Talk To Me with Carolyn McArdle: Recent Episodes
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San Francisco radio host Carolyn McArdle shares her conversations with celebrities throughout the years. Listen in as they talk about the songs and films that made them famous and what's happening in their personal lives as well.
Whether it be his song “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” & “Like To Get To Know You Well,” Howard Jones has been a presence in our lives since he burst onto the music scene in 1983. We ALL have our favorite Howard Jones song and now, he’s back on the road, doing a summer tour with Culture Club and Berlin. Listen as he talks to Carolyn about touring in the 80's vs. now, the meaning behind "No One Is To Blame," and his experience at the Concord Pavilion in the 1980's that he'll never forget! (Recorded 6-2023).
Carol Burnett and Carolyn talk about the "Carol Burnett Show" and her new book, "In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox." (Recorded April 2018)
"Silver Spoons." "A Different World." "The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air." "Dancing With The Stars." "America's Funniest Home Videos." Alfonso Ribeiro is everywhere and he is SO talented. Carolyn talks to him about his success as well as what Thanksgiving dinner is like at his house. (Recorded: 11-2022).
Fortune Feimster talks about her new special on Netflix called "Good Fortune" and her upcoming tour! Carolyn and Fortune also "dive into" the bit from her special "Sweet and Salty" about Fortune's experience on the swim team! (Recorded 11-2022)
Watching A Christmas Story has become a holiday tradition ever since TNT began its annual marathon of the beloved movie in 1997. As a result of its popularity, the holiday movie classic is finally getting a sequel, A Christmas Story Christmas, with original star Peter Billingsley returning to his role as Ralphie. Carolyn talks to Peter about the sequel as well and what it was like to be on that set all these years later. (Recorded 11-2022)
"Live With Kelly & Ryan" Executive Producer Michael Gelman talks to Carolyn about the show coming to San Francisco (virtually), along with their tennis and pickleball obsessions! (Recorded: 11-2022)
Denny Fongheiser has been heard on countless Multi-Platinum, Grammy, Oscar and Emmy Winning recordings. He has been a drummer for Heart, The Ann Wilson Thing and many, many more. He is now embarking on a new project. Denny is the Music Director and Co-Producer of the rock opera "Staring Into Nothing." (Recorded: 10-2022)
Anthony Michael Hall and Debbie Gibson talk to Carolyn about their latest project, "The Class," which is an homage to "The Breakfast Club!" (Recorded 9-2022)
D'Wayne Wiggins with Tony! Toni! Tone is bringing the band back to the Bay Area for a special benefit show in San Jose! Born and raised in Oakland, CA the band will play at Summer Bash presented by Pete Be September 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Tickets are at www.sjconcerts.com . D'Wayne also talks about a special moment he had with Carlos Santana! (Recorded 8-2022)
Geena Davis won her first Academy Award for her role as Muriel Pritchett in “The Accidental Tourist” and received a second Oscar in 2019 in recognition of her work for achieving gender parity onscreen. She got nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance in “Thelma & Louise”, and she earned a Golden Globe Award in 2006 for her portrayal as the first female President of the U.S. in ABC’s hit show “Commander in Chief”. Geena’s other film credits include “The Fly”, “Beetlejuice”, “The Long Kiss Goodnight”, “Stuart Little”, “A League of Their Own”, and “Tootsie”. She serves as the Chair of the Bentonville Film Festival, championing women and diverse voices in film and all media. The in-person festival takes place in Bentonville, Arkansas from June 22nd-26th & the virtual festival runs from June 22nd-July 3rd. For tickets to both, visit BentonvilleFilm.org. Recorded 6-2022.
Bassist and vocalist for the legendary band “The Eagles," Timothy B. Schmit talks about his newest album, “Day By Day” which is out June 8, 2022. He talks to Carolyn about his roots from Oakland and the Bay Area as well as how the guest performers on his new album were selected. (Recorded June 2022).
Sheryl Crow has won nine Grammy Awards and sold more than 35 million albums worldwide! She's got a new album ("Sheryl: Music From The Feature Documentary") as well as the documentary ("Sheryl") that made it's debut at SXSW. Listen as she talks about how deep she had to dig to do this documentary and the obstacles that she has come up against throughout her career. (Recorded 4-2022)
Ann Wilson is back with a new band, a new album, a new single and a new tour! We talk about her new single, "Greed" which is off of her new album "Fierce Bliss" (out April 29th, 2022). She's got a tour that will pass through the Bay Area in early May and she's got a new band, The Amazing Dawgs! (Recorded 2-2022)
Comedian, actress, writer, television host, producer, activist and podcaster, Chelsea Handler is going back on tour with her stand up act, "Vaccinated and Horny!” Listen as she talks to Carolyn about her life during the pandemic, what she thinks of men these days, living alone and her upcoming tour! (Recorded: August 2021)
Two-time Golden Globe award-winning actor, director, novelist, & singer-songwriter David Duchovny’s upcoming new album "Gestureland" builds on the musical and lyrical
themes of his 2018 album “Every Third Thought”, while exploring new territory as well. The
songwriting is a mix of political and personal, exploring how people are more immersed in a
virtual world, everyone making gestures rather than truly connecting. Recording for the album
started in February of last year at Outlier Studio in upstate New York and was finalized after a
long pause due to Covid earlier this year at The Birdhouse in New York City. Listen as he talks to Carolyn McArdle about his venture from acting to singing and how he feels about his new passion in life! (Recorded: July 2021)
Richard Marx's book, "Stories To Tell: A Memoir" (July 6th / Simon & Schuster) finds Richard recounting his life and career w/his straight-talking style & self-deprecating sense of humor. Throughout the book Richard offers a ruminative and refreshingly candid account of his successes and failures in the music industry as he’s experienced it over the last four decades.
His forthcoming album, “Stories To Tell: Greatest Hits And More” (Street Date July 2nd / BMG) a two-disc companion release featuring remastered versions of his biggest hits plus never before released demos, live tracks and fresh interpretations of songs he penned for other artists including NSYNC’s “This I Promise You,” Josh Groban’s “To Where You Are” and Keith Urban’s “Better Life.”
(Recorded 6-2021)
Former front man for Styx, Dennis DeYoung joins Carolyn to talk about his two new solo singles, "The Last Guitar Hero" (feat. Tom Morello) and "Isle Of Misanthrope" as well as his final studio album, "26 East, Volume Two." Dennis and Carolyn also talk about their common love of their home state of Illinois. (Recorded: May, 2021)
Actor and stand-up comedian Louie Anderson joins Carolyn McArdle to talk about his upcoming special, "Louie, Live From Las Vegas," and why all of us should spend more time with our parents while we still have them. Listen to their funny, touching conversation, here! (Recorded: June 2021)
Howie Mandel has been a judge on NBC’s hit summer talent competition series "America’s Got Talent" for 12 years now. He is also a judge on the global winter edition of the series, "America’s Got Talent: The Champions," which aired its second season in January 2021. Howie talked to Carolyn about the season 16 premiere of the show as well as what we can expect on this season of AGT!
Andrew McCarthy talks to Carolyn McArdle about the 1986 hit movie "Pretty In Pink," as well as his new book "Brat: An '80's Story" about what it was like to be a member of the Brat Pack. Listen as Andrew talks about how Molly Ringwald was so instrumental in helping him get the role of "Blaine" in "Pretty In Pink." He also discusses the "original" ending of the movie that has never been shared with the public as well as why writing his book was his "most intimate writing yet." (Recorded: May 2021)
John Schneider talks to Carolyn McArdle about his new album “Truck On”, as well as the ‘Highway to Hope’ livestream fundraiser that he's hosting on Sunday, May 16th with Wynonna Judd. Both the album and fundraiser benefit American truck drivers and their families. John also talks about the "Dukes of Hazzard" and how that role came to be! (Recorded: May 2021)
Legendary pop star and 80’s icon, Tiffany, is best known for the #1 Billboard hit, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, which recently garnered a whopping 100 million streams on Spotify. At the start of her career, Tiffany earned two U.S. #1 hit singles with the aforementioned “I Think We’re Alone Now”, as well as the ballad, “Could’ve Been,” and also set a record as the youngest female artist to top the Billboard charts with her debut album ”Tiffany”. Over the course of her three-decade career, Tiffany has sold over 15 million records.
Listen as she sits down with Carolyn McArdle to talk about her upcoming tour, her new album, her classic hits and her love for coffee thanks to her Grandpa! (Recorded May 2021)
"CHiP's" actor Erik Estrada hasn't completely left his police officer days behind. These days he's devoting his attention to protecting kids from internet predators as an Investigator of Internet Crimes Against Children, working in the Frederick County’s Sheriff Office in Virginia. He had previously been made a deputy sheriff in Bedford County, Virginia, and a reserve officer in Muncie, Indiana. He's also on Cameo.com recording personal greetings! (Recorded April 2021)
You have seen her on everything from "Charlie's Angels" to "Las Vegas" to "Ray Donovan" and many, many other shows. Cheryl Ladd talks to Carolyn McArdle about being on Cameo and what she thinks "Charlie's Angels" meant to women who grew up watching the show! (Recorded March, 2021)
George Chakiris talks about his time in San Francisco and the writing of his new book "My West Side Story: A Memoir." Listen as he talks about what "tool" he used to write the book and how he almost wound up as a different character in "West Side Story!" (Recorded: March 2021)
Carolyn McArdle talks to Bonnie Tyler about being "stuck" in Portugal during the pandemic, her new album "The Best Is Yet To Come," the making of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart," and what it was like to be a solo female artist back in the day. (Recorded: 3-2021)
Golden Globe Award Nominee Judd Nelson stars in a new movie, "Girl In The Basement" on Lifetime, premiering February 27th, 2021 at 8pm ET/7pm CT. Judd talks about his experience filming that movie and Carolyn has a few questions for him about her favorite movie, "The Breakfast Club."
Ann Wilson talks about her new single, "The Hammer," which comes out Feb. 25th, 2021! Here is a quick, 60 second chat with one of my favorite people in the world!
Randy Jackson talks about his 13 seasons as a judge on "American Idol," re-joining the band Journey, his time in the Bay Area and what it's like as the bandleader on "Name That Tune."
Recorded 2-2021
Lisa Ling talks about season 7 of "This Is Life with Lisa Ling" on CNN. She and Carolyn talk specifically about the first two episodes of season 7 which were shot in Northern California. (Recorded: December 2020)
Jane Lynch joins Carolyn McArdle to talk about her holiday album "A Swingin' Little Christmas," her love of dogs, Whole Foods, her autobiography "Happy Accidents," and "The Weakest Link!" (Recorded: November 2020).
Paige Howard from Nickelodeon's "The Astronauts" talks to Carolyn McArdle about her role in the series, her time living in San Francisco, her dream of someday running a bed and breakfast and life as Ron Howard's daughter! (Recorded: November 2020).
Steve Wilkos talks to Carolyn McArdle about his 14th season doing his own show, how they are handling filming during the pandemic and what it's like to work with his wife as his Executive Producer! (Recorded: October, 2020).
Dr. Phil is the Executive Producer of "That Animal Rescue Show" on CBS All-Access. Listen as he discusses his love for animals and what led him to do this show. He also talks to Carolyn about "Dr. Phil," the show, now in its 19th season! (Recorded: 10-2020)
Ann Wilson from Heart talks about her version of Steve Earle's "The Revolution Starts Now", what the REAL story is behind the 1984 "Footloose" soundtrack hit "Almost Paradise" with Mike Reno is, and quarantine life! (Recorded October, 2020)
Keith Thibodeux, "Little Ricky" on "I Love Lucy" shares some really sweet memories about his time with Lucille Ball, and a great story about his audition for the show and why he landed the role. (Recorded: 10-2020)
Liberty DeVitto, drummer for Billy Joel for 30 years talks about his book "Liberty: Life, Billy, and the Pursuit of Happiness," and what it was like to work with Billy for all of those years! (Recorded: October 2020)
Alan Alda discusses his podcast "Clear And Vivid" which has well over 9 million downloads and why he thinks it resonates with so many people! He also talks to Carolyn about his time on "MASH" and what it was like to film the series finale. (Recorded: October 2020)
Mick Fleetwood reminisces about his early Fleetwood Mac years in San Francisco when the Grateful Dead surprised him at the airport. He also talks about living in the Haight and the Record Plant in Sausalito where "Rumors" was recorded. (Recorded: October 2020).
Nancy Grace just released a book called "Don't Be A Victim" which includes tips for us in everyday life to stay safe. She talks about the Scott Peterson trial, the death of her fiancee the day before her wedding, her trip to San Francisco and more. (Recorded: September 2020)
Queen front man and "American Idol" Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert talks to Carolyn about what it's like to fill such big shoes in Queen. They discuss Queen's first live album with Adam, what he learned from "American Idol," and you'll hear about his ties to San Francisco. (Recorded: October 2020)
Rachel Dratch talks to Carolyn about the movie "Wine Country" and her time on "Saturday Night Live" including what surprised her the most about working on SNL! (Recorded: September 2020)
John Oates talks about his new album "Live In Nashville," his favorite Hall & Oates song and how he's been keeping extra busy during the pandemic. (Recorded: September 2020)
Steve Guttenberg discusses his ties to the Lymphatic Network, his Cameo videos and his mom's reaction to the cast of "Three Men And A Baby." (Recorded: September 2020)
Nancy Wilson talks about her role in A&E's "I Want My MTV." We talk about her cover of Bruce Springsteen's "The Rising," and we have to talk about her performance of "Stairway To Heaven" with her sister Ann Wilson at the Kennedy Center in 2012. (Recorded: September 2018)
Kevin Nealon talks about what it's like to do standup during a pandemic. Hear him talk about his big break performing in front of Johnny Carson and find out who he loved most on "Saturday Night Live!" Also, you're going to love his story about a whoopsie moment with Lin Manuel Miranda! (Recorded: July 2020)
Steve Hackett from Genesis talks about his book "A Genesis In My Bed," touring with the band and Phil Collins! (Originally recorded in July 2020).
Mark Goodman, original MTV VJ talks about the launch of MTV in 1981 and what went so wrong! Also, a moment with Madonna that will forever live in all of our brains, his most memorable interview and so much more! (Recorded in July 2020)
William Shatner talks about his new "Star Trek" documentaries, what it was like to bring the cast back together for it, and why he always gives 100%. (Recorded: July 2020)
Chicago's Robert Lamm on his new single "Everything Is Going To Work Out Fine" (with Jim Peterik), what goes through his mind when he is performing all of those great Chicago hits on-stage and how his wife has been his biggest support through the pandemic. (Recorded: July 2020)
Talia Shire talks to Carolyn McArdle on her birthday about quarantining during a pandemic, her famous movie roles and the re-release of "Rad!" (Recorded: July 2020)
Sigourney Weaver discusses the re-release of the Lifetime TV movie "Prayers For Bobby," her connection to The Trevor Project, being one of the only female characters in the 1984 movie "Ghostbusters," and her feelings about Siri. (Recorded: July 2020)
Carlos Santana and his wife Cindy Blackman-Santana talk about the COVID-19 pandemic and their version of John Lennon's "Imagine" with the proceeds going to Why Hunger. (Recorded: June 2020)
Don Henley talks about his time in San Francisco, life on the road with the Eagles, their upcoming tour at AT&T Park performing the "Hotel California" album, and what brings him so much joy on stage! Recorded: January 2020.
Ann Wilson from Heart talks to Carolyn about her 2018 tribute album, "Immortal," featuring tributes to George Michael, Tom Petty, Gerry Rafferty and more. (Recorded: November 2018).
Graham Russell from Air Supply shares how the band got their name, performing live after all these years and how great it feels to be in a position to give back. (Recorded: November 2017)
Barry Manilow has a new album of duets called "My Dream Duets" where he celebrates some of his musical heroes who have inspired him over the years. He also reveals which song in his personal playlist is his favorite and more! (Recorded: May 2016)
Rick Springfield has a unique way of writing songs: Title first, then lyrics. He also discusses playing in a mall in 2016 and reconnecting with other artists from the 80's. Recorded: February 2016)
A Flock Of Seagulls Mike Score talks about where the band got their name, their early days on MTV and a cover of a Madonna song that the band did. (Originally recorded in 2015).
Boy George talks about his album "This Is What I Do," shopping for his mom, his guilty pleasure, sobriety and more! (Recorded July 2015)
Pat Sajak, host of "Wheel Of Fortune" clears up the rumor that Carolyn heard about he and Vanna drinking margaritas between tapings of the show and about his business venture with Great App Deals! (Recorded: June 2014)