Ron Bennington Interviews

Ron Bennington interviews independent filmmaker, writer, and director Amir Bar-Lev. Amir is best known for his documentary films, such as Fighter and My Kid Could Paint That.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Eli Roth.

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Ron Bennington interviews sports broadcaster Len Berman.

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Ron Bennington interviews director John Scheinfeld.

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Ron Bennington interviews author James Ellroy. Photo copyright (http://www.canto-photographer.com/)

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Ron Bennington interviews journalist Geraldo Rivera.

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Ron Bennington interviews Oscar winning filmmaker and cinematographer, Aaron Schneider. Aaron has received accolades for his cinematography, and won an Oscar for directing the short film Two Soldiers.

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Ron Bennington interviews journalist, documentary filmmaker, producer, and writer Alexandra Pelosi. Her first project “Journeys With George”, followed George Bush on the campaign trail and earned her six Emmy nominations. After spending a decade with NBC News she left for HBO where she now creates documentaries exclusively.

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Ron Bennington interviews producer, composer, and performer Brian Wilson. Brian arranged, produced, co-wrote, and performed over 2 dozen top 40 hits with The Beach Boys.

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Ron Bennington interviews legendary guitarist and songwriter Brian May. Brian May is the founding member of Queen.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Ryan Bingham.

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Ron Bennington interviews food critic Frank Bruni.

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Ron Bennington interviews Cyndi Lauper.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Tamra Davis.

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Ron Bennington interviews James Marsh.

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Ron Bennington interviews Robert Randolph.

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Ron Bennington interviews artist and musician Laurie Anderson

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Ron Bennington interviews Doctor Jack Kevorkian. Jack Kevorkian has spent over 20 years battling for the right to physician assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Known to some as Dr. Death, he served 8 years in prison as part of his crusade for the right to die.

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Ron Bennington interviews former NBA player Bill Walton. Bill Walton started his award winning career at UCLA and has had such a successful professional career that he was named one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players of all time. Since retiring from pro basketball he’s been praised for his work as a commentator, analyst, humanitarian, […]

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Ron Bennington interviews play-write and screenwriter David Mamet. David Mamet has written for almost every genre imaginable. He’s authored plays, films, novels, and even children’s books. He’s also a poet, a director, a journalist, and so much more. Mamet is probably known best for authoring the play Glengarry Glen Ross, which earned him his Pulitzer.

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Ron Bennington interviews author and doctor Deepak Chopra. Chopra has authored over 45 books, lectures worldwide, and is the founder of the Chopra Center for Well-Being. He has been called one of the worlds most preeminent leaders of the mind body spirit movement.

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Ron Bennington interviews comedy legend Joan Rivers. Joan Rivershas been making people laugh for 50 years on television, movies, in the theater and performing stand up. She’s also written 10 books, redefined the word red carpet, created her own line of jewlery, and even became a force in the competitive world of reality TV.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Peter Wolf. Peter Wolf is probably best know for the years he spent making music with the J. Geils band. But his more recent career as a solo artist has been more critically acclaimed, earning him a place in Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums of all time.

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Unmasked with Colin Quinn.

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Ron Bennington interviews physicist Sean Carroll.

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Ron Bennington interviews singers Dionne Warwick and Connie Francis.

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Ron Bennington interviews singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Janelle Monae. Janelle Monae’s debut EP, Metropolis, attracted the attention and excitement of fans, critics, and fellow artists with a sound and style that defies genre classification. That sound also earned her a Grammy nomination in 2009 for the single Many Moons.

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Ron Benninton interviews author, film critic, and Emmy nominated documentary film maker Richard Schickel. Richard Schickel has been one of the nations foremost film critics for Time Magazine since 1972. He’s written, produced, and directed over 30 documentaries about film icons and has been nominated twice for Emmy awards.

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Ron Bennington interviews actress Valerie Harper. Valerie Harper has won 4 Emmys and a Golden Globe for her betrayal of Rhoda Morgenstern on the Mary Tyler Moore Show and the spin-off show, Rhoda. She’s continued to play strong memorable women in television, movies, and on Broadway.

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Ron Bennington interviews singer/songwriter Macy Gray. Macy Gray has had a tremendous influence on the music industry with her unique raspy voice and outragous style. She has been nominated for 5 Grammy awards and her hit single “I Try” won her a Grammy for best female pop performance in 2001.

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Ron Bennington interviews actress, author, and spokesperson Mariel Hemingway. Mariel Hemingway has continued to impress us with great performances in television and movies and recently she’s transitioned to use her fame to become a spokesperson for health and well-being. Her first book, Finding My Balance, has been a best seller and her two follow up […]

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Ron Bennington interviews actress Lucy Liu. Emmy nominated Lucy Liu is best known for her memorable roles in Kill Bill Vol. 1, Charlies Angels, and on the TV show Ally Mcbeal.

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Ron Bennington interviews Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner.

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Ron Bennington interviews record producer, guitarist, and singer/songwriter Daniel Lanois and singer Trixy Whitley.

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Ron Bennington interviews actor Tim Hutton.

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Ron Bennington interviews Grammy award winning singer, songwriter Bill Withers. Bill’s fame began after his debut single Aint No Sunshine, which won the Grammy for best R and B song.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Peter Frampton. Peter Frampton enjoyed early sucess as the co-founder and lead guitarist for Humble Pie. He left the group in 1971 to start a solo career that achieved a loyal following. But it was the release of the double live album, Frampton Comes Alive, that would make him a rock […]

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Unmasked with Paul Mooney.

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Ron Bennington interviews comedian Bill Cosby. Bill Cosby has been an icon in the world of comedy and television for over 5 decades. Cosby broke new ground on television when he became the first black actor to star in a dramatic series with I Spy. in 1984 Cosby would change the TV landscape again with […]

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Unmasked with Weird Al.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Chubby Checker.

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Ron Bennington interviews one of the great voices in rock and roll Darlene Love. Darlene sang on some of Phil Spector’s biggest hits, including He’s a Rebel.

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Ron Bennington interviews legendary singer, songwriter and activist Arlo Guthrie.

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Ron Bennington interviews songwriter and musician Ray Davies.

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Ron Bennington interviews singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson. Kris Kristofferson has written and performed some of country music’s most memorable songs including Sunday Morning Coming Down, Me and Bobby Mcgee, For the Good Times, and Help Me Make it Through the Night.

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Ron Bennington interviews singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Clarence Clemons. Clarence Clemons has been the dominating presence for Bruce Springsteen and the East Street Band for nearly 4 decades. He’s joined with his friend Don Reo who has written and produced for the TV shows Mash and The John Larroquette Show.

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Ron Bennington interviews actress Bai Ling. Bai gained international acclaim for her role in the Chinese production Arc Light.

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Ron Bennington interviews song writer Carly Simon.

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Ron Bennington interviews the Boondock Saints.

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Ron Bennington interviews comedian Susie Essman.

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Ron Bennington interviews author Philip Carlo.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Rian Johnson.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Iggy Pop.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Andrew WK, who first gained mainstream success with the single “Party Hard”. That led to appearances on SNL and Oz-fest. In addition to writing and producing, Andrew is also a successful motivational speaker and a club owner.

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Ron Benninton interviews Academy award winning writer Diablo Cody.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Smokey Robinson.

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Ron Bennington interviews college hall of fame football coach Lou Holtz.

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Ron Bennington interviews The Breeders.

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Ron Bennington interviews producer Michael Lang.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Quentin Tarantino. Academy award winning writer and director Quentin Tarantino is best known for his 1994 film, Pulp Fiction which won the Oscar for best original screenplay. He also directed such modern classics as Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown, and Kill Bill.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Davis Guggenheim. Acadamy award winning Davis Guggenheim has directed TV and film but is best known for directing the 2006 film An Inconvenient Truth. That won the Oscar for best documentary.

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Ron Bennington interviews musicians Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal. Bonnie Raitt has been releasing critically claimed albums since 1971. Her 1989 cd, Nick of Time, won 3 Grammy awards including album of the year. Taj Mahal has been mixing the blues with African, Caribbean, and South Pacific sounds for over 40 years. Taj also is […]

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Ron Bennington interviews Little Anthony. Little Anthony and the Imperials have been entertaining audiences for over 50 years. Songs such as Tears on My Pillow, Shimmy Shimmy Cocoa Pop, Hurts So Bad, and Going Out of My Head have been pop standards. They also have also influenced artists ranging from Smokey Robinson, Tom Waits, and […]

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Ron Bennington interviews Crosby, Stills & Nash. Crosby, Stills & Nash was one of the first supergroups with David Crosby coming out of The Birds, Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield, and Graham Nash from the Hollies. With expert songwriting, pinpoint harmonies, and strong political activism, Crosby, Stills & Nash made an impact on the music […]

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Ron Benninton interviews actor, director, screenwriter, and playwrite Melvin Van Peebles. Peebles first gained critical acclaim for directing the controversial comedy Watermelon Man. But it was his follow up film, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song, that changed the face of African American film makers forever.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Todd Phillips. Phillips was first known for his documentaries on punk rocker on GG Allin and college fraternities. He later went on to direct a string of successful comedies including Road Trip, Old School, and Starsky and Hutch. Todd sits down with Ron to talk about his new film, The Hangover.

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Ron Bennington interviews film historian Robert Osborne. Osborne has been the host and anchor of Turner Classic Movies since it’s inception. He’s also a columnist for the Hollywood Reporter and has also written several books about the Academy Awards.

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Ron Bennington interviews the band X. With a blend of Punk, Hard Rock, Rockabilly, and Blues, X became one of the top bands to emerge from the LA Punk scene. In fact, X was officially recognized by the city of Los Angeles for their contributions to music and culture.

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Ron Bennington interviews writer Elmore Leonard. Elmore has been a mainstay in the literary world for over 50 years. Many of his bestselling novels have been turned into feature films including Get Shorty, Out of Site, 3:10 to Yuma, and Rum Punch which was release in theaters under the title Jackie Brown.

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Ron Bennington interviews soul singer Solomon Burke. Grammy Award winning singer and song writer Solomon Burke has been thrilling audiences with his unique blend of Rock, Soul, Gospel, and Country for nearly 50 years. Songs such as Cry to Me, Down in the Valley, and Everybody Needs Somebody to Love have been covered by artists […]

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Ron Bennington interviews actress and director Mary Stuart Masterson. Masterson is best known for her memorable roles in the films At Close Range, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Benny and Joon. Mary sits down with Ron to discuss her directorial debut: The Cake Eaters.

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Ron Bennington interviews artist and musician Daniel Johnston. Johnston is here to discuss and perform some of the songs that inspired the documentary based on his life, The Devil in Daniel Johnston.

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Ron Bennington interviews screenwriter and director James Toback. Talented and controversial director James Toback has challenged audiences for well over four decades. Movies such as Fingers, Two Girls and a Guy, and Black and White have pushed the issues of race, sex, and addiction.

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Ron Bennington interviews singer/songwriter Tommy James. The songs of Tommy James have been a radio mainstay for over 40 years. He sold over 100 million records worldwide and songs such as Mony Mony and Crimson and Clover have become Rock Standards.

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Ron Bennington Interviews singer Sharon Jones. Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings have been blowing away audiences with their brand of old-school funk and soul. She has also appeared in the film The Great Debaters with Denzel Washington.

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Ron Bennington interviews actress Sylvia Miles. Legendary actress Sylvia Miles is best known for her Oscar nominated roles in Midnight Cowboy and Farewell, My Lovely. She’s also made memorable appearances in Wall Street and Crossing Delancy.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Marianne Faithfull. In a career that spanned over 5 decades, the songs of Marianne Faithfull have ranged from Rock, Blues, Country, Reggae, and Punk.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Jennifer Venditti. As a casting director, Jennifer has worked with some of the top photographers and fashion designers in the world.

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Ron Bennington interviews actor Armand Assante. Assante first gained recognition in the comedy Private Benjamin. He later appeared in such films as I the Jury, The Mambo Kings, and American Gangster. In 1997 Armand won an Emmy for the HBO movie Gotti.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Stephen Daldry. Stephen won Broadway’s 1994 Tony Award as Best Director (Play) for “An Inspector Calls” and has directed five actors in Oscar-nominated performances.

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Ron Bennington interviews actor Bruce Dern. Dern has appeared in over 128 films and TV shows including They Shoot Horses Don’t They, Silent Running, Coming Home, That Championship Season, and Diggstown. He stops by to talk about his new memoir “Things That I’ve Said But Probably Shouldn’t Have.”

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Ron Bennington interviews musician and producer Todd Rundgren. As a singer, songwriter, and performer Todd Rundgren has been a driving force on the music scene for over 40 years. With albums such as Runt, The Ballad of Todd Rundgren, and Something/Anything, Rundgren has amazed critics and audiences with his blend of Philly Soul, Rock, and […]

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Ron Bennington interviews magazine editer, journalist, and author Tina Brown. Tina is know for being editor-in-chief for Vanity Fair and the New Yorker.

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Ron Bennington interviews actor and director Robert Davi. Davi is known for his roles in such movies as Liscense to Kill, Die Hard, and The Goonies.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Mary Harron. Mary has directed numerous TV shows including Six Feet Under, Oz, and Big Love. She has also gained notoriety from her directing on I Shot Andy Warhol and American Psycho.

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Ron Bennington interviews Grammy Award winning musician and activist Tom Morello. As the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine Tom Morello fused aggresive hard rock with militant politics. He later formed Audioslave with Chis Cornell. Tom sits down with Ron to talk about second solo album, The Fabled City.

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Ron Bennington interviews actor and director Crispin Glover. For 25 years Cripsin Glover has played some of the most strange and eccentric characters ever put on film. Some of his most famous roles include Layne in Rivers Edge, George McFly in Back to Future, and Creepy Thin Man in Charlies Angels.

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Ron Bennington interviews director George Romero.

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Ron Bennington interviews filmmaker and series creator Alan Ball. Alan is best known for his academy award winning screenplay, For American Beauty and for creating the HBO series, Six Feet Under.

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Ron Bennington interviews screenwriter Joe Eszterhas.

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Ron Bennington interviews director Terry Zwigoff.

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Ron Bennington interviews writer and television host James Lipton.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Perry Farrell.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Vernon Reid.

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Ron Bennington interviews actor and comedian Richard Belzer.

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Ron Bennington interviews talk show host Ricki Lake.

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Ron Bennington interviews rock photographer Bob Gruen. Bob has photographed over 40 years of rock history including bands like The Clash, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and David Bowie.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Sam Moore.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician Robert Randolph.

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Ron Bennington interviews record executive Danny Goldberg.

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Ron Bennington interviews film critic Elvis Mitchell.

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Ron Bennington interviews writer and scientist Brian Greene. Brian is one of the world’s best known string theorists. He has brought his theories to a brand new audience through his books Elegant Universe and Fabric of The Cosmos.

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Ron Bennington interviews musician and producer Dave Stewart.

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Ron Bennington interviews legendary rock producer Tony Visconti.

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Ron Bennington interviews former New York City mayor Ed Koch.

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Ron Bennington interviews director and TV host John Waters.

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Ron Bennington interviews NBA star Walt Frazier.

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Ron Bennington interviews academy award winning actress Mary Steenbergen.