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Front Row PodcastHoliday Greetings, Kiss Caskets and KAHN!!!!Deb, Joe and several community theater leaders wish all of you a warm and peaceful 2018 holiday season. They also discuss community theaters joining together to build communications and cooperation with Alan Semonian. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077. Last minute gift ideas? How about a KISS Kasket?
2018-12-2432 min
Front Row PodcastTales Told By a Doctor, a Stripper's Mom and a TruckasaurusDeb and Joe host two interviews of shows opening this week - Dr. Jason Dilly, the director of Stagecrafters' production of Fool for Love and Aaron Sohaski, the actor portraying Eddie in that show. They also spoke with Carla Margolis, Mama Rose in St. Dunstan's production of Gypsy. After Deb promoted the interview show in the echo fashion of a Monster Truck Show commercial, Joe continually expressed his admiration for Truckasaurus and hoped that he could be worked into more community theater shows. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iT...
2018-10-0536 min
Front Row PodcastFarmington Players Opens Neil Simon ClassicDeb and Joe interview Maureen Mansfield, director of Farmington Players’ production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. Barefoot Productions – An Enemy of the People Audition – Norma & Wanda Southgate Players – Evil Dead Ridgedale Players – Audition – In-laws, Outlaws and other People (who should be shot) Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-10-0229 min
Front Row PodcastGone to the Dogs - The Ginger and Puck ShowDeb and Joe let their dogs (Ginger and Puck) take over this week's episode. They (Deb and Joe) interview Tom Arwady and Toni Harte, director and choreographer respectively of Ridgedale Players production of The Wedding Singer. Farmington Players - Audition - Let Nothing You Dismay Grosse Pointe Theatre - Camalot Lakeland Players - 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Audition - 1984 Players Guild of Dearborn - Go Back for Murder Audition - Guys and Dolls Southgate Players - Audition - Lion King, Jr. Spo...
2018-09-1532 min
Front Row PodcastCurtain Rises on Season ThreeDeb and Joe celebrate the beginning of a third season of Front Row Podcast! They interview Tim Wittlinger, director of the Village Players of Birmingham's production of Rehearsal for Murder. Avon Players - Steel Magnolias Barefoot Productions - Gunplay The Clarkston Village Players - The Dixie Swim Club - Nonsense Downriver Actors Guild- Nonsense - Audition for Nothing You Dismay Farmington Players- Audition for Nothing You Dismay Grosse Pointe Theatre - Camelot - Go Back For Murder Players Guild of Dearborn- Go Back For Murd...
2018-09-0536 min
Front Row PodcastGlengarry Glen Ross, Jr.This week, Deb and Joe decide to produce a junior version of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Jr. They interview Kori Bielaniec, director of the Players Guild of Dearborn's youth production of Grease, along with several members of the cast. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-07-1332 min
Front Row PodcastStrange Things Are Afoot at the Circle-KThis week, Deb and Joe receive an Hanukkah / Christmas gift in June, when they discover that the Bill and Ted Trilogy is in pre-production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgniTzdiw_0 They can barely contain their eighties glee before welcoming Jim Territo, creator of The Daedalus 2 Mission: A Space Opera at Planet Ant Theater. Jim was joined by the director of the show, Rachel Biber. Also this week: Auditions for Oklahoma at Spotlight Players - July 9 & 10 Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. at Starlight Players - June 28 - July 1.
2018-06-2922 min
Front Row PodcastOliver's All You Can Eat BuffetThis week, Deb and Joe interview three youth players of St. Dustan's upcoming musical, Oliver. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-05-2637 min
Front Row PodcastThis one time, at theater camp...This week, Deb and Joe interviewed Ryan Moore, director of Avon Players – The Bridges of Madison County, May 18th – 20th, 25th – 27th, June 1st – 2nd. Richmond Community Theater - Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, runs May 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2018 Village Players of Birmingham production of She Loves Me, runs May 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Starlight Theater - Children of Eden, runs May 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Youth Summer Theater Camp Downriver Actors Guild – Summer Camp 2018 Stagecrafters – Audition - The Wild Party June 2nd, 2018 Subscribe t...
2018-05-1825 min
Front Row PodcastWould You Like Some Ice Cream With Your Meat Pie?This week, Deb and Joe discuss record the show in the middle of Joe's final dress rehearsal for Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at Richmond Community Theater. Joe interviews director Bryan Braun (who didn't know Joe was recording a podcast during the final dress rehearsal). The show runs May 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2018. Village Players of Birmingham production of She Loves Me, runs May 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th and 20th, 2018. Joe interviews director Kevin Branshaw and leading actor Kathleen Duffy. Avon Players – The Bridges of Madison County...
2018-05-1127 min
Front Row PodcastThe Cow Who Died on Two StagesThis week, Deb and Joe discuss follow the acting career of Milky White, appearing in Into the Woods at Farmington Players. The Baker (Jason Wilhoite) and the Baker's Wife (Wendy Krekeler) discuss this great production. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-05-0338 min
Front Row PodcastActor versus Audience - Picking a Theater SeasonThis week, Deb and Joe discuss whether theater seasons should be selected for actors or audience members and talk to the director of St. Dustan's Theater production of Clybourne Park, Alan Ellias. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-02-2735 min
Front Row PodcastMurder served up by Christie and ShakespeareThis week, Deb and Joe discuss the Scottish play and talk to the director of Farmington Players' production of And Then There Were None, Laurie Smalis. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-02-2026 min
Front Row PodcastStage Kisses and Star CatchersThis week, Deb and Joe discuss Stage Kisses with the director of Peter and the Star Catcher, Kevin Fitzhenry, at Grosse Pointe Theater Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2018-01-3028 min
Front Row PodcastHappy New Year to All in the Front RowThis week, Deb and Joe wish everyone a Happy 2018 and welcome John Luther, director of Stagecrafter's production of Into the Woods. Avon Players: Boeing, Boeing – January 19-February 3. Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions – Dial M for Murder – Sunday, January 21 5:30 and Monday, January 21 starting at 6:30. Cuts and info available on their website. Birmingham Village Players: Ain't Misbehavin’ – January 19-Feb 4, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Clarkston Village Players: Escanaba in Love – already running through January 27. Thurs 7:30, Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00 Farmington Players: Auditions – Into t...
2018-01-1831 min
Front Row PodcastAudience horror stories during the holidaysThis week, Deb and Joe share their theatre audience horror stories and invite their listeners to share their stories for future episodes. Avon Players: A Christmas Story – two chances left to catch it – Dec 8 & 9. Performances at 8:00 PM – plus a special matinee performance on Saturday, 12/9 at 2:00 Barefoot Productions: Moving from Plymouth to a Civic Center Plaza in Livonia. They are looking for some help with their move and renovation – if you have building skills or otherwise wish to lend a hand, check their website for details. Birmingham Village Players: Seussical...
2017-12-0834 min
Front Row PodcastInterview With Local Playwright Joseph ZettelmaierThis week, Deb and Joe interview local playwright Joseph Zettelmaier, author of It Came from Mars playing at Rosedale Community Players, about his career. Birmingham Village Players: Leading Ladies Grosse Pointe Theater: Fisk for Footlights Sunday, November 5, 2017 – 6:00 pm Join Jef Fisk for an evening of amusing music & thoughtful FUN City Kitchen 16844 Kercheval Avenue Grosse Pointe, MI All proceeds benefit GPT Auditions for How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying November 4-5, 1-4:00...
2017-11-0133 min
Front Row PodcastYour Theater Ghost Stories and Leading LadiesThis week, Deb and Joe, in the spirit of Halloween, invites you to send them your audio clip (.wav or .mp3) telling us about a ghost story from your theater. They also interview Dale Feldpausch, director of Birmingham Village Players' production of Leading Ladies. Audition - Other Desert Cities - Grosse Pointe Theatre The Graduate - Richmond Community Theater It Came from Mars - Rosedale Community Players Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email...
2017-10-2434 min
Front Row PodcastAdieu, Bill DixonThis week, Deb and Joe bid community theater's nicest guy adieu in a tribute to his contribution to the arts in Metro Detroit. Those wishing to pay respects to Bill's family may contact the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home. Rehearsal for Murder - Barefoot Productions Audition: Almost Maine - Barefoot Productions Here on the Flight Path - Clarkston Village Players Sister Act - Downriver Actors Guild The Laramie Project - The Lakeland Players Falsettos - St. Dunstan's Theatre Detroit '67 - Stagecrafters ...
2017-10-1426 min
Front Row PodcastBecky's New Car, Calendar Girls and Equus Jr. This week, Deb and Joe interview Chris Polhill, Director of Becky's New Car at Ridgedale Players and Nancy Cooper, Director of Calendar Girls at Farmington Players. Ridgedale Players - Becky's New Car Farmington Players - Calendar Girls Grosse Pointe Theater - The Pirates of Penzance Players Guild of Dearborn - Come Blow Your Horn Southgate Community Players - Annie Jr. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631...
2017-09-2746 min
Front Row PodcastSeason Two Opens with Anything GoesThis week, Deb and Joe kick off the second season of Front Row Podcast by interviewing Danielle Caralis, the lead of Birmingham Village Players' production of Anything Goes. Auditions for St. Dustan's The Ultimate Christmas Show (directed by host Deb). Now playing: Avon Players - Ship of Dreams: Titanic - The Musical Stagecrafters - Sister Act Downriver Actor's Guild: Princess Dianna - The Musical Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments...
2017-09-1627 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 025: Season One Takes A BowThis week, Deb and Joe interview Master Carpenter and set builder Michael Campion as they bid season one of Front Row Podcast adieu. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2017-06-2145 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 024: The Long Road to 42nd Street In The GreekThis week, Deb and Joe interview Erin Johnson, the lead of St. Dustan's production of 42 Street. Clarkston Village Players: Performance - Driving Miss Daisy Downriver Actor’s Guild: Performance - Dearly Departed Grosse Pointe Theater: Audtions - The Pirates of Penzance Stagecraft's: Performance - Jesus Christ Superstar Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2017-05-3042 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 023: Picasso and Einstein walk into a barThis week, Deb and Joe interview Marie Lee, Director of Ridgedale Players' production of Picasso at the Lapine Agile. Clarkston Village Players: Self Help – comedy, May 5-20, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Downriver Actor’s Guild: Oliver, May 5-21, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 3:00 Grosse Pointe Theater: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, May 7-20, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Ridgedale Players: Picasso at the Lapine Agile, May 5-21, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Players Guild of Dearborn: Sugar – (The Some Like it Hot musical), May 5-28, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:30 Richmond Community Theater: The Odd Couple (fema...
2017-05-0540 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 022: Directing, Not Dead Yet and Lots of SeagullsThis week, Deb and Joe interview two of the cast members of Spamalot, Tom Arwady and Jason Dilly, opening this weekend at Farmington Players. Rosedale Community Players: The Gin Game - opening April 28 Stagecrafters: Edward Albee's Seascape – through April 30 Starlight Theater: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – April 28 Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2017-04-2639 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 021: Show Tune Sing Along With The Dynamic DuoThis week, Deb and Joe interview Eric Swanson, half of "Gerianne & Eric - The Dynamic Duo", a Broadway sing along at Pronto in Royal Oak. Barefoot Productions: Auditions – The Roles I’ll Never Play Cabaret fundraiser, April 20-21, 7:00 PM Downriver Actor’s Guild: Drop Dead Disco – Interactive Dinner Theater, April 21-29 at 7:30 PM Grosse Pointe Theater: Shrek Jr (Youth show) - April 22-23 (at GP War Memorial) at 2:00 PM Ridgedale Players: One Act Theater fundraiser – most of the play selections written by local playwrights, April 21 and 22 at 8:00 PM Stagecrafters: Seascape – April 21-30, Fr...
2017-04-1441 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 020: Stage Management, Film and Protection From EMPThis week, Deb and Joe interview one of Metro Detroit's most prolific stage managers, Justine Dearth. Barefoot Productions: The 39 Steps – March 31-April 9, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Downriver Actor’s Guild: Summer Theater Immersion Camp programs for kids starting at age 5 and up to teen-agers – camp and application info available. Grosse Pointe Theater: Be Our Guest – Beauty and the Beast Tea with Belle – May 13, 12:30 PM. Includes meet and greet, tea and light lunch and a performance of Beauty and the Beast – tickets can be purchased on the GPT website. GPT Scholarship Auditions – live in GP, attend GP high scho...
2017-04-0358 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 019: Tech Week, Auditions and Head ColdsThis week, Deb and Joe interview Mark Carley, director of Birmingham Village Players' production of You Can't Take it With You, opening this week. Avon Players: The Mousetrap – March 10-25, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions for The Addams Family – Sun March 12, 5:30 and Mon Mar 13, 6:30 Clarkston Village Players: The House on the Cliff – Mar 10-18, Thurs 7:30, Fri/Sat 8:00 and Sun 2:00 Grosse Pointe Theater: The Glass Menagerie – March 12-25, Thurs/Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Dearborn Players Guild: The Lion in Winter – March 10-26, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Auditions for the musical Sugar March 13 & 14, 6:30 Richmond Community Theat...
2017-03-0626 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 018: Snow White and the Alternatively Named DwarvesThis week, Deb and Joe are shocked to find out that Dopey and Doc have been renamed in a version of Snow White. Director Jeffery Nelson and lead actress Anita Newby join us to talk about Stagecrafters' next show Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. Joe and Deb talk about some of their favorite non theater podcasts, including Deb's of Serial and Joe's of Hardcore History. Downriver Actor’s Guild School of Rock – Feb 24 – March 5, Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 3:00 Lakeland Players The Mystery of Edwin Drood – Feb 24-26, Fri...
2017-02-2434 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 017 - "The Misanthrope, Jr." and Show ProducingThis week, Joe and Deb imagine what The Misanthrope, Jr. would be like. The talk about what a show producer does with prolific producer Bryan Conroy (Village Players -You Can't Take it With You. Barefoot Productions: The Misanthrope – February 17-26, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 Grosse Pointe Theater: Love, Loss and What I Wore – February 16-26, Fri/Sat 8:00, Sun 2:00 – at the Purdon Studio Theater - performing at Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church on Mack Ave. Pontiac Theater 4: Treasure Island – children’s theater - February 17-25 Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 2:00 – at the Michigan School for the Arts in Pontiac
2017-02-1725 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 016 - Fine Arts Society of Detroit and stage combatThis week, Deb and Joe talk to Jerry Nehr, director of Other Desert Cities at the Fine Arts Society of Detroit. In our Tech Talk segment, stage combat expert Brian Moultrup discusses the best way to take a punch on stage. Becky's New Car opens this week at Farmington Players. Special thanks to Birmingham Village Players for letting us record interview segments in their green room. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our ho...
2017-02-1137 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 015 - Scene Design and Freedom of the PressThis week, Deb and Joe talk to master set designer Drew Hall about what goes into creating a great set. Mike Trudel shares the plight of Grosse Pointe Theater and his newspaper opinion piece which set off a community firestorm. Auditions this week include Oliver at the Downriver Actors Guild and A Chorus Line at Southgate Community Players. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2017-02-0241 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 014 - Rosedale Community Players "Kings of Unionville" and CTAMThis week, Deb and Joe traveled to Rosedale Community Players in Southfield, where The Kings of Unionville opens on January 27, 2017. Director Lance Alan and assistant director Karen McHugh discuss the show. RCP Promotions Director Chuck Goddeeris discuss the theater and his involvement in the Community Theater Association of Michigan. Upcoming auditions include The 39 Steps at Barefoot Productions in Plymouth. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2017-01-2633 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 013 - "In the Heights" at StagecraftersThis week, Deb and Joe interviewed the director Gerry Haines and lead Gary LaKind of In the Heights, opening at Stagecrafters in Royal Oak on January 20, 2017. Listen to commercials for Arsenic and Old Lace by director Paul Bruce and Doubt: A Parable by theater president Kathleen Duffy. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via email info@frontrowpodcast.com or leave your comments on our hotline at 248-631-4077.
2017-01-1736 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 012: Holidays and Grosse Pointe Theater on the moveThis week, Deb and Joe discussed holiday shows: Christmas Then and Now at the Downriver Actors Guild. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Farmington Players. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at the Starlight Theater. Sing in the Season at Birmingham Village Players. Jef Fisk and Theresa Selvaggio from Grosse Pointe Theater talk about GPT leaving the Grosse Pointe War Memorial after 58 years and what the future holds for the theater. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show directly via em...
2016-12-1734 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 011 - Front Row PodcastThis week, Deb and Joe discuss the impact the recent election could have on participation in community theater. They also talked about actors auditioning for roles in shows. Shows playing: Stagecrafters - The Best Man (Nov 17-19 – 8:00, Nov 19 also at 2:00 pm) Grosse Pointe Theater - The Sunshine Boys (Nov 17-19 – 8:00) St Dunstan’s – The Misfit Elves Epic Pirate Adventure – children’s show (Nov 19-20 at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Upcoming opening: Avon Players - Forever Christmas (Nov 25-Dec 10, Fri-Sat, 8 Sun, 2) Paul’s Players - Steel Magnolias (One wee...
2016-11-1827 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 010: Richmond Community Theater - "Dinner with Friends"This week, Deb and Joe travel to Richmond Community Theater to talk to Craig McNabb, director of Dinner with Friends, opening on October 21. Other openings: Rosedale Players – Minus Some Buttons October 28-November 12, Fri/Sat at 8 and Sun at 2 Starlight Theater– The Toxic Avenger October 28-November 6, Fri/Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2 Also – auditioning Best Christmas Pageant Ever – already had first night but second night is this Sunday, Oct 23, 2:30-4:00 (adults and kids) Birmingham Village Players – Mame October 28-November 13, Fri/Sat at 8, S...
2016-10-2124 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 009 - St. Dustan's Theater - "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"This week, Deb and Joe take the show to the St. Dustan's Theater in Bloomfield Hills. Deb is appearing in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" and we discussed the show with Director Marcus Laban and Board member Stephanie Peltier discussed their upcoming season. Upcoming shows: Downriver Actors Guild (Wyandotte) – Bonnie & Clyde Oct 14-29, Fri/Sat 7:30 and Sundays at 3:00 Also upcoming….auditioning Chicago – Oct 24-25, 6:30-10:00 Spotlight Players (Canton) – Haunting of Billop House Oct 20-23, Thurs/Fri/Sat, 7:30, Sat/Sun matinee at 2:00 St. Dunstan’s (at Cranbrook) –...
2016-10-1424 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTGNJ 094: Donald Trump & Tic Tacs Foreplay = Campaign MeltdownPolitical consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss Donald Trump's disastrous encounter 11 years ago with an open microphone and the consequences that event is now having for the Republican party, both nationally and statewide. Both Joes appeared on Michigan Public Radio's "Issue and Ale" last Monday and you can catch the entire event on their website. Email your text or audio comments (.mp3 or .wav) comments to us: info@twoguysnamedjoe.com or visit www.twoguysnamedjoe.com to leave comments. If you wish to be part of the show, email a text o...
2016-10-0927 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 008: Stagecrafters - Featuring "Trevor" & "The Best Man"This week, Deb and Joe head to the Baldwin Theatre in Royal Oak, home of Stagecrafters. Deb shares audition details for Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells at Barefoot Productions in Plymouth and the opening of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the Starlight Theater in Waterford. David Musslewhite, director of Trevor on Stagecrafters' 2nd Stage, discusses the Michigan premiere of this show. Shar Douglas, director of The Best Man, discusses that show and the rest of the theater's season. Subscribe to Front Row Podcast in iTunes, or visit our website. Contact the show di...
2016-10-0725 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportA Giant Pink Pig Walked Into a Bar With Leon Drolet - Episode 93Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem fight the audio gremlins and invite their first guest co-host since restarting the show – former state representative and Republican candidate for Macomb County commissioner Leon Drolet. Drolet meets the criteria for an initial invitation – he is in the same fantasy football league with the two Joes. Here are their current league standings: Drolet, chairman of the Michigan Taxpayers Alliance, has been in the news recently for several issues: he filed an ethics complaint against Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Tony Marrocco for using government resources in his re-election campai...
2016-10-0147 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportFrom presidential polling to whoppie cushions - Episode 92Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss recent polling indicating a close race between the major party candidates for president in Michigan. They offer lessons for all candidates and office holders from two hot campaigns in Macomb county - the race for Public Works Commissioner between Tony Marrocco and Candice Miller and the public relations crisis being faced by Republican Steve Marino in his race for state representative. The two Joes revel in internet criticism and offer up a contest for listeners (send entries to joe@joedisano.net). Email your text or audio comments (.mp3 or .w...
2016-09-2648 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 007 - A Trip to "The Barn" Farmington PlayersThis week, Deb and Joe take the show to the venerable theater on 12 Mile Road known as "The Barn," home of Farmington Players. Deb and Front Row Podcast get mentioned this week in a Detroit News article. Show openings this week include "Sleepy Hollow - A Musical" at the Downriver Actors Guild and "The Vast Difference" at Farmington Players. Upcoming auditions include "Fiddler on the Roof" at Grosse Pointe Theatre and "Elf, The Musical" (youth production) at the Village Players of Birmingham. Our special guests this week are Tony Targan and David Reinke. Tony...
2016-09-2331 min
Front Row PodcastFRP 006 - Visiting The Players Guild of DearbornDeb and Joe take the show to the Players Guild of Dearborn this week. The coming of International Podcast Day on September 30, 2016 excites Joe into a state of mania. Show openings this week include Two by Two at the Players Guild, South Pacific at the Spotlight Players in Canton Township and Singin' in the Rain at Grosse Pointe Theatre. Our special guests this week are Ron Williams and Brian Townsend. Ron shares a little history about the theater and shares the upcoming season of Two by Two, Legally Blonde, Arsenic and Old Lace, A Lion i...
2016-09-1632 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportEpisode 091 - Back from a six year hiatus!Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem return as their podcast ends its six year hiatus! The two discuss their problems with Pokémon Go invading solemn memorials in Lansing, Gettysburg and in Washington D.C. Disgraced ex-legislators Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat decide to sue everyone in sight! A discussion ensues about straight ticket voting and Trucker/Felon Randy. Leon Drolet's election win without lawn signs encourage the two consultants to dump all over the political sign industry. Joe Munem cross promotes his other podcast about community theater - Front Row Podcast! Email your text or aud...
2016-09-1253 min
Front Row PodcastFront Row Podcast - FRP 005In FRP 005, Deb and Joe visited Ridgedale Players in Troy (248-988-7049). “The overture is about to start, You cross your fingers and hold your heart, It's curtain time and away we go, Another op'nin', another show” Joe and Deb space on the show of origin of that song while introducing the big opening week in Detroit community theatre. Joe was sure that the Cole Porter tune is in Anything Goes, so of course it can actually be found in Kiss Me Kate. Show openings include Once Upon...
2016-09-0936 min
Front Row PodcastFront Row Podcast - FRP 004This week, Deb and Joe traveled to 315 Fisher Road in Grosse Pointe Farms, home of the legendary Grosse Pointe Theatre! Discussion kicked off with recognition of Sterling Civic Theatre winning the 4 The Best award for Best Theater Group for the fourth year in a row. Grosse Pointe Theatre's vice president, Danielle Caralis, talked about the upcoming season: Singin' in the Rain, The Sunshine Boys, Fiddler on the Roof, The Glass Menagerie and Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Visit their website for ticket information or call (313) 881-4004. Zak Shugart discussed his starring role as Don L...
2016-08-2630 min
Front Row PodcastFront Row Podcast - FRP 003In FRP 003, Deb and Joe run down auditions at: Stagecrafters for The Best Man, Spotlight Players for Moon over Buffalo and Warren Civic Theatre for Shrek The Musical, Jr.. Show openings include: The Starlight Theater for Disney's The Lion King, Jr. Richmond Community Theater's Once Upon a Mattress. Legendary community theater choreographer Valerie Mould says goodbye to our community during our feature interview. She discusses memories from both on and off stage during her thirty years in this area, as well as what the future holds. Contact Front Row Podcast at the website or email at info@f...
2016-08-1928 min
Front Row PodcastFront Row Podcast - FRP 002Front Row Podcast - All about Community Theatre in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Hosted by Deb Dworkin and Joe Munem, the show focuses on the talented artists working on all levels in local community theatre. In FRP 002, Deb and Joe visit Village Players of Birmingham. Kathleen Duffy, the president of Village, discussed the upcoming season and her own acting pursuits - appearing soon in the Players Guild of Dearborn's upcoming production of Two By Two. Michael Gravame, director of Village's production of Mame, discussed the show and the upcoming auditions. Contact Front Row Podcast at the website or email...
2016-08-1334 min
Front Row PodcastFront Row Podcast - FRP 001Front Row Podcast - All about Community Theatre in the Metropolitan Detroit area. Hosted by Deb Dworkin and Joe Munem, the show focuses on the talented artists working on all levels in local community theatre. FRP 001, the premier episode of the podcast, was recorded at Avon Players in Rochester Hills. Deb and Joe discuss what the show is all about, a little about their own backgrounds in theatre and in life. They promoted upcoming auditions for shows in the Detroit area: Downriver Actors Guild - "Bonnie & Clyde," Grosse Pointe Theatre - "The Sunshine Boys," The Lakeland Players - "He...
2016-08-0553 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTwo guys named Joe The DiSano and Munem report October 29th, 2010
Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss ad in Supreme Court race comparing Justice Bob Young to "Family Matters" star Steve Urkel, is that racist? GOP attacks on candidate's service on ethics panel raises question: Should anyone serve on such a panel? Gary Glenn of Campaign for Michigan Families attacks openly gay GOP house candidate.
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Dems cross the line with bigoted Supreme Court ad
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2010-10-3013 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTwo guys named Joe The DiSano and Munem report October 27th, 2010
Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem new poll showing GOP dominance in Michigan. House Democrats spend $1.5 million on five candidates, is that a Hail Mary in the final days of campaign?
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2010-10-2810 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTwo guys named Joe The DiSano and Munem report October 25th, 2010
Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss the impact of President Bill Clinton's campaign visit to Michigan. Best practices - should candidates spend time on facebook one week before election?
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2010-10-2812 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTwo guys named Joe The DiSano and Munem report October 24th, 2010
Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss 9th CD debate and former President Bill Clinton campaigning in Michigan.
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Video of 9th Congressional district debate
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2010-10-2513 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTwo guys named Joe The DiSano and Munem report October 23rd, 2010
Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss campaign finance statements being released, who has the money edge? Televisions ads in legislative races. Another best practice tip for elected officials.
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Campaign finance reports: Snyder has $2M, Bernero is left with $167K
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2010-10-2410 min
Two Guys named Joe - The DiSano & Munem reportTwo guys named Joe The DiSano and Munem report October 22nd, 2010
Political consultants Joe DiSano and Joe Munem discuss polling results in Dingell/Steele race. Will Rick Michigan appoint GOP lawyers as judges when he becomes governor? What candidates and elected officials need to protect themselves from.
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Poll shows Dingell leading newcomer
Warren official's computers to be inspected in case over strip club
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2010-10-2313 min