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Kicking the SeatEp1122: Escape from Hammerland: X The Unknown (1956) - Movie ReviewThe outer boundaries of Hammerland are in sight, but no daring escape would be complete without a blown tire at the worst possible moment; that blown tire is the 1956 Quatermass knock-off X The Unknown! Co-directors Leslie Norman and Joseph Losey bring us a tale of slow-moving space slime that terrorizes a Scottish military base. Only an American scientist and his Atomic Energy Agency liaison stand in the way of face-melting global dominance.While not a homerun like some of the other films discussed in this series, there's a good deal to like in X The...2025-06-2200 min

Sneaky DragonSneaky Dragon Episode 700 Hola, Sneakers! Welcome to Sneaky Dragon – the podcast that plays it cool! We’ve made it to 700 episodes and Ian and Dave have decided to celebrate by…not doing much…just…talking in the basement… This week: cowardice; the secret sauces; inter-dimensional travel; carry on up the luggage; underwaterwear; the Norman conquest; life is a Carney-val; gentlemen prefer Cons; bite coin; superlative man; crackpot-in-chief; empathy for the devil; health check; noodge of the world; just do it; clown of creation; the chat came back; Ian loves Sinners; Challengers of the unknown; the inertia diet; MacDonald’s of the world...2025-05-032h 20

Hull on Estates712 - Hotner et al v. Norman - Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable IndividualsIn this podcast, Doreen So and Mark Lahn discuss the case of Hotner et al v. Norman, which involves a daughter who depleted her elderly mother's estate while acting as her caregiver. Doreen and Mark examine the case and discuss the intersection of family caregiving, fiduciary duties, and the remedies available where vulnerable individuals experience financial exploitation.2025-03-0424 min

The Simply Soul ShowIan K - The Simply Soul Show 20-02-25Play List 1. Gloria Gaynor – This Love Affair 2. Melba Moore – Standing Right Here 3. Lou Rawls – From Now On 4. Norman Jean Wright Feat Dennis Collins – Tear Down These Walls 5. Change – You Are My Melody 6. Crusaders – Street Life 7. Cameo – Candy 8. O’Jays – Used Ta Be My Girl 9. Surface – Falling In Love 10. Janet Jackson – When I Think Of You 11. I Level – Minefield 12. The Ethiopians – Engine 54 13. Mighty Diamonds – There Is No Me Without You 14. Max Romeo & The Upsetters - Wet Dream 15. Maxine Harvey – Gimme Little Sign 16. Caprice – 100% 17. AC Soul Symphony – Windy City Theme...2025-02-202h 00

Locked In with Ian BickEx-NY Corrections Boss Reveals Untold Stories from Rikers: Diddy Run-Ins, Violence & Corruption | Norman SeabrookNorman Seabrook, the ex-New York Corrections Union Boss, reveals untold stories of life behind bars, from eye-opening encounters with celebrity inmates like Diddy, Lil Wayne, and Shyne, to the daily chaos of violence and corruption within one of America’s most notorious jails. But that’s not all – Seabrook himself faced a dramatic downfall, taken down by the FBI in a corruption scandal that led to his own time in federal prison.#Diddy #RikersIsland #NormanSeabrook #PrisonStories #LilWayne #Shyne #CelebrityInmates #TrueCrime #FBIInvestigation #LifeBehindBars #FederalPrison #UntoldStories #InsiderLookHosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian...2024-10-071h 42

Ian Talks ComedyNorman Stiles (head writer, Sesame Street / Fernwood Tonight)Norman Stiles and I discuss watching Howdy Doody and having a friend on Mr. Wizard; being a welfare worker and writing jokes for Allen & Rossi; writing for the Merv Griffin Show; getting into the Childrens Television Workshop and then Sesame Street; how Sesame Street is taped in chunks; creating Count von Count; Jim Henson not being around; the TV special Out to Lunch; working with Christopher Cerf; writing on the Muppet Show pilot; leaving to create When Things Were Rotten and why the series was cancelled; writing the Space Force pilot for Fred Willard; writing for The Captain and...2024-08-2453 min

The Simply Soul ShowIan K - The Simply Soul Show 15-08-24Play List 1. Levert – Casanova 2. Michael Wycoff – Looking Up To You 3. Fatback Band – I Found Lovin’ 4. Rene & Angela – I’ll Be Good 5. Shalamar – The Second Time Around 6. Loose Ends – Lets Get Back To Love 7. Maze Feat Frankie Beverly – Back In Stride 8. Dayton – The Sound Of Music 9. The O’Jays – Used Ta Be My Girl 10. Brand New Heavies – You Are The Universe 11. The Tymes – Ms Grace 12. Eugene Record – Overdose Of Joy 13. Four Tops – Ain’t No Woman Like The One I Got 14. Etta James – At Last 15. Donald Byrd – (Falling Like) Dominoes...2024-08-151h 59

The Simply Soul ShowIan K - The Simply Soul Show 25-07-24Play List 1. Billy Griffin – Hold Me Tighter In The Rain 2. Maze Feat Frankie Beverley – Before I Let You Go 3. Jean Carne – My Love Don’t Come Easy 4. Skipworth & Turner – Thinking About Your Love 5. Club Des Belugas – Habana Twist 6. Pasadenas – Tribute (Right On) 7. Atlantic Starr – Silver Shadow 8. Blackbyrds – Rock Creek Park 9. Teddy Pendergrass – You And Me For Right Now 10. Billy Paul – The Whole Town’s Talking 11. Johnny Gill – My, My, My 12. Karyn White – Superwoman 13. Dennis Taylor – Lets Stay In Tonight 14. Rahsaan Patterson – Where You Are 15. Gill Scott Heron – The Bottle 1...2024-07-252h 00

Ian Talks ComedyJay Moriarty (writer / ep The Jeffersons, "The Draft Dodger" ep All in the Family)Jay Moriarty joins me to discuss how "All in the Family" changed TV; he and his partner writing a spec AITF and getting turned down; writing the "IQ Test" episode of Good Times; pitching "Louise's Daughter" to The Jeffersons"; getting a staff job; his 2 favorite episodes about MLK's death and the KKK; writing Jeffersons episodes about age discrimination and suicide; the fight to make "Florida's Problem"; how his book, Honkey in the House" is a behind the scenes look at Norman Lear's sitcoms and how to write them; not liking writer's rooms; how writer's thought writing would be like...2024-07-201h 09

Ian Talks ComedyJerry Rannow (Room 222, Welcome Back Kotter, Head of the Class)Jerry Rannow discusses his love of old-time comedy and book about Mabel Normand; his comedy writer detective series; his first book on how to write for TV; growing up in Wisconsin in the 50's; meeting the head of Love American Style at a party and pitching; dropping out of UW Milwaukee to be in Bye, Bye, Birdie; his TV debut on Channing; guesting on My 3 Sons and The Beverly Hillbillies; being a regular and writer on the Jonathan Winters Show; his current play in production; Wisconsin; writing an All in the Family about Mike donating his sperm that CBS...2024-07-0649 min

Oldham Today RewoundOTR - Youth Mayor Making - Isaac Quinn - 26.6.24Ian Wolstenholme visited the annual Youth Mayor Making Ceremony in the Civic Centre Council Chamber. This year's Youth Mayor is Isaac Quinn. We have highlights from the event and chat with Sir Norman Stoller and Isaac himself and his aspirations for his Youth Mayoral year.2024-06-2722 min

The Simply Soul ShowIan K - The Simply Soul Show 20-06-24Play List 1. Gloria Gaynor – This Love Affair 2. Loose ends – Stay A Little While Child 3. The Cool Notes – Spend the Night 4. Garfield Fleming – Don’t Send Me Away 5. Mercy Mercy – What Are We Gonna Do About It 6. Thelma Houston – You Used To Hold Me So Tight 7. O’Jays – Used Ta Be My Girl 8. Shalamar – I Owe You One 9. Stacy LAttisaw – Jump To The Beat 10. Anita Ward – Ring My Bell 11. Diana Ross – My Old Piano 12. Jacksons – Shake Your Body 13. Toots & The Maytals – Louie Louie 14. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Waiting In Vain 15. Karen...2024-06-202h 00

Ian Talks ComedyJeff AltmanJeff Altman and I discuss growing up in Syracuse; his father, Arthur, teaching him slight of hand magic; learning more at Johns Hopkins; moving to LA and going to the Magic Castle; trying out at the Comedy Store; doing a comedy album with Denny Johnston; his Carson impression and two times he met him; doing his voice on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; doing voices on Norman Lear shows and Archie Bunker's Place; Celeste Holm, who his uncle discovered; his year living off income from being on Merv Griffin; Starland Vocal Band Show; guest appearances on Mork and Mindy and...2024-04-2054 min

Ian Talks ComedyRobert Wolterstorff (creator, Street Hawk; Quantum Leap)Robert Wolterstorff joined me to discuss being mentored by Norman Lear; a quick overview of his career; going to SFSU; being mentored by Norman Lear; selling a Good Times; going to work on the Jeffersons; turning down a chance to write / produce the Incredible Hulk; his pilot Pen 'n' Ink aided by Louis Schwartzberg; doing a college interview for Benjamin Spock for President that got picked up by PBS; Jeffersons episodes; befriending Roxie Roker and her husband Sy Kravitz; Jeffersons writer's were older; moving to Universal to write pilots; working for Nicholls, Ross, West; writing for Sheriff Lobo; his...2024-04-0653 min

Obscure with Michael Ian BlackS4 Episode 33 - With a Norman Wain Anecdote EnclosedThose who know of my work no doubt also know the work of one of my besties, David Wain. His dad, Norman Wain, gave some business advice years ago that I remember in this episode of Obscure. Business is also very much on the mind of Clyde Griffiths and his uncle, the collar entrepreneur, Sam. Did Clyde just secure his future? Listen and find out!Support Obscure!Read Michael's substackFollow Michael on TwitterFollow Michael on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...2024-03-2631 min

Woolleys Beat55 Years In Pop - Chris NormanSmokie's lead singer, Chris Norman, has reached a 55-year milestone in his music career, marking a new achievement in pop. If his latest album 'Junction 55' is anything to go by, the Bradford boy has emerged in 2024 with some great new tracks that will keep his popularity to the fore. In this interview, Chris looks back at his early career and collaborations with the likes of Suzie Quatro and the odd footballer! This is a podcast you won't want to miss.2024-03-1016 min

Ian Talks ComedyJulie Larson (Dharma and Greg, The Drew Carey Show)Julie Larson discusses growing up in Geneva Illinois; Mike Royko; her dad being her greatest comedy influence; growing up in a crowded house; southern sitcoms on the 1960's; Rose Marie; moving to Chicago in 1980; taking classes at Second City; moving to L.A. in 1984; becoming a Comedy Store Player; meeting Colin Mochrie & Ryan Stiles; performing with them at night while working for a law firm in the day; being asked to do improv in an Irish festival; meeting the co-creator of Dharma & Greg there and getting a job offer; what saved her job; prefers joke & story shows; writing credit...2024-01-271h 00

The Simply Soul ShowIan K - The Simply Soul Show 11-01-24Play List 1. Sugar Hill Gang – Rappers Delight 2. Aurra – Such A Feeling 3. Change – You Are My Melody 4. Willie Hutch – In And Out 5. Keni Burke – Hang Tight 6. Loose Ends – Hangin On A String 7. Odyssey – Inside Out 8. Norman Conners – Stella (Dave Lee Remix) 9. Evelyn Champagne King – Back To Love 10. Raw Silk – Do It To The Music 11. Johnny Gill – Game Changer 12. Billy Paul – Me & Mrs Jones 13. Teddy Pendergrass – When Somebody Loves You Back 14. Maze Feat Frankie Beverley – Back In Stride 15. Slave Feat Steve Arrington – Dancin’ In The Key Of Life 16. Status IV – You A...2024-01-112h 00

Ian Talks ComedySparky Marcus Issogilo (child actor, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, Grandpa Goes to Washington)Former child actor Sparky Marcus (Issoglio) discusses the origins of his name; being on TV before watching it; first job a McDonalds commercial at 3 1/2; being a SAG member; working on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; playing a child evangelical preacher; being spanked by Dabney Coleman; Freaky Friday; working with actors who don't like children; not liking to watch himself; not remembering being on a Carl Reiner sitcom; going on AM LA in 1976; meeting George Lucas on the set of The Bob Newhart Show; shooting WKRP and Bad News Bears; being on a series is better than chasing work; child acting...2023-12-3049 min

Ian Talks ComedyKenneth Tigar (Barney Miller, Night Court, Just One of the Guys)Kenneth Tigar joined me and discussed the pronunciation of his last name; his favorite radio shows; hist first TV; watching Requiem for a Heavyweight; Norman Lloyd; acting was just a hobby; getting a PhD in German from Harvard; translated Brecht plays into English; working on The Proposition improv troupe and Broadway show with Judy Kahan, Paul Kreppel; and Fred Grandy; leaving the Proposition to write his dissertation; his first theatre and television roles have been playing Germans; most recognized for Barney Miller; Norman Lloyd and John Randolph get him to L.A.; auditioning for Danny Arnold; shooting the episode "...2023-12-161h 05

Contemplating CreativityHow to release creative block, and working with Norman Foster, with ex Partner at Foster and Partners, and ex RCA tutor, John SmallMy guest for this episode is John Small, ex-partner at Foster and Partners (where he founded and led their Product Design Group); ex Director of Design at Steelcase; and ex tutor at the Royal College of Art, where he originally gained his Masters in furniture design and manufacturing. John is currently teaching interior design at Norwich University. Our conversation started and ended on the topic of trying to clear creative block or as he describes it, unlocking the door to creativity. We covered the subtle differences between crafting and creating, whether it’s possible to intentionally design an...2023-11-2030 min

Ian Talks ComedyMichael Mann (actor All in the Family / Ernie Kovacs / Joe & Mabel)Michael Mann discusses the other Michael Mann; starting on radio before listening to it; recreating Charlotte's Web on the radio show Let's Pretend; his mom getting him into modeling at 5; a newspaper write up from 1952; performing on Broadway with Bette Davis in Two's Company; performing a portion of the show on Ed Sullivan; working with Lon Chaney, Jr. on a infamous 1952 adaptation of Frankenstein; playing Perry Como's son on his show; appearing in a play One Borrowed Time with Jean Lockhart; costarring on the 1955-1956 sitcom Joe & Mabel with Nita Talbot & Norman Fell; working with Ernie Kovacs & Milton Berle...2023-10-2840 min

The Paranormal LoversEpisode 41: Normie, The Monster of Lake NormanSend us a textMany man made lakes are full of homes and business of those who lived there before a dam was built. In Lake Norman in NC there is another thing that lurks the depths of the lake. Thought to be a Nessie like creature, Normie has been giving people scares for as long as the lake has been there. Whether he is an oversized fish, or an unknown creature, there have been reports of something in the lake since it was built, all the way to this year. Epi...2023-10-1830 min