The Moment: Recent Episodes
Chris Epting
The Moment features host, best-selling author and TV host Chris Epting, in conversation with some of the world’s most interesting artists, athletes and public figures, zeroing in on “the moments” where their lives took a dramatic turn. Exploring both the highs and lows, The Moment reveals those life-changing episodes in vivid, expansive ways that they have not been discussed before.
Legendary singer/songwriter Christopher Cross continues to get stronger after battling Covid-19 in 2020. He'll discuss that, his remarkable life and career, and his EPIC new box set over the course of the hour.
Chris talks with legendary songwriter and rock and roll Renaissance woman Holly Knight, whose many hit songs (including Pat Benatar's Love is a Battlefield and Tina Turner's The Best) have become part of the pop culture fabric.
Chris talks with legendary songwriter and rock and roll Renaissance woman Holly Knight, whose many hit songs (including Pat Benatar's Love is a Battlefield and Tina Turner's The Best) have become part of the pop culture fabric.
Legendary singer/songwriter Christopher Cross continues to get stronger after battling Covid-19 in 2020. He'll discuss that, his remarkable life and career, and his EPIC new box set over the course of the hour.
Chris talks with vocalist Lara Johnston about her singing career and a new single she's recently recorded featuring an all-star backing band.
Chris talks with vocalist Lara Johnston about her singing career and a new single she's recently recorded featuring an all-star backing band.
Chris chats with blues legend Walter Trout about his career including his much acclaimed new album, Ordinary Madness.
Chris speaks with Rock and Roll legend John Waite, whose solo career, and as frontman for The Babys has produced some of the biggest hits of his generation.
Chris talks with vocalist Lara Johnston about her singing career and a new single she's recently recorded featuring an all-star backing band.
Legendary singer/songwriter Christopher Cross continues to get stronger after battling Covid-19 in 2020. He'll discuss that, his remarkable life and career, and his EPIC new box set over the course of the hour.
Chris talks with seminal New York City guitarist Thomas Trask, whose searing work with David Johansen, Helen Schneider and many others still stands the test of time.
Chris talks with multi-talented Eliot Lewis, currently in the middle of a virtual tour as part of the Todd Rundgren Clearly Human band. They'll recount Lewis's many musical experiences from Average White Band, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Live From Daryl's House and more.
Chris chats with blues legend Walter Trout about his career including his much acclaimed new album, Ordinary Madness.
Chris talks with Dona Speir, Recovery Coaching Expert, and author of the acclaimed memoir, Naked Truth - the Fall and Rise of Dona Speir.
Punk rock legend Jack Grisham (T.S.O.L.) has written 5 books, an autobiography, An American Demon (a collection of short stories) Untamed, a short story that was made into a short film, Code Blue, a love story (which is a children's book that he wrote and illustrated0, I Wish there were Monsters (a book on the 12 steps of recovery) and several other titles. With the legendary punk group T.S.O.L he recorded 8 albums and will be discussing ALL of these things with Chris.
Chris talks with David Fishof about his Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp and the new film based on his now-legendary concept.
Chris talks with Bea Broda, acclaimed producer, writer, host and narrator of the popular Travel TV series, “Outta Town Adventures.
Chris talks with Ben Lytle, an entrepreneurial leader with four successful companies to his credit, including two which listed on the New York Stock Exchange. One of the companies he founded is Anthem, which is today #29th on the Fortune 500 with a market cap of over $79B. They'll discuss, among things, the current COVID crisis, and the future-how it will affect us and how to understand it as it unfolds, changing demographics, disruption, de-institutionalization and democratization.
Legendary singer/songwriter Christopher Cross continues to get stronger after battling Covid-19 in 2020. He'll discuss that, his remarkable life and career, and his EPIC new box set over the course of the hour.
Tom Johnston was born August 15, 1948, in Visalia, CA. Johnston fell in love with R&B music at a young age and learned to play the songs of Little Richard, Bo Diddley, and James Brown when he received his first guitar at the age of 12. He played in soul, blues, and even a Mexican wedding band in his teens and continued playing in a blues group while attending college in San Jose. It was there he met the legendary lead singer of Moby Grape, Skip Spence, who was drumming for the Jefferson Airplane at the time. Spence introduced Johnston to John Hartman and the two would play together in numerous bands, finally finding success when they formed the Doobie Brothers.
Johnston wrote/sang lead vocals Listen to the Music Rockin' Down the Highway and China Grove among other hits for the band.
Chis interviews author Kristin Casey, discussing her latest book, Rock Monster, My Life with Joe Walsh.
Chris talks with vocalist Lara Johnston about her singing career and a new single she's recently recorded featuring an all-star backing band.
Chris speaks with director Kelly Galindo, about her first directorial feature documentary, 26 Seconds, which is based on the horrific worldwide sex trade.
Punk rock legend Jack Grisham (T.S.O.L.) has written 5 books, an autobiography, An American Demon (a collection of short stories) Untamed, a short story that was made into a short film, Code Blue, a love story (which is a children's book that he wrote and illustrated0, I Wish there were Monsters (a book on the 12 steps of recovery) and several other titles. With the legendary punk group T.S.O.L he recorded 8 albums and will be discussing ALL of these things with Chris.
Kathy Valentine of the legendary band the Go-Go's, discusses her riveting new memoir, All I Ever Wanted.
Chris speaks with author Eilene Zimmerman about her acclaimed book, SMACKED - A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy
“Heart-wrenching...a chronicle of trying to make sense of a loved one’s struggles with [addiction].” — THE NEW YORK TIMES
Chris chats with blues legend Walter Trout about his career including his much acclaimed new album, Ordinary Madness.
Chris talks with the legendary singer/songwriter John Oates about his life and musical legacy.
Glen Campbell's son. Travis, recounts life with his legendary dad, from Elvis Presley to the devastating Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis.
With his upcoming memoir, Idol Truth (written with The Moment host Chris Epting), former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years.
Garrett was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and “Leif Garrett, teen idol” was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction.
Kathy Valentine of the legendary band the Go-Go's, discusses her riveting new memoir, All I Ever Wanted.
Chris chats with legendary Jefferson Starship guitarist Dave Freiberg about the band's new EP Mother of the Sun, band history and lots more!
Chris speaks with director Kelly Galindo, about her first directorial feature documentary, 26 Seconds, which is based on the horrific worldwide sex trade.
Chris speaks with author Eilene Zimmerman about her acclaimed book, SMACKED - A Story of White-Collar Ambition, Addiction, and Tragedy
“Heart-wrenching...a chronicle of trying to make sense of a loved one’s struggles with [addiction].” — THE NEW YORK TIMES
Kathy Valentine of the legendary band the Go-Go's, discusses her riveting new memoir, All I Ever Wanted.
Chris chats with legendary Jefferson Starship guitarist Dave Freiberg about the band's new EP Mother of the Sun, band history and lots more!
Jane Leavy is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Last Boy, Sandy Koufax: A Lefty’s Legacy and the comic novel Squeeze Play, which Entertainment Weekly called “the best novel ever written about baseball.” Her latest title, Big Fella, has been hailed as the definitive biography of Babe Ruth. Epting and Leavy will talk not just about moments in her life as a best-selling author, but also what she believes were the biggest moments in the Babe's life.
With his upcoming memoir, Idol Truth (written with The Moment host Chris Epting), former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years.
Garrett was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and “Leif Garrett, teen idol” was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction.
Jane Leavy is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Last Boy, Sandy Koufax: A Lefty’s Legacy and the comic novel Squeeze Play, which Entertainment Weekly called “the best novel ever written about baseball.” Her latest title, Big Fella, has been hailed as the definitive biography of Babe Ruth. Epting and Leavy will talk not just about moments in her life as a best-selling author, but also what she believes were the biggest moments in the Babe's life.
Famed drummer John Willie Wilcox discusses his incredible career from Hall & Oates to Todd Rundgren's Utopia and beyond! PART II
Famed drummer John Willie Wilcox discusses his incredible career from Hall & Oates to Todd Rundgren's Utopia and beyond!
Musician, songwriter, producer and rock and roll Renaissance man Todd Rundgren joins Chris to discuss memorable moments from his life, many of which that are featured in Rundren's riveting new memoir, The Individualist.
Musician, songwriter, producer and rock and roll Renaissance man Todd Rundgren joins Chris to discuss memorable moments from his life, many of which that are featured in Rundren's riveting new memoir, The Individualist.
Chris talks with legendary songwriter and rock and roll Renaissance woman Holly Knight, whose many hit songs (including Pat Benatar's Love is a Battlefield and Tina Turner's The Best) have become part of the pop culture fabric.
Keyboard wizard Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater talks with Chris about his band, and his new major Patreon campaign.
Chris talks with renowned singer, songwriter and percussionist Porter Carroll Jr. about the legendary R&B band he helped found, Atlantic Starr, as well as his current work with Daryl Hall & John Oates and his much-acclaimed new solo cabaret projects.
Glen Campbell's son. Travis, recounts life with his legendary dad, from Elvis Presley to the devastating Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis.
Legendary vocalist Bonnie Bramlett joins Chris to talk about her time spent with Ike & Tina Turner, Delaney & Bonnie and many more.
Actor, singer, former teen idol Leif Garrett joins Chris live for the full hour to discuss important moments from his life, along with details about his upcoming memoir he co-wrote with Chris, IDOL TRUTH, being released tis July.
Chris talks with Emilio Castillo, founder and leader of the legendary group, Tower of Power about their wild history, acclaimed new album and much more.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates talks about his current solo projects, the new Hall & Oates album and lots more.
Kathy Valentine of the legendary band the Go-Go's, discusses her riveting new memoir, All I Ever Wanted.
Legendary platinum-selling band Tesla just released Five Man London Jam, a live performance of some their most iconic songs from their catalogue. The recording of this album took place when Tesla visited the famed iconic recording studio Abbey Road Studios for a one-night musical event capturing the band performing songs from their legendary arsenal. Founding member Brian Wheat talks about the album, his life and how the coronavirus has affected the band.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates has been making music history with his partner Daryl Hall for more than 50 years. But he also has an intriguing solo career that delves deep into the roots of true American music. Oates joins Chris Epting for a vibrant conversation on the big moments in his life, which will be fun to listen to, given the fact that they both co-wrote John's recent best-selling memoir, Change of Seasons.
Musician, songwriter, producer and rock and roll Renaissance man Todd Rundgren joins Chris to discuss memorable moments from his life, many of which that are featured in Rundren's riveting new memoir, The Individualist.
Actor, singer, former teen idol Leif Garrett joins Chris live for the full hour to discuss important moments from his life, along with details about his upcoming memoir he co-wrote with Chris, IDOL TRUTH, being released tis July.
Founding member of the Doobie Brothers, the legendary guitarist/singer/songwriter Pat Simmons talks with Chris about moments that helped shape both his iconic band and his personal life.
Gin Blossoms front man Robin Wilson joins Chris to recount moments from his life and the life of his iconic band, the Gin Blossoms.
Richard Pryor Jr.'s self proclaimed Freakish Life paralleled his famous father's and namesake in many ways. A Peoria whorehouse, abuse, alcohol and drug addition, as well asa frequent bad decisions. However, he survived. And that's what his new book is about, a real-life story of overwhelming obstacles, surviving, and thriving.
Award-winning actress and activist Loretta Swit has recently released “SWITHEART: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit” in conjunction with the 45th anniversary year of M.A.S.H., and the role that brought her international acclaim as Major Margaret Hot Lips Houlihan.
Tom Johnston was born August 15, 1948, in Visalia, CA. Johnston fell in love with R&B music at a young age and learned to play the songs of Little Richard, Bo Diddley, and James Brown when he received his first guitar at the age of 12. He played in soul, blues, and even a Mexican wedding band in his teens and continued playing in a blues group while attending college in San Jose. It was there he met the legendary lead singer of Moby Grape, Skip Spence, who was drumming for the Jefferson Airplane at the time. Spence introduced Johnston to John Hartman and the two would play together in numerous bands, finally finding success when they formed the Doobie Brothers.
Johnston wrote/sang lead vocals Listen to the Music Rockin' Down the Highway and China Grove among other hits for the band.
In 1973, 45 years ago, George Lucas' American Graffiti spawned the hit series Happy Days. Among the original cast members, were Ron Howard (Ritchie), Marion Ross (Mrs C) and Anson Williams' (Potsie - beating out John Travlota for the role) - The following year, Gary Marshall would recast Mr C with Tom Bosley and add characters such as Joanie, Ralph and, of course, The Fonze.
Today, Anson Williams is a celebrated and respected director as well as a recognized philanthropist and business man. Williams, was recently honored by Congress, the CA Sate Senate, the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD, Happy Days star, Anson Williams (Potsie Weber), with the support of is Happy Days Cast and numerous other celebrity colleagues, has been joined by first responders across the country to raise awareness right now about the 4 Driving D's -- Distracted, Drugged, Drunk and Drowsy Driving. The latter of which is currently leading the list of casualties in the U.S. today.
With his upcoming memoir, Idol Truth (written with The Moment host Chris Epting), former teen idol Leif Garrett bares his soul for the first time ever, revealing his deepest secrets about the extraordinary highs and devastating lows he has survived over the years.
Garrett was a hardworking child actor in the early 1970s, appearing on dozens of popular films and TV programs. Then he was offered a chance to make a record and “Leif Garrett, teen idol” was born. Millions of teenage girls all over the world covered their walls with his picture. His face adorned hundreds of international magazine covers as he became one of the biggest and most desired heartthrobs in history. There were jet-setting tours, TV specials, and hit records, along with an endless supply of beautiful women, alcohol, and ultimately, the drugs that sent this shooting star into the darkest depths of addiction.
Jordan Rudess has been the full-time keyboardist with Dream Theater, since the recording of 1999’s Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory. He has recorded seven other studio albums with the group and the much anticipated Distance Over Time, is set for release in February 2019. Jordan joins Chris to discuss the key moments of his life, and also shares an exclusive musical retrospective he created just for The Moment!
Chris is in Anaheim at the NAMM show, a major annual event that its organizers describe as the world’s largest trade-only event for the music products, pro audio and event tech industry. His guests on this on-location episode of The Moment are legendary bassist Michael Anthony, of Van Halen fame (along with other bands including Chickenfoot) and Neal Preston, one of the most celebrated photographers in rock and roll history.
Jane Leavy is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Last Boy, Sandy Koufax: A Lefty’s Legacy and the comic novel Squeeze Play, which Entertainment Weekly called “the best novel ever written about baseball.” Her latest title, Big Fella, has been hailed as the definitive biography of Babe Ruth. Epting and Leavy will talk not just about moments in her life as a best-selling author, but also what she believes were the biggest moments in the Babe's life.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Oates has been making music history with his partner Daryl Hall for more than 50 years. But he also has an intriguing solo career that delves deep into the roots of true American music. Oates joins Chris Epting for a vibrant conversation on the big moments in his life, which will be fun to listen to, given the fact that they both co-wrote John's recent best-selling memoir, Change of Seasons.
Musician, songwriter, producer and rock and roll Renaissance man Todd Rundgren joins Chris to discuss memorable moments from his life, many of which that are featured in Rundren's riveting new memoir, The Individualist.