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CLASSICS-Don't Bother to Knock with Alisha Soper 10/13/2026

CLASSICS-Don't Bother to Knock with Alisha Soper Front Row Classics welcomes actress & performer, Alisha Soper. Alisha is one of the world's premier Marilyn Monroe impressionists. She and Brandon discuss her background and love of film/show business. The conversation, then, turns to Marilyn and 1952's Don't Bother to Knock. The two discuss this eccentric and stellar early performance in Monroe's career. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43280353

CLASSICS-Classic Film Technologies with Josh Sanders 10/11/2026

CLASSICS-Classic Film Technologies with Josh Sanders Front Row Classics welcomes actor, performer and classic film fan, Josh Sanders. Josh, also known as Ziegfeld Boy, discusses growing up in Australia as a classic film fan. He also mentions what pushed him to be fascinated by the technologies during the Golden Age. He and Brandon discuss the various uses of color and widescreen from the silent era through the 50s. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43250398

Brandon Pinion Discusses his Return to the Wrestling Ring 10/08/2026

Brandon Pinion Discusses his Return to the Wrestling Ring The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome professional wrestler and fitness coach, Brandon Pinion. He chats with Brandon Davis about his origins in wrestling and his recent return to the ring after a multi-year hiatus. He also discussed his passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43227338

Chatting Wrestling with Dirty Devin Diaz 10/07/2026

Chatting Wrestling with Dirty Devin Diaz The Front Row Network welcomes independent wrestler, Devin Diaz. Brandon and Devin sit down for a candid chats about his life, career and in-ring highlights. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43214843

CLASSICS-But Have You Read the Book-Romance Edition with Kristen Lopez 10/06/2026

CLASSICS-But Have You Read the Book-Romance Edition with Kristen Lopez Front Row Classics welcomes back author Kristen Lopez to chat about her newest volume of "But Have You Read the Book?". Kristen recently penned "But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition: 40 Love Stories That Inspired Our Favorite Films". The book chronicles forty great romantic literary works and how they adapted to the big screen. From the Golden Age through Modern Day, Brandon and Kristen celebrate how romance has defined the movie going experience But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition: 40 Love Stories That Inspired Our Favorite Films is available from TCM and Running Press wherever books are sold. Kristen Lopez is a pop culture essayist, critic, and editor whose articles have appeared at Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, MTV, TCM, and Roger Ebert. She was previously the Film Editor for TheWrap and the TV Editor for IndieWire. She is a two-time National Arts and Entertainment winner and was nominated for a SoCal Journalism Award by the LA Press Club. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43201498

CLASSICS-Cover Girl 10/05/2026

CLASSICS-Cover Girl Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most popular films in the catalog of Rita Hayworth. Brandon is, once again, joined by author John Di Leo to discuss 1944's Cover Girl. The film showcases Hayworth at the height of her star power. The film also mark the first important display of the talents of Gene Kelly. Brandon and John discuss the highlights of this escapist musical fantasy. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43184518

CLASSICS-Examining Deborah Kerr's 6 Oscar Nominations with Rance Collins 10/01/2026

CLASSICS-Examining Deborah Kerr's 6 Oscar Nominations with Rance Collins Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back Entertainment Weekly Editor, Rance Collins. Brandon and Rance are celebrating the wonderful Deborah Kerr. The two are taking a look at Kerr's 6 Oscar nominations spanning the years from 1949-1960. They examine her competition and what potentially kept her from ever winning that elusive Academy Award. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43119248

CLASSICS- The Member of the Wedding 09/29/2026

CLASSICS- The Member of the Wedding Front Row Classics is taking a look at a classic example of a Broadway play turned into a movie. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1952's The Member of the Wedding. Based on the novel and play by Carson McCullers, the film maintains the themes of the play which include isolation, loss of innocence and race. The stage performances of Ethel Waters, Julie Harris and Brandon deWilde are also preserved for posterity in the film. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43077853

Chatting the Art of Wrestling with Jordan Castle 09/29/2026

Chatting the Art of Wrestling with Jordan Castle The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome independent wrestling personality Jordan Castle. Jordan has made a name for himself as a commentator, announcer and manager within the world of wrestling. He and Brandon discuss the important of storytelling and entertainment as well as his personal journey into the wrestling world. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43074458

CLASSICS-I'm a Believer with Mark Bego 09/28/2026

CLASSICS-I'm a Believer with Mark Bego Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author Mark Bego. Mark has updated Mickey Dolenz's memoir just in time for the 60th anniversary of The Monkees. This honest and funny look back recounts Mickey's memories of the highs and lows of the crazy adventures of The Monkees. Brandon and Mark chat about their impact on pop culture and what made the show such an instant hit. The two also chat about Mark's history in show business and the many legendary personalities he has encountered. I'm a Believer: My Life of Monkees, Music, and Madness by Mickey Dolenz and Mark Bego is available from Lyons Press wherever books are sold. Mark Bego is a New York Times best-selling author of sixty-two books on rock ‘n’ roll, country music, and show business. Heralded in Publishers Weekly as “The Prince of Pop Music Bios,” his biographies have covered Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, and Billy Joel, with 11 million copies of his books in print. Bego lives in Tucson, Arizona. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43062138

Genesis Goes One-on-One with the Front Row 09/25/2026

Genesis Goes One-on-One with the Front Row The Front Row Network welcomes one of WOW-Women of Wrestling's most intense and talented Superheroes. Brandon welcomes Genesis to chat about her origins with WOW as well as her background in fighting. The two also chat about her continued fight for the WOW championship. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43034883

CLASSICS-Seven Days in May 09/25/2026

CLASSICS-Seven Days in May Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most taut political thrillers of the 1960s. Brandon welcomes ,film historian, Paul T. Klein to discuss 1962's Seven Days in May. The film captures the paranoia and claustrophobia of the Cold War era in a way that still captivates. Brandon and Paul break down the direction by John Frankenheimer, script by Rod Serling and performances of the legendary ensemble cast. You can find more information about Paul at https://www.ptklein.com/ /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43033588

CLASSICS-Banton of Paramount with Howard Gutner 09/24/2026

CLASSICS-Banton of Paramount with Howard Gutner Front Row Classics is happy to welcome author Howard Gutner. Howard has recently penned a book devoted to the life and career of costume designer, Travis Banton. "Banton of Paramount: Haute Couture in Hollywood's Golden Age" looks at the man responsible for creating the images of legendary women like Carole Lombard, Mae West and Marlene Dietrich. "Banton of Paramount: Haute Couture in Hollywood's Golden Age" is available from Lyons Press wherever books are sold. Howard Gutner first became interested in the Hollywood studio system and its traditional blend of business and art while attending the film studies program at Northwestern University. In 2001 he published Gowns by Adrian: The MGM Years1928–1941 (Harry N. Abrams). This book was the first comprehensive review of Adrian’s career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Gutner's most recent book is MGM Style: Cedric Gibbons and the Art of the Golden Age of Hollywood. He lives in Schaumburg, Illinois. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43025943

CLASSICS- Top 5 Movies That Make You Feel the Heat with Maureen Lenker 09/23/2026

CLASSICS- Top 5 Movies That Make You Feel the Heat with Maureen Lenker Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen are taking a look at movies where heat radiates from the screen. Brandon and Maureen discuss their personal top 5 films that makes your home theater feel humid just from their aesthetic. The two cover films from the Golden Age through the modern era. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43011728

CLASSICS-Movies That Define Summer with John Dellaporta 09/23/2026

CLASSICS-Movies That Define Summer with John Dellaporta Fall is here but summer seemed to linger forever. So, we have just a bit of lingering summer content for you. Brandon is joined by John Dellaporta to discuss the films, from classics to recent blockbusters, that define the season for them. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/43010893

CLASSICS-Chatting Showbiz with Charlie High 09/20/2026

CLASSICS-Chatting Showbiz with Charlie High Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome performer/singer, Charlie High. Charlie is a New York-based performer who has a true appreciation for golden age show business and the Great American Songbook. Brandon and Charlie discuss his origins as a performer, the love of entertainment and the best of Broadway. They also discuss his upcoming performance of "Charlie Sings Judy" a celebration of "Judy at Carnegie Hall". Charlie High is a New York City–based performer whose work has been seen Off-Broadway and in national tours, regional theatres, and concert halls throughout the United States. He is the creator and star of Charlie Sings Judy, a celebration of Judy Garland's landmark 1961 Carnegie Hall concert. He appeared in the national tours of The Producers and Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed production of My Fair Lady, directed by Bartlett Sher. He has performed with symphony orchestras across the country, including the Utah Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, and North Carolina Symphony. @heycharliehigh /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42967623

CLASSICS-'50 Movie Nights' with Dave Karger 09/18/2026

CLASSICS-'50 Movie Nights' with Dave Karger Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back Turner Classic Movies Host, Dave Karger. Dave has recently penned, "50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classics Films". The book features insightful and warm conversations with 50 notable entertainment figures discussing their favorite classic films. Brandon and Dave chats about his experiences speaking with stars like Paul Rudd, Carol Burnett, Sarah Jessica Park, Anderson Cooper and Molly Shannon. The movies picked range from the entire history of film with titles like The Wizard of Oz, The Way We Were, Almost Famous and High Noon. "50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classics Films" is available from TCM and Running Press wherever books are sold. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42956558

CLASSICS-Love in the Afternoon and Evening with Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen 09/17/2026

CLASSICS-Love in the Afternoon and Evening with Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Mayukh Sen and author, Charlotte Druckman. The two have penned a fascinating cultural analysis and celebration of the art of soap operas. "Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essay and Conversations on Soap Operas" is a love-letter to an often misunderstood genre. Brandon, Mayukh and Charlotte discuss how soaps helped to establish the current trend of serialized storytelling along with its classic film origins. Charlotte Druckman is an award-winning writer, author of Skirt Steak, and creator of the collection Women on Food. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine, among others. She lives in New York, where she was born and raised. Mayukh Sen is the author of Love, Queenie―a finalist for the 2025 National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography―and Taste Makers. He is a 2026 United States Artists Fellow and teaches film and television reporting and criticism at New York University. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42941022

CLASSICS-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason 09/16/2026

CLASSICS-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason Front Row Classics is taking a look at the film career of James Mason. Brandon is joined by friend of the pod, James Duke Mason (grandson of James Mason), and author Madeline King Porter. Madeline has recently penned a wonderful examination of Mason's life and career. "James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot" is now available from University Press of Mississippi. The book has been a decade in making, and provides illuminating insight on Mason from many who worked with him. Madeline King Porter is the best-selling coauthor of more than thirty mystery, historical, family saga, and modern romance novels and the first-ever winner of the Romance Writers of America’s Award for Mainstream Historical Romance for The Day Beyond Destiny. Her travel stories have appeared in publications throughout Southern California, including the Los Angeles Times. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42924582

CLASSICS-500th Episode 09/15/2026

CLASSICS-500th Episode Front Row Classics is celebrating 500 episodes. We're taking it a little simpler. Brandon is solo for this episode. He'll be answering questions from listeners and regular contributors to Front Row Classics while also giving some thoughts about what the show has meant to him. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42907257

Chatting with WOW Champion Santana Garrett 09/14/2026

Chatting with WOW Champion Santana Garrett The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome the new WOW-Women of Wrestling champion, Santana Garrett. Brandon and Santana chat about her journey in professional wrestling that led to her to this particular moment. Santana also chats about the empowerment of being in a locker room full of women. She also sends a message for anyone wanting to challenge her for the championship. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42903120

CLASSICS-Next Time We Love 09/13/2026

CLASSICS-Next Time We Love Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most underrated romantic melodrama's of the 1930s. Brandon is joined, once again, by author and film professor Marsha Gordon. Brandon and Marsha are chatting about 1936's Next Time We Love. Based on Ursula Parrott's novel, the film features the wonderful Margaret Sullivan, Jimmy Stewart (in his first leading role) and Ray Milland. Brandon and Marsha discuss the origins, casting and highlights of their overlooked gem. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42889765

The Front Row Chats with the 'Real Deal' Carl Steele 09/10/2026

The Front Row Chats with the 'Real Deal' Carl Steele The Front Row Network welcomes professional wrestler, The 'Real Deal' Carl Steele. Brandon and Carl discuss his wrestling origins, career highlights and life philosophies that define in in-ring persona. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42865955

Shaloncé Royal Goes One-on-One with the Front Row 09/10/2026

Shaloncé Royal Goes One-on-One with the Front Row The Front Row Network welcomes two-time OVW Women's Champion, Shaloncé Royal . Brandon and Shaloncé discuss her origins in wrestling as well as her other passion, music. The two also chat about her career highlights and the importance of storytelling in wrestling. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42865895

CLASSICS-Night Nurse 09/09/2026

CLASSICS-Night Nurse Front Row Classics is taking a look at a classic pre-code film from Warner Brothers. We're discussing Night Nurse from 1931. Brandon is joined once again by author Andre Darlington. Andre is the author of "Forbidden Cocktails", released in 2024 by TCM and Running Press. Brandon and Andre discuss the film which includes a tour-de-force from Barbara Stanwyck. The two also discuss the fine support from Joan Blondell and an early performance from Clark Gable. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42851570

Chatting with WOW's Nigel Zane 09/08/2026

Chatting with WOW's Nigel Zane The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome host and commentator Nigel Zane. Nigel is one of the charismatic commentators of WOW-Women of Wrestling. He is also the official host of the WOW podcast. Brandon and Nigel talk about his origins in broadcasting and his lifelong wrestling fandom. They also talk about the highlights of his time in WOW. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42836310

CLASSICS-Celebrating Roddy McDowall with Samuel Garza Bernstein 09/08/2026

CLASSICS-Celebrating Roddy McDowall with Samuel Garza Bernstein Front Row Classics is taking a look at the life of Roddy McDowall Brandon is joined by Samuel Garza Bernstein to discuss his book, "Roddy McDowall: An Actor's Life -- From "How Green Was My Valley" to "Lassie" to "Planet of the Apes". The two chat about Roddy's remarkable acting career as well as his passion for movies and photography. They also discuss his ability to become best friends with almost every major Hollywood figure of the 20th century. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42827905

CLASSICS-Summertime 09/05/2026

CLASSICS-Summertime We're celebrating Labor Day weekend with Katharine Hepburn. Brandon is joined by Scott Gardner and Peter Martin to discuss 1955's Summertime. The three discuss the beautiful Venice locations and sensitive direction from David Lean. The discussion also focuses on the acting clinic provided by both Hepburn and Rossanno Brazzi. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42792520

Danny Divine Previews MPW's Anniversary Spectacular 09/04/2026

Danny Divine Previews MPW's Anniversary Spectacular We welcome back our friend Danny Divine to preview tonight's Anniversary Spectacular for Millennium Pro Wrestling. Brandon and Danny preview all of the A-list matches including his "decade-in-the-making" MPW championship match with Daniel Moon. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42786945

Catching Up with Daniel Moon 09/04/2026

Catching Up with Daniel Moon The Front Row Network is excited to catch up with MPW's Daniel Moon. A couple weeks ago, Brandon and Daniel chatted before his big championship match with Diego Valens. Since then, Daniel has been on a championship run where he'll collide with friend, Danny Divine this evening at MPW's Anniversary Spectacular. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/42786770

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