Media Path Podcast

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.

Today's Obsession? Cult Films & Nudity 08/20/2020

Today's Obsession? Cult Films & Nudity Filmmaker Danny Wolf is our guide down a path through the greatest cult films of all time and the curvaceous history of film nudity from the pre and post ban eras, to the ratings board, #MeToo, nudity riders, intimacy coordinators, power dynamics and beyond. Danny’s film “SKIN: A History Of Nudity In The Movies” is now streaming on Amazon Prime and it examines our complicated relationship with passion and desire as it intersects with art and virtue. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15693155

Today's Obsession? Dan Winters & Photojournalism 08/13/2020

Today's Obsession? Dan Winters & Photojournalism Renowned photographer and photojournalist Dan Winters joins Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker with stories from the field along with knowledge and wisdom gleaned from his own deep dives into the history of photography, World War 2, the Viet Nam War, space travel, and the impact of photography on human awareness and societal progress. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15602615

Today's Obsession? Keith Morrison and True Crime 07/30/2020

Today's Obsession? Keith Morrison and True Crime Fritz and Weezy welcome Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison who takes us down an eerie and shadowy path through the dark and sinister synonyms he uses in his true crime reporting. Keith shares Dateline memories, career highlights, and insights into what we can all learn from love stories that go horribly wrong. Keith also fills us in on his podcast, The Thing About Pam and tells us the true story of how Justin Trudeau’s father led him to his future wife! /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15415592

Today's Obsession? Mark Felt/Deep Throat 07/24/2020

Today's Obsession? Mark Felt/Deep Throat Fritz and Weezy are joined by author John O'Connor who uncovered the secret identity of the notorious Watergate source known as Deep Throat. John recounts his long held belief that Felt was Deep Throat and his chance intersection with Felt's grandson Nick which led to the Vanity Fair which revealed, after 39 years that Mark Felt, number 2 at the FBI during Watergate, was the man Woodward and Bernstein called Deep Throat. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15344453

Today's Obsession? Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz 07/23/2020

Today's Obsession? Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz Josh Mankiewicz shares wisdom and insight, looking back on 25 years of true crime reporting and reflecting on his fabled Hollywood family history. We explore the surging interest in true crime and learn what Josh has discovered through years of interviewing crime victims and convicted murderers. Josh shares his memories of growing up with his dad, press secretary to Robert Kennedy. He shares his preferred media paths. We talk Tiger King and Dirty John and Josh's new. podcast, Motive For Murder. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15320753

Today's Obsession? Henry Winkler 07/21/2020

Today's Obsession? Henry Winkler We are joined by the great and legendary Henry Winkler who shares his success secret… fear! Plus his triumphs, his struggles and his bottomless cup of stories. Henry’s IMDB page is a hefty read so we pull out recommended highlights for your media path through Henry’s career which include Happy Days, Barry, the upcoming Wes Anderson film and Henry’s pivotal roll in Blues Clues as “Bookmark.” /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15265229

Today's Obsession? Motown 07/20/2020

Today's Obsession? Motown The power of the music is undeniable on its face but Fritz and Weezy also explore the roll this music has played in the Civil Rights Movement. Berry Gordy was the first black business owner to sell his product to a predominantly white audience. He was not only selling music. He was providing a shared experience which amplified our collective human bond. We explore the great Motown autobiographies, plus the docs, Standing In The Shadows of Motown and Hitsville: The Making Of Motown. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15259361

Today's Obsession? Trump/Russia with Michael Isikoff 07/20/2020

Today's Obsession? Trump/Russia with Michael Isikoff Michael Isikoff joins us to discuss his best seller Russian Roulette. His reporting took him deep inside the Trump/Russia scandal in which unprecedented political chicanery merged the interests of the Republican Party with those of KGB trained Russian Kleptocratic ruler Vladimir Putin. The media path through Trump/Russia is long and winding and Michael is here to guide us through it, sharing unique insights and filling us in on the new impeachment chapters you will find in the paperback version of his book. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15264839

Today's Obsession? Turner Classic Movies 07/18/2020

Today's Obsession? Turner Classic Movies Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker share their passion for Turner Classic Movies, delving into the careers of Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Natalie Wood, which sends them on a hunt for messages in Splendor In The Grass. Can abstinence really drive teenagers crazy? Plus Fritz goes down a media path that leads from his NBC co-worker Josh Mankiewicz through Josh’s grandfather and great uncle, Hollywood trailblazers, Herman and Joe Mankiewicz, subjects of The Brothers Mankiewicz by Sydney Ladensohn Stern /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15259289

Media Path Podcast Introduction 07/11/2020

Media Path Podcast Introduction Hosted by Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker, Media Path takes you on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV and music related to a given topic of captivation. We're exploring entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their intriguing intersections. /episode/index/show/mediapath/id/15165878

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