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Breslin "What's Doin'?"Ken Sunshine & Dan KloresKen Sunshine is a public relations consultant, co-CEO and founder of Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis. He’s worked in the political arena as delegate to the Democratic National Convention and Chief of Staff to NYC Mayor David Dinkins, as well as the entertainment business where he headed the PR department of ASCAP. Sunshine currently serves on the board for various NYC committees in education, art and community service.Dan Klores is a former public relations consultant (founder of Dan Klores Communications firm) turned award-winning filmmaker and playwright who has made six movies during th...2025-05-2439 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Maureen DowdMaureen Dowd, winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for distinguished commentary, is a columnist for The New York Times and an author of several books, including “Bushworld,” “Are Men Necessary? When Sexes Collide,” “Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, and Tech” and more. She has covered four presidential campaigns and served as a White House correspondent. Maureen has also written for GQ, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Time and elsewhere.In this episode, Kevin & Maureen discuss rhetoric, the current administration, opinions, history and more.Send us a textSupport the show2025-05-0638 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"What's Doin' everybody? | The INTROWelcome to the world and works of Jimmy Breslin. Hosted by Kevin Breslin.Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Jimmy Breslin is the subject of Breslin: “What’s Doin’?” which explores his influence on journalism over the second half of the 20th Century. His columns for the New York Herald Tribune, Newsday and The Daily News and his writing for many other notable publications including New York Magazine, helped define New York City and the world for 50 years. Kevin Breslin grew up in Queens as one of six children to the constant sound of a typewriter clapping and his fathe...2025-04-2601 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Kelsey RussellKelsey Russell is known as “the Print Princess” and “the girl who reads the newspaper” on TikTok. A recent Columbia University grad, Kelsey is a co-host of the weekly children’s news program, First Stop News. She uses her social media platforms (@kelscruss) to promote critical thinking, media literacy and to talk about the day’s most important stories.In this episode, Kevin & Kelsey discuss the evolution of newspapers + journalism, media style, representation in news and more.Send us a textSupport the show2025-04-1831 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Pete King & Ron Swoboda - NY METSPete King served 14 terms as a congressman representing New York and earned the reputation of a ‘fighter for the people.’ Ron Swoboda is a former MLB player from 1965 - 1973, most notably as an outfielder for the New York Mets championship team, ‘The Miracle Mets.’In this episode, Pete, Ron & Kevin talk baseball, NYC and Jimmy’s book Can’t Anybody Here Play This Game? about the 1962 New York Mets.Send us a textSupport the show2025-03-3032 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Maria Cuomo Cole & Matilda CuomoMatilda Cuomo, wife of the late Mario Cuomo, is a teacher, an American advocate for women and children, and former First Lady of New York from 1983 to 1994. Their daughter, Maria Cuomo Cole, is a Peabody and Emmy-award winning producer of short films, public service announcements and digital content that raises awareness of a variety of social issues —additionally she serves as a Director of The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, HELP PSI, Mentoring USA and HELP USA and is a founding member of Sankofa.In this episode, Matilda, Maria and Kevin discuss Ji...2025-03-2729 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Mark Davidson w/ Marvyn KornbergIn 1985, Jimmy wrote the articles “Torture Charge Could Prod Cops” & “Putting the Cattle Prod to Justice” to help bring justice to Mark Davidson, an 18-year-old from Queens who was falsely arrested over a $10 marijuana sale and then tortured in the police station by stun gun.Along with devoted support from attorney Marvyn Kornberg, this chilling story shed light of the cruel and unjust treatment occurring at the NYPD. In this episode, Mark, Marvyn and Kevin dive into the story, expand on what happened, the lasting impact, where they are now, and more. Articles here: http...2025-03-1433 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"John JonesJohn Jones is the son of Clifton Pollard, grave digger for John F. Kennedy and the center of Jimmy’s column piece covering the assassination titled “It’s an Honor.” Continuing where episode four’s conversation left off with esteemed writer Colin Miner, John Jones joins in to share more background on Clifton, historical context and the lasting impact of that honor.Article here: https://loa-shared.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Breslin-Its-an-Honor.pdfSend us a textSupport the show2025-03-0634 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Colin MinerColin Miner is a journalist who has written for The New York Times, Washington Post, Patch, Oregonian, NY Post, NY Sun & more. He has been honored by the New York State Associated Press Association, the Local Cable Ace Awards and has contributed to several regional Emmy, Murrow and AP award-winning newscasts. Miner is currently writing a book.In this episode, Colin and Kevin discuss Jimmy’s approach, mentorship, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and more. Article here: https://www.thedailybeast.com/jimmy-breslin-on-jfks-assassination-two-classic-columns/Send us a textSupport the sho...2025-02-2541 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Tony PalmaTony Palma served a long, valiant career as an Officer for the New York City Police Department. He was one of the first responders to the murder of famous singer-songwriter, musician, and political activist, John Lennon. Instead of flocking to the busy scene, Jimmy Breslin went to the precinct and interviewed Palma for his unique firsthand experience of the tragic event.In this episode, Tony and Kevin discuss the sad historic moment, Jimmy’s article, the impact it left on him, and more.Article here: https://www.nydailynews.com/2014/12/09/the-day-john-lennon-died-jimmy-breslin-writes-iconic-tale-of-nypd-cops-who-drove-the-dying-beatles-star-to-the-hospital/S...2025-02-1338 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Gloria SteinemGloria Steinem is a writer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She was a founder of New York and Ms. magazines, and is the author of The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off, My Life on the Road, Moving Beyond Words, Revolution from Within, and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions. She co-founded the National Women’s Political Caucus, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Free to Be Foundation, and the Women’s Media Center in the United States. As links to other countries, she helped found Equality Now, Donor Direct Action, and Dire...2025-01-3033 min
Breslin "What's Doin'?"Andrew CuomoAndrew Cuomo served as the 56th Governor of New York State for 11 years. Queens-raised and son of the late Governor Mario Cuomo, Andrew learned from a young age the importance of fighting for equality and opportunity. He successfully fought for and delivered progressive accomplishments including marriage equality, the codification of Roe v. Wade into New York State law, the most comprehensive paid family leave policy in the nation, a $15 minimum wage, free college tuition for New York's middle class, and the nation's strongest gun violence prevention laws. His father’s legacy of public service remains an inspiration in...2025-01-0652 min
Beyond the Big ScreenComedic Crazy Joe: A Deep Dive into The Gang That Couldn't Shoot StraightJoin Steve and Mustache Chris in this episode of Beyond the Big Screen as we dive into the 1971 comedy film, 'The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,' based on Jimmy Breslin's novel. We discuss how this movie, starring a young Robert De Niro, aimed to satirize the life of mobster Crazy Joe Gallo but fell short in its execution. We explore the cultural impact, historical context, and comedic elements of the film while contemplating how it could have been improved. Whether you're a movie buff or a mafia history enthusiast, find out why this film remains a peculiar entry in...2024-11-0749 min
Ojai: Talk of the TownJimmy Breslin's Big Apple with Kevin BreslinIt's a long ways from the Big Apple to the Little Orange, but the issues and the personalities that shape them are remarkably similar. One key advantage New York had that Ojai didn't was an epic chronicler and columnist with the street smarts and monumental charisma of Jimmy Breslin. He was the perfect fit for his beat — with its charlatans, wiseguys, politicians and police — and the connections that brought them all together to create the vivid world of New York City from the early 1960s onward.
Breslin's son Kevin joins the podcast to talk about his singular father, his connections to O...2023-01-191h 51
Roger Swidorowicz Medicina y Salud 2025Zoë KravitzZoë Isabella Kravitz (1 de diciembre de 1988) Actriz, modelo y cantante. Nació en Los Ángeles, Estados Unidos. Es conocida por sus actuaciones en X-Men, Divergente e Insurgente. Se formó en el Purchase College y en 2007 hizo su debut en Sin Reservas junto a Catherine Zeta-Jones y Aaron Eckhart.Posteriormente actuó en X-Men: Primera Generación (2011), Divergente (2014) y Mad Max (2015). También ha prestado su voz para varios filmes como The Lego Batman Movie y Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse y ha sido la imagen de Venus Zine, Vera Wang y Elle. Actualmente hace parte del dúo R&B, Lolawolf con Jimmy Giannopoul...2022-02-2503 min
The Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellKevin Breslin/ Vida Ghaffari"BlowTorch" director Kevin Breslin and Actress Vida Ghaffari join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday February 15th, 2017.
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The Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellKevin Breslin/ Vida Ghaffari"BlowTorch" director Kevin Breslin and Actress Vida Ghaffari join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday February 15th, 2017.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-jimmy-star-show-with-ron-russell9600/donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-02-161h 27
The Jimmy Star Show With Ron RussellKevin Breslin/ Vida Ghaffari"BlowTorch" director Kevin Breslin and Actress Vida Ghaffari join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday February 15th, 2017.2017-02-161h 27The Jimmy Star Show With Ron Russell PodcastKevin Breslin/ Vida Ghaffari"BlowTorch" director Kevin Breslin and Actress Vida Ghaffari join us on this episode of The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell broadcast live from the W4CY studios on Wednesday February 15th, 2017.2017-02-161h 27