Boosler's Blog PostsTails of JoySmile.Amazon.comElayne On Social MediaFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ElayneBooslerComedyPagehttps://www.facebook.com/elaynebooslerTwitterInstagramYoutubeTails of Joy on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/tailsofjoy/https://www.facebook.com/tailsofjoyrescue/Tails of Joy on InstagramBeautiful Things by Hunter BidenWithout Remorse - Amazon PrimeInvestigations by Vice - HuluAtlantic Crossing on PBS Masterpiece TheaterRakeDerry GirlsThe BridgeThe TunnelGirls Like Us by Sheila Weller

Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
Writers’ Room Stories & Hangin’ with Dr. Z. featuring Dana Gould
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes hosted a seventies style afternoon talk show? Dana Gould has gone beyond wondering and created this exact slice of YouTube heaven. Hangin’ With Dr. Z. Season One is an actual thing that exists on the internet and Dana Gould is here to explain himself. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending Mare of Easttown on HBO, The Bleeding Edge on Netflix, Time on Prime and The Circle on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:Dana GouldHangin' With Dr. Z. Official SiteHangin' With Dr. Z. on YoutubeDr. Z. Mushroom CraftDr. Z. Playboy InterviewThe Dana Gould Hour PodcastHanging with Doctor Z's socials:https://www.instagram.com/hangingwithdoctorz/https://twitter.com/hanging_zDana Gould's Socials:https://www.instagram.com/danagould/https://twitter.com/danagouldhttps://www.facebook.com/officialdanagouldThe Bleeding Edge - NetflixTime - Amazon Prime Mare of Easttown on HBO starring Kate WinsletThe Circle on Netflix

Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
Family Harmonies & Pop Sensations featuring The Cowsills
At the waning edge of the turbulent sixties The Cowsills topped the charts with an infectious power popped sound that was loved by kids and parents and trusted by parents because, after all, their mom was in the band! The real-life Cowsills inspired the sit-com Partridge Family but The Cowsills’ public facing talent and charm was haunted by behind-the-scenes secrets and fears. Bob, Paul and Susan Cowsill have survived and thrived and they join Fritz and Weezy to talk about their new podcast, an upcoming album and the future of the Happy Together Tour. Plus Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Keepers, The Father, Ginny and Georgia and Ricki Lee Jones’ new autobiography, Last Chance Texaco.Pop Points of Interest:Cowsill.comThe Cowsills PodcastFamily Band: The Cowsills StoryExtensive Fan SiteThe Cowsills' Facebook Page:Documenting The Cowsills PlaylistThe Father Ginny and GeorgiaThe Keepers Last Chance Texaco by Ricki Lee Jones

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


