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Beyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 47 - "AI"Yes, we went there. Uncle Mike was sober before the first sip of bourbon and got serious with AI. Don't worry we make sense of the technology and bring it back to firefighting - sort of. 2025-07-2539 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 46 - "Coordinator"Manager? Naw man, we prefer the title of Coordinator to describe Uncle Mike. Take a listen and we will explain. 2025-07-0349 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 45 - "The Grey"Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie share thoughts about the similarities between parenting and leadership in the fire service. Both of these roles require the individual to function in the trivial "grey" instead of the simple black and white which some feel is the ideal state. 2025-06-2845 minFitness ConfidentialFitness ConfidentialAir Quality Matters with Mike Feldstein - Episode 2663Episode 2663: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Mike Feldstein of Jaspr air scrubbers about health, how much air quality matters, and what you can do about it. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/air-quality-matters-mike-feldstein-episode-2663 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -  Air Quality Matters  Mike is the founder of Jaspr, which makes air scrubbers. (3:00) He has been in the remediation business for over ten years, including fire and mold. Vinnie has a question regarding radon gas: Is it a real thing? (6:00) Radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (9:00) Vinnie asked about outdoor air qu...2025-06-271h 14Living Fearless TodayLiving Fearless TodayHow to Trust Yourself and Build Your Confidence with Vinnie PotestivoBuilding trust and confidence in yourself is a journey that many men struggle with. In this episode, I sit down with Vinnie Potestivo, a media industry veteran to discuss how we can develop self trust and authenticity in our personal and professional lives. He revealed strategies for carving out your own path, especially when living in the shadow of your father. Vinnie discusses how he differentiated himself from his dad while still respecting his legacy. Your journey is unique from your father's, learn to appreciate your individual experiences and how they shape your perspective. Vinnie emphasizes the value of...2025-05-2038 minThe High Level PodcastThe High Level Podcast" People Die Everyday, B! " FT. West Coast Mike Welcome back for episode 57! The show is missing Vinnie P for his final week of paternity leave but don't worry , Kyle and Rayna are here with a very special guest... West Coast Mike!!! Kyles best friend moved back home from Washington State and sits down with the gang for some laughs. Mike talks to us about his experience in Washington on Orca's Island and what it's like to be back in Boston and readjusting to his transition back into " East Coast Mike". Kyle bring some hilarious trash news , one involving a trouble making Woodpecker and another involving a man...2025-05-011h 01Vinyl Vinnie\'s Oldskool House/Techno/Rave PodcastVinyl Vinnie's Oldskool House/Techno/Rave PodcastVinyl Vinnie @ Rokagroove Radio Episode 193Liveset by dj Vinyl Vinnie for Rokagroove Radio on the 28th of February 2025 Video available: https://youtu.be/zg3RWBQogrY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinylvinnie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/vinyl-vinnie/id1520107151 Tracklist: 01 Turntable Hype - Set You Free 02 Turntable Hype - I’ll Bass You 03 Shake Inc - Mona Lisa OD 04 Boom Generation - Straight Out Of The Cockpit 05 Tifra - The Algorythm 06 Quazar - Last Train To Paradise 07 Dj Steve & Bobi - Moon 2 (Inner Orbit) 08 Mental Cube - I’m Not...2025-03-021h 00Vinyl Vinnie\'s Oldskool House/Techno/Rave PodcastVinyl Vinnie's Oldskool House/Techno/Rave PodcastVinyl Vinnie @ Rokagroove Radio Episode 192Liveset by dj Vinyl Vinnie for Rokagroove Radio on the 221st of February 2025 Video available: https://youtu.be/kc57Sc0Yk9Y Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinylvinnie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/vinyl-vinnie/id1520107151 Tracklist: 01 World - Rave The Planet 02 World - The Screen 03 World - Mario’s Trax 04 Wild Bender - Eye-Beam 05 Technicida - Baby Block 06 Quazar - The Seven Stars 07 Westbam - The Mayday Anthem 08 Mike Ash - Spell Bleep 09 2-X-Treme - That Piano Track 10 The Prodigy - Sm...2025-02-2359 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 44 "Everybody"It is everybody's job no matter how small. That's the marching order in 2025 per Uncle Mike. 2025-02-0833 minComedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson Cast40 years of Mike DambraThis week, we're thrilled to welcome back our good friend, Mike Dambra! A Rochester native with a hilarious detour through Canada, Mike is a true comedy icon. In this episode, we celebrate his incredible 40 years of stand-up! We delve into his favorite career moments, explore the ever-evolving world of comedic boundaries (especially north of the border!), and get a taste of his legendary wit. Catch Mike Live! He's bringing the laughs to Comedy at the Carlson for four more shows – November 29th & 30th! Don't miss out – grab your tickets now at ht...2024-11-2932 minVinyl Vinnie\'s Oldskool House/Techno/Rave PodcastVinyl Vinnie's Oldskool House/Techno/Rave PodcastVinyl Vinnie @ Rokagroove Radio Episode 180Liveset by dj Vinyl Vinnie for Rokagroove Radio on the 4th of October 2024 Video available: https://youtu.be/aLlXpq-njqQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinylvinnie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/vinyl-vinnie/id1520107151 Tracklist: 01 Dj Steve & Bobi Cacen - Moon 4 (Inner Orbit) 02 Sasha & Super Flu - Astra (Saha's Daydream Mix) 03 Ursula 1000 - Movin' 2 The Sound 04 EBTG - Missing (Trance Wax Remix) 05 Ghoßt Assembly – I Miss Your Love 06 Corporation Of One - So Where Are You (Hashish Dub Mix) 07 Mike Ash - Robotik 08 M.A.S...2024-10-061h 04The Way I Heard It with Mike RoweThe Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe404: Vinnie Tortorich—Talking Points and ScotchThe celebrity fitness trainer, author, and filmmaker drops by to put Mike and Chuck on his trademarked no sugar, no grains lifestyle. Along the way, he discusses the positive effects of eliminating processed foods on fertility, the fallacies of the food pyramid, and the million plus pounds of weight lost by the "Rowebies" following Vinnie's program. If you want to learn more about NSNG and what exactly a Rowebie is, visit VinnieTortorich.com/Rowe2024-09-101h 42Beyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 41 - "Ghosts Continued"Continuing on with our ghosts content, Mike and Vinnie discuss a fire in Houston, Texas that resulted in the loss of two firefighters from Houston FD. Some good information can be learned, especially in structures that are commonly found throughout our response districts. The NIOSH report is here:https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200013.html2024-07-0146 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 40 - "Rumble Strips"Echoing a leadership analogy used by our friend; The Company Officer, Mike and Vinnie compare company officer interactions to the rumble strips on roadways. 2024-05-1244 minProfiling Evil Podcast with Mike KingProfiling Evil Podcast with Mike KingChoir Practice 1.2024, The Long Island Serial Killer and Vinnie Politan of CourtTVAt your request, we're bringing back Choir Practice. What is it? It's an old cop term for the get-together that occurred after a patrol shift. It was a time where cops shared the humor and the trauma of what happened during their day. It's going to happen on the First Monday of every month in 2024. 8pm Mountain Time and each month, we'll talk about what you want to talk about. I'll also have special guests on with me. This month we've invited attorney and podcaster Melanie Little, CourtTV Vinnie Politan and the survivor of an old missing persons case...2024-01-231h 06Comedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastMike DambraIn this episode Vinnie is joined in studio by one of Comedy @ the Carlson's favorite comedians Mike Dambra. Mike is home in Rochester for the holidays and will be performing four more shows this weekend. Grab your tickets at Carlsoncomedy.com 2023-12-0835 minSisko & Mike PodcastSisko & Mike PodcastSpinning the Decks with DJ Vinnie Mack: From LA Streets to Radio BeatsStrap in and turn it up for today's electrifying episode of the Sisko and Mike Podcast where we hang out with none other than DJ Vinnie Mack, the king of Cali 93.9's airwaves and a podcast host who knows how to keep the party pumpingGrowing up in Los Angeles, Vinnie didn't just ride the waves at of the LA streets—he surfed the soundwaves, finding his first love in the strums of a Guitar Hero guitar. He'll share how he went from pretend-rock star to real-life DJ hero, and the beats that paved the way from hi...2023-12-041h 38The Letterman PodcastThe Letterman Podcast080 Vinnie Favale is back and we can mostly hear him! The network exec that was NOT a pinhead!Vinnie Favale returns to The Letterman Podcast and we could not be more excited! The network exec that got to watch virtually every Late Show from the control room for 20 years, Vinnie has so many stories, and from a perspective that is unique to say the least. He and Mike talk about their friend Rick Scheckman and his influence on the show, including when he found the video footage of Harry Smith's colonoscopy--or at least the Late Show version of it. Mike also gets a chance to get a few of his questions for Vinnie off the list, and...2023-08-1159 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 33 - "Volunteering"Chief Richard Ray joins Uncle Mike for the second consecutive year at the SC Fire-Rescue Conference. Chief Ray talks about his experience and perspective as a volunteer firefighter, which we often forget comprises the majority of firefighters in the USA. Uncle Mike and Chief Ray finish off by talking about recruitment and retention in today's work culture. 2023-08-0738 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 32 - "Saltwater FOOLS"Uncle Mike is joined live at the SC Fire-Rescue conference with Kevin Manhardt. He speaks about his multi-family dwelling class, life as a Squad boss, and what it takes to start a FOOLs Chapter. 2023-07-2422 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 31 - "Truck Brothers"Live from the 2023 SC Fire-Rescue Conference, Uncle Mike is joined by two truck company hard-chargers. Both Ethan Tucker and Ryan Murphy, who happen to be adjust instructors for Truck Co. Ops, share their passion for truck work as they discuss their specific truck company related courses they presented at the conference. They talk about their motivation for developing the instructional content, and answer what job duties they love most on the fire ground. 2023-07-1636 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 28 - "Mr. X"We dabble in some intro music and learn about Uncle Mike’s run in with a rap star. We then transition into talking about uphill battles and what it takes to love the process. 2023-05-1035 minThe Mike White PodcastThe Mike White PodcastEpisode 27: Health and Fitness with Vinnie Tortorich #NSNGCelebrity trainer Vinnie Tortorich joins the podcast to dispel common health and fitness myths. Mike has been a fan of Vinnie’s since learning about his “NSNG” (No Sugar, No Grains) lifestyle on the Adam Carolla Show in 2015. Since then, Vinnie has continued to educate people about health and fitness - making three documentaries, a PDF/Ebook outlining the fundamentals of NSNG, and surpassing 2,300 podcasts! I highly recommend also checking out Episode 5 to hear more about Vinnie and his incredible life story. Vinnie's Website: https://vinnietortorich.com/ Here you can schedule phone consults with Vinnie, see where...2023-04-1050 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 27 - "Nicholas Cage"No special guest? Nope, just Mike and Vinnie somehow relating Nicholas Cage to the fire service…2023-04-0848 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 25 - Capt. Mike Dozier Continued - "Love"TBD - Last episode of season 2. 2023-02-241h 04Comedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode 178: Mike DambraThis week we help a dear friend of the show Mike Dambra celebrate his 60th birthday! Mike will be celebrating with 4 more shows this weekend here at the Carlson. Tickets are on sale now carlsoncomedy.com2023-02-1729 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 24 - Capt. Mike Dozier - "Influence"Squad boss and councilman, Capt. Mike Dozier joins us on the podcast. Author of The Company Officer page, he talks about the vital role a company officer plays inside the day-to-day firehouse life. 2023-02-101h 16Beyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 22 - "Planet Fitness"With New Year's resolutions in full swing, Mike and Vinnie discuss the discipline it takes to be successful. Uncle Mike also elaborates on the 21-day process of developing a successful habit. 2023-01-2031 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 20 - "Cold Stone”Closing out the year 2022, Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie try their best to define competency throughout the fire service ranks. It isn't as easy as you think...2023-01-0145 minThe Mike White PodcastThe Mike White PodcastEpisode 5: Book Overview - Fitness Confidential by Vinnie TortorichVinnie Tortorich is a fitness trainer, entrepreneur, and author of the book Fitness Confidential. Vinnie defined a way of eating, which he trademarked “NSNG” for “No Sugar, No Grains.” He has found that sugars and grains have terrible health effects on the body. Not only that, but there is evidence supporting the idea that cancer feeds on sugar, and Vinnie doesn’t want to go through cancer again!    I provide an overview of how I found Vinnie, what he means to me, what his book is about, and all the additional resources he has that describe why...2022-10-3139 minWhy Are You Laughing?Why Are You Laughing?The Man Show w/ Vinnie PaulinoOn this episode Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to talk about The Man Show.Listen to Vinnie on the Creep-Off, Carlsoncast, and Who Are These Podcasts? wherever you get podcasts. www.blindmike.netListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts.2022-09-151h 21The Letterman PodcastThe Letterman PodcastThe Letterman Podcast 024 Vinnie FavaleVinnie Favale has had an interesting career. In fact, Vinnie has had MANY interesting careers, seemingly all happening at once. He's a writer, producer and director (of many disciplines) and was one of the folks to launch what is now known at Comedy Central. He has also worked for MTV, A&E, HBO and even produced and launched his own musical. He was also the executive liaison from CBS to The Late Show with David Letterman for the bulk of the show's run. Does that make him a pinhead? He and Mike discuss that very topic, and many, many...2022-09-021h 36Why Are You Laughing?Why Are You Laughing?Roasts w/ Vinnie PaulinoToday Vinnie Paulino joins Mike and Craig to go over the history of Roasts. From Dean Martin's to Comedy Central.If you want to support the show follow the link below. www.blindmike.netListen to The Blind Mike Project, Very Good Show, and Average Nobodies wherever you get podcasts. Recorded at Vaulted Podcasts in Pawtucket RI2022-07-071h 13Beyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 14 - Battalion Chief Jonah Smith - "Artwork"The last day of the 2022 SC Fire Rescue Conference makes Uncle Mike go rogue to connect with Battalion Chief Jonah Smith of Hornet Fire Training and The Charlotte Fire Department. A high-energy, positive teacher in the fire service, the two of them discuss challenges in today's fire service before closing with engine company operations. 2022-06-2724 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 13 - Chance Craven - "Imagery"Lucky episode number 13 introduces Mr. Chance Craven of Craven Design Co. A professional photographer who documents firefighters while they train and perform on the fire ground. Also a certified firefighter, Chance describes his mission to capture imagery in the fire service to both Mike and Vinnie at the 2022 SC Fire Rescue Conference. 2022-06-2026 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 10 "Stains or Starch"The roles and responsibilities for mid-level bosses in the fire service frequently change and are challenging. They can fluctuate between administrative and technical. Uncle Mike discusses this as he compares the look of the officer's uniform as either stained or starched. 2022-05-1025 min80\'s Glam Metalcast80's Glam MetalcastSpecial Report: Did Vinnie Vincent Almost Get Back In KISS For Revenge?We analyze some comments by Vinnie Vincent about possibly getting back in the in 1992. We explore the “Did Vinnie Save KISS” thing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cookgonemad/support2022-05-0409 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 9 "Happy Hour”Uncle Mike is keeping it 💯 as he explains while some of us can’t handle our liquor in the fire service. 2022-04-2019 minComedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode 152: Mike Dambra & FriendsIn today's episode we are joined by our friends Mike Dambra, Todd Youngman & Mark Ippolito. We discuss memories of our fallen comrade in comedy Gilbert Gottfried, Comedy @ the Carlson's brand-new satellite open mic at Boulder Cafe & Lounge and we learn how Mike is continually allowed to cross the Canadian border2022-04-1537 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 8 "Confetti"We all find confetti in our personal and professional lives. Cousin Vinnie uses this analogy to describe how long cultural and professional growth takes to occur, and that sometimes the reminders of the "old way" that still linger can be a positive reminder of your journey. 2022-04-1535 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 7 "The First Five"Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie try to answer a listener's email question about incident scene size-ups. They will discuss every aspect of evaluating the incident scene and the implementation of tactics that are associated to what the first arriving incident commander encounters. 2022-04-0858 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 6 "Virtuosity"Cousin Vinnie gets some microphone time explaining why the engine should be considered a specialty company in the fire service. Does heavy rescue and truck loving Uncle Mike agree?2022-03-2440 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS - Episode 5 "The Sentinel"Uncle Mike ties our first four BTS episodes together with a story of the Sentinels who guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. We reveal what our motivation was to start a podcast, and talk about the vulnerability and risk associated with leadership. 2022-03-1818 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS Episode 3 - "The Horse, the Gun, and the Cowboy"Uncle Mike picks things back up with his explanation of the episode's title. 2022-03-0222 minBeyond the StretchBeyond the StretchBTS Episode 1 - "The Calling"Get to know the co-hosts Uncle Mike and Cousin Vinnie as the share their personal experiences discovering the fire service while attempting to get on the job as career firefighters. They will talk about how long the typical hiring process took for applicants in the early 2000's in comparison to today's new hires. 2022-02-0824 minComedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode 140: Mike YoungOur guest this week has been performing stand up for over 20 years. He is a writer, producer & director. His stand-up special "Who the F is Mike Young?" is available now on Allthingscomedy.com. You can follow mike @therealmikeyoung2021-11-1248 minComedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode 128: #128 Bill Moran & Mike DambraOur guests today were the new host of the Funniest Person in Rochester Contest, Radio 95.1’s Bill Moran, and the always hilarious and delightful Mike Dambra. We talked with Mike about his amazing and unintentional early success, failed corporate gigs and being locked in a cage by Michael Bolton.2021-06-0458 minProfiling Evil Podcast with Mike KingProfiling Evil Podcast with Mike KingVinnie Politan of Court TV: From Prosecutor to Prime Time - Profiling Evil PodcastProfiling Evil and prime-time CourtTV anchor Vinnie Politan discuss true crime, Vinnie’s career his philosophy on reporting.Vincent Joseph "Vinnie" Politan is a former attorney and is currently journalist who is now the Lead Anchor of Court TV. He hosts and created the primetime show Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan, which is the highest rated primetime program on the Network.https://www.courttv.com/talent/vinnie-politan/https://twitter.com/VinniePolitanStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1171763=====================================Profiling Evil B...2021-03-1749 min80\'s Glam Metalcast80's Glam Metalcast80’s Glam Metalcast - Ep. 68 - Robert Fleischman (Journey/Vinnie Vincent Invasion)On this episode, I talk with vocalist Robert Fleischman. Robert has sang for journey and for Vinnie Vincent Invasion. We talk in depth about his time working with Vinnie Vincent. We also get into other projects he’s worked on and what he’s up to today.  Check out Robert’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1372376485&ref=content_filter  80’s Glam Metalcast is now on iHeart Radio! https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-80s-glam-metalcast-69194275/  Be sure to follow 80's Glam Metal on Twitter! @80sGlamMetal1 - https://twitter.com/80sglammetal1  Become a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Metalheadbas...2020-12-1429 minHe Said, She HeardHe Said, She HeardVixen and VinnieThis Christmas Musical Special tells the reindeer love story, of Santa's Vixen, and Vinnie, a reindeer from the outside.  Inspired by a 2017 tweet from Cat Reynolds, about all of Santa's reindeer being ladies.  Performances by: Kelly Petering, Mike Fox, Kiara Bonilla, Ron Speakman, Mattia Signaroldi, and Ayesha Tansey.  Music by Mattia Signaroldi and Arianna Corona.2020-12-0125 minThis Was The Scene PodcastThis Was The Scene PodcastEp. 117: the movielife w/ Vinnie Caruana The Movielife formed in 1997 in Long Island, New York. They’ve released quite a few records such as It's Go Time (1999) This Time Next Year (2000) Forty Hour Train Back to Penn (2003) Cities in Search of a Heart (2017). I got Vinnie on the Skype and this is what we talked about: The latest I Am The Avalanche album Silent Majority Touring with No Use For A Name Playing in front of 5000 people while on tour with New Found Glory Going from Revelation to Drive-Thru The band breaking up How was I am the avalanche perceived in the be...2020-11-271h 30The Mike Herrera PodcastThe Mike Herrera Podcast‪#319 Vinnie FiorelloVinnie Fiorello is a founding member and chief lyricist of the seminal punk band Less Than Jake. He is the co-founder of Fueled By Ramen Records, a label acquired by Warner Music Group in 2006 that launched the careers of alternative music luminaries like Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Panic! At the Disco. His media company, Paper + Plastick, was founded in 2007 and releases music in all formats (including collectible vinyl), books, toys, and other merchandise. Fiorello expanded his entrepreneurial endeavors in 2015 by opening Wunderland Custom Tattooing (named after his successful toy brand, Wunderland War, featuring over 15 characters...2020-08-031h 05The Mike Herrera PodcastThe Mike Herrera Podcast#314 with Vinnie CaruanaVinnie Caruana - The Long Island NY native, singer/songwriter. Vinnie is a real one.  He is the vocalist for Long Island punk band The Movielife and lead singer/songwriter for the indie/post hardcore band I Am the Avalanche Also in recent years, Peace'd Out and Constant Elevation His solo material is on point!! We talk about Vinnie’s past, present and future on this episode. Plus music business problems and tactics, songwriting, producing new material, and planning for the future.  Find Vinnie online here-> https://www.vinniecaruana.com2020-06-291h 15Comedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastOn the Line with Mike DambraToday we got a slice of what it’s like north of the border with our very good friend Mike Dambra. We discussed what the comedy world looks like in Canada right now, what the government up there is doing to help and exactly how his daughter is the most likely person to save us all. Look forward to more interviews this week as we check in with more of our past guests and some upcoming comics at Comedy @ The Carlson. Check us out at http://www.carlsoncast/subscribe2020-04-0737 minGoin\' Nowhere FastGoin' Nowhere FastEp 42 Mike SassonThe very funny Mike Sasson came on the podcast to school us on the business and life of comedy2019-12-2359 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 54: Broadway Revue FOSSE, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse Bonus Round)Jazz Hams! The Fossepocalypse is finally over! (No more roving bands of cannibalistic jazz dancers. No more Death by Jazz Hands. No more Broadway Thunderdome. (Damn, that’s a thing I really want now.)) Join us as we finish talking about the 2002 revue FOSSE, which is also a review of our previous months of immersion … Continue reading The post Episode 54: Broadway Revue FOSSE, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse Bonus Round) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-12-0300 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 53: Broadway Revue FOSSE, Part 1 (Fossepocalypse Bonus Round)We’re back, Jazz Hams, with our final Fossepocalypse – the bonus round viewing of the Broadway revue FOSSE! This 1999 revue won the Tony for Best Musical that year. Originally conceived by Chet Walker (a regular dance captain for Fosse), the show toured out of town through most of 1998. The full credits are: “The … Continue reading The post Episode 53: Broadway Revue FOSSE, Part 1 (Fossepocalypse Bonus Round) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-11-1900 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 52: All That Jazz, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #11.5)This is is, Jazz Hams. The official conclusion of the Fossepocalypse.  (There will be one bonus round after this, but the musical filmography of Mr. Bob Fosse ends here.) We discuss John Lithgow as Michael Bennet stand in, the weird head canon of Richard Dreyfuss as Joe Gideon, and the producing shenanigans pulled to get … Continue reading The post Episode 52: All That Jazz, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #11.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-10-2200 minComedy @ The Carlson CastComedy @ The Carlson CastEpisode #98 Mike VecchioneYou may know todays guest as a frequent late show guest, with multiple appearences on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan & Comedy Central...Its Mike Vecchione! On a side note We sincerely hope you enjoy this Bryan-less episode!2019-10-111h 07A Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 51: All That Jazz, Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #11)The Fossepocalypse nears its ultimate denouement as we watch Fosse’s autobiographical masterpiece ALL THAT JAZZ. The movie stands on its own (boy howdy, does it) but oh the layers when you know your Fosse work and history!  The egotistical frustrations of making PIPPIN a Fosse show, the insanity of creating a Broadway show while editing … Continue reading The post Episode 51: All That Jazz, Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #11) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-10-0800 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 50: Chicago Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #10.5)Welcome back to the Fossepocalypse, Jazzhandians, with the capital city located in CHICAGO. This week’s conclusion discusses Little Mary Sunshine, Renee Zellweger as a puppet, and the showstopping Catherine Z-J. We give a lot of love to John C. Reilly as Amos (deservedly so), the slick confidence and tapping prowess of Richard Gere, and the … Continue reading The post Episode 50: Chicago Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #10.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-09-1000 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 49: Chicago (Fossepocalypse #10) Part 1Listen up, you jazz babies! This week’s episode is a classic of stage and screen – CHICAGO. The original cast was titanic in talent: Gwen Verdon as Roxie, Chita Rivera as Velma, and Jerry Orbach as Billy Flynn. The 1996 revival featured Bebe Neuwirth (yes, from Cheers) as Velma and Ann Reinking as Roxie (with … Continue reading The post Episode 49: Chicago (Fossepocalypse #10) Part 1 appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-08-2700 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 48: The Little Prince (Fossepocalypse #9.5) Part 2Welcome, listeners, to part two of our discussion of Fosse’s last dance performance on film, THE LITTLE PRINCE. In this week’s episode, we delve into Fosse’s role and performance. Stanley Donen offered Fosse complete creative control to entice him to do the film (and it’s a testament to Donen’s sure hand at the helm that … Continue reading The post Episode 48: The Little Prince (Fossepocalypse #9.5) Part 2 appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-08-1300 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 47: The Little Prince (Fossepocalypse #9) Part OneJazz Hams! We’re back and we’re back in the groove! (Every other week can get weirdly confusing, y’know?) The Fossepocalypse will not be stopped and so this week we bring you Bob’s last dance performance on film – THE LITTLE PRINCE. QUIZ TIME! Director Stanley Donen (yep, that guy again) knew exactly who he wanted … Continue reading The post Episode 47: The Little Prince (Fossepocalypse #9) Part One appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-07-3000 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 46: Pippin Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #8.5)Jazz Hams! We’re back! We apologize for missing last week. The new every-other-week schedule collided with CONvergence (Windy’s annual bacchanalia) and the bacchanalia won. We continue our discussion of PIPPIN – both its place in the Fosse oeuvre, and the particularities and peculiarities of the “movie” version we watched. It’s amazing that Fosse gave up … Continue reading The post Episode 46: Pippin Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #8.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-07-0900 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 45: Pippin Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #8)The Fossepocalypse continues! As we begin our new bi-weekly schedule, we complete Fosse’s 1973 trifecta of drug-induced creativity:  PIPPIN. Neither Mike nor Vinnie had ever seen or even really heard of this show until Windy came along with her Fossetastic ways. Even with building up to the show by watching Fosse’s works in chronological order, … Continue reading The post Episode 45: Pippin Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #8) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-06-1800 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 44: Liza with a Z (Fossepocalypse #7)The Fossepocalypse is lingering at the apex of Fosse’s GOT year (Grammy-Oscar-Tony) as Windy shows Mike and Vinnie the television special LIZA WITH A Z. After SWEET CHARITY flopped, Fosse feared he would never work again and started lining up projects as fast as he could get someone to say “yes” – each one the … Continue reading The post Episode 44: Liza with a Z (Fossepocalypse #7) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-06-0400 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 43: Cabaret Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #6.5)Welcome back to our discussion of CABARET, with our stunt film virgin Jenny providing her insights, while Mike and Vinnie discover a deeper appreciation for the film. CABARET marks the end of Fosse and Verdon’s marriage, although they never divorced. (This particular point in their relationship is captured beautifully, and performed masterfully, in the miniseries … Continue reading The post Episode 43: Cabaret Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #6.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-05-2800 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 42: Cabaret Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #6.5)Listeners, the Fossepocalypse continues with (arguably) the high point of Fosse’s film career – CABARET. Since all three of your hosts have seen this film before, we brought in our frequent stunt virgin Jenny. Jenny’s thoughts and reactions alone are worth a listen, but of course we’ve also got Mike making connections to SWEET CHARITY … Continue reading The post Episode 42: Cabaret Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #6.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-05-2100 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 41: Sweet Charity Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #5.5)Jazz hams, we continue our deep dive into the decadent depravity of Fosse with part two of our discussion of SWEET CHARITY. While this was Fosse’s film directing debut, he was unafraid to experiment and found a willing accomplice in his cinematographer, Robert Surtees. The two of them created a visually striking film that critics … Continue reading The post Episode 41: Sweet Charity Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #5.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-05-1400 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 40: Sweet Charity Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #5)Listeners, this week is a real treat – Vinnie and Mike watch Fosse’s film directing debut SWEET CHARITY for the first time ever! This musical was Gwen Verdon’s combined “come back” and “swan song” – she had taken time off to have a child with Bob and be a mother, and at 41 wanted one … Continue reading The post Episode 40: Sweet Charity Part 1 (Fossepocalypse #5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-05-0700 minThe Mike Pratt ShowThe Mike Pratt ShowVinnie Dangerfield Finishing in the Top 80 at OCR Worlds on Anchorthon 2018Vinnie Dangerfield is a Informational health and wellness coach from Youngstown Ohio He cut his teeth for personal growth and development playing sports. This love for human conditioning and healthy lifestyle pushed him to go to Kent State university where he studied exercise science with a minor in psychology. After graduation he looked to have an impact and founded his Company Mezomorphx where he not only helps people transform their bodies but live a more happy and fulfilling life. He has found that hurt people hurt people, meaning someone who is totally happy...2019-05-0700 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 39: Damn Yankees, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #4.5)Fine folk of Jazzhandia, this week we wrap up DAMN YANKEES with part two of our episode. Part two is pretty much all Gwen-love. Gwen was Jack Cole’s star dancer who – like Fosse – gave up on being a movie star and headed to Broadway where she made a big splash almost instantly. DAMN … Continue reading The post Episode 39: Damn Yankees, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #4.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-04-3000 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 38: Damn Yankees (Fossepocalypse #4)Jazz Hams! This week’s episode is the exact same production team delivering the goods – yet again – in DAMN YANKEES. This time with a heaping helping of Gwen Verdon! (SIDENOTE: Mike’s mic has a weird echo and we do apologize for the odd audio – it eventually corrects.) Jack Warner made a two-picture deal … Continue reading The post Episode 38: Damn Yankees (Fossepocalypse #4) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-04-2300 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 37: The Pajama Game, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #3.5)The Fossepocalypse continues with the continuation of our discussion of THE PAJAMA GAME! Steam Heat Once a Year Day Hernando’s Hideaway There Once Was a Man Small Talk Hey There …that’s a half dozen reasons you should seek out this movie right away!   The post Episode 37: The Pajama Game, Part 2 (Fossepocalypse #3.5) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-04-1700 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 33: The Muppet MovieCitizens of Jazzhandia! This week’s episode has your hosts (Windy, Vinnie, and Mike) filling in a glaring hole in silent partner Jenny’s filmography – THE MUPPET MOVIE! If it’s been a while since you’ve watched it, let us remind you how absolutely wonderful this movie is.  Featuring some of Paul Williams’ best music, a slew … Continue reading The post Episode 33: The Muppet Movie appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-03-1900 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 29: KismetThis week’s episode features Windy’s beloved Howard Keel and the gorgeous melodies of Borodin – it’s KISMET! Mike and Vinnie literally had no idea this movie even existed.  And yet… The Broadway musical ran for over 500 performances. When the film production was announced, the biggest stars of the day vied for the leading role … Continue reading The post Episode 29: Kismet appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-02-1900 minThis Was The Scene PodcastThis Was The Scene PodcastEp. 045: Less Than Jake w/ Vinnie FiorelloWelcome everyone to This Was The Scene, the podcast that takes a look back at the late 90s / early 2000 Punk scene, I am your host, Mike Doyle. Less Than Jake is the shit. If you don't know who they are then you're in the wrong place.  I was able to get Vinnie on the phone, which was AWESOME, and this is what we talked about: Stepping away from touring Growing up in Jersey How were they embraced when they started out What influenced them to write ska songs Getting on Asian Man The Alan R...2019-02-151h 08A Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 27: The Band WagonJazz Hams, this week’s episode features a pairing that is sure to delight:  Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse! THE BAND WAGON is a light, frothy delight featuring iconic and influential dances created by Michael Kidd. Neither Vinnie nor Mike had seen it before, but Windy was downright giddy at getting to revisit this gem. Meta … Continue reading The post Episode 27: The Band Wagon appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-02-0500 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 26: RENTListeners, this week Mike leads us through the movie version of RENT which Vinnie has never seen. The 2005 film unites much of the original cast which seemed like an exciting idea at the time – until you have a close up on a 30-something trying to sell the uniquely narcissistic arrogance of the mid-20s. It … Continue reading The post Episode 26: RENT appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-01-2900 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 25: The Umbrellas of CherbourgCitizens of Jazzhandia, this week we go international with guest Melissa Kaercher who shows us THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG (which neither Vinnie nor Windy had seen!). We actually recorded this the same night as THE LAST FIVE YEARS and it made for a surprisingly eloquent double feature about the relationships of youth, and the conflict … Continue reading The post Episode 25: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2019-01-2200 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 21: White ChristmasThis week, Holiday Hams, Mike and Vinnie are exposed to that Christmas mainstay WHITE CHRISTMAS. Directed by Michael Curtiz (CASABLANCA) with costumes by Edith Head and filmed in glorious VistaVision, it’s a visual treat.  The dance numbers are lavish, and the cast is glorious. The actual plot is… good enough to keep watching for the … Continue reading The post Episode 21: White Christmas appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-12-2500 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 20: Holiday InnThis week, Vinnie and Mike finally take in the seasonal classic HOLIDAY INN, starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, with Windy as their native guide. It’s a standard romantic comedy love triangle, except that one-third of the triangle is crooner extraordinaire Bing, and another third is one of the best dancers of his (or any) era. … Continue reading The post Episode 20: Holiday Inn appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-12-1900 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 19: Broadway Melody of 1940It’s a super-sized episode this week, Jazz Hams! Vinnie and Mike just couldn’t stop talking about the amazing dance numbers in BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940! Teaming up two of the best tappers of the era, Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell, the dancing is fast and light, just like the banter. The plot is as fluffy … Continue reading The post Episode 19: Broadway Melody of 1940 appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-12-1100 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 18: TangledThis week, Jazz Hams, we dive into our first Disney animated musical with the charming and tuneful TANGLED!  Mike was our virgin this week, and he absolutely fell in love with Donna Murphy’s performance as Mother Gothel, and – of course – the sassy sidekicks Maximus and Pascal. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by … Continue reading The post Episode 18: Tangled appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-12-0400 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 14: Thoroughly Modern MillieFor this week’s episode, Windy bends Mike and Vinnie’s brains with THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.  An all-star cast made this movie a hit at the time, but it has since vanished into cinema obscurity – resurfacing as a hit Broadway musical in 2000! Starring the inimitable Dame Julie Andrews, along with Mary Tyler Moore, and Carol … Continue reading The post Episode 14: Thoroughly Modern Millie appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-11-0600 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 13: XanaduThis week, Mike and Vinnie struggle to keep up as Windy lays out several decades of her obsession with XANADU. Mike had never seen it, Vinnie never on the big screen, and it was showing at the Alamo Drafthouse so this was an EVENT, capital “eeeeeeee!” Famous for being a flop, for killing Michael Beck’s … Continue reading The post Episode 13: Xanadu appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-10-3000 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 12: Disney’s Newsies the Broadway MusicalThis week, Mike and Vinnie gush about DISNEY’S NEWSIES THE BROADWAY MUSICAL (and Windy sits back and preens with “I told you so”). Thank god for Harvey Fierstein who restructured and improved the plot and characters, giving us a story with emotional weight, snappy banter, and satisfying interpersonal relationships! It doesn’t hurt that the cast … Continue reading The post Episode 12: Disney’s Newsies the Broadway Musical appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-10-2300 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 11: NewsiesThis week, listeners, Windy steers Mike and Vinnie towards NEWSIES, the 1992 live-action Disney musical. Starring a teen-aged Christian Bale (who was mortified to appear in a musical), a scenery-chewing and excessively gesturing Robert Duvall, and Bill Pullman singing and dancing, this is a film oddity worth watching at least once. This also marks the directorial debut … Continue reading The post Episode 11: Newsies appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-10-1600 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 10: The Music ManThis week, listeners, Mike discovers and Vinnie re-discovers the sweet, simple (yet sly) joys of THE MUSIC MAN. Robert Preston stars as Professor Harold Hill (spoiler: not his real name) in the role that made him a Broadway star, and defined both the role and his career.  His charisma and energy is the unstoppable force … Continue reading The post Episode 10: The Music Man appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-10-0900 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 9: Phantom of the Paradise  Listeners! Take a listen as Mike gets his mind blown by PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE! Brian DePalma’s 1974 rock opera is gloriously garish with literary references galore, Paul Williams’ soundtrack is a smorgasbord of musical styles settling in on glam-prog-rock, and William Finley eats allll the scenery as the titular phantom, Winslow Leach. DePalma’s second … Continue reading The post Episode 9: Phantom of the Paradise appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-10-0200 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 8: On the TownThis week is our first episode featuring Gene Kelly as he sails through Manhattan in ON THE TOWN! Neither Vinnie nor Mike had ever seen it, and this is a classic for a reason. Based on a ballet created by Jerome Robbins (THE KING & I), and made by the Freed Unit (known for kicking ass … Continue reading The post Episode 8: On the Town appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-09-2500 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 7: Sweeney Todd (stage)If the only version of SWEENEY TODD you’ve ever seen is the Tim Burton one, then Windy has some strong opinions on what you should be watching first chance you get. (Which is literally how this episode happened to Mike and Vinnie.) Arguably Sondheim’s masterpiece, the 1979 Broadway sensation was recorded on tour in Los Angeles … Continue reading The post Episode 7: Sweeney Todd (stage) appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-09-1800 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 6: Main Hoon NaIt’s our first Bollywood!  I mean, not our first – all three of your hosts have seen at least one Bollywood movie. But it’s our first Bollywood episode and it is the delightful MAIN HOON NA (“Trust Me, I’m Here”)! Windy was super-duper excited to show this one to Mike and Vinnie. Farah Khan’s 2004 … Continue reading The post Episode 6: Main Hoon Na appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-09-1100 minGoin\' Nowhere FastGoin' Nowhere FastEp 3 Mike EshaqAwesome episode with Mike Eshaq, breaking down comedy, dating, and life.2018-09-0557 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 4: Yankee Doodle DandyThis week, Windy introduces Vinnie & Mike to the wonders of a tap-dancing Cagney in YANKEE DOODLE DANDY. A straight-up, no frills, no unnecessary “plot” or “conflict” biopic of George M. Cohan, legendary songwriter and showman – and ego. Every patriotic song you were taught in 3rd grade was written by George M. Directed by … Continue reading The post Episode 4: Yankee Doodle Dandy appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-08-2800 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 2: The King & IListeners: We apologize for the sound quality on this episode. The quality does improve as the episode goes on. Episode 2 has us rewinding back to the classic THE KING AND I, starring Yul Brynner (and his chest) (and his calves) and Deborah Kerr (and her gowns!). Neither Vinnie nor Mike had ever seen the … Continue reading The post Episode 2: The King & I appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-08-1500 minA Reel Education: The Musical!A Reel Education: The Musical!Episode 1: High School MusicalHere it is! Our inaugural episode! We chose to kick things off with a high-energy modern hit: HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Each week, your trio of hosts – Windy, Mike & Vinnie – will be watching a musical, but here’s the trick: at least one of them will have never seen it before (and where we … Continue reading The post Episode 1: High School Musical appeared first on A Reel Education: The Musical!.2018-08-0700 minRadioactive w/Mike ZRadioactive w/Mike ZRIP Vinnie Paul from 2008Heart broken like the rest of the hard rock/metal community. After replaying this interview on air Sunday afternoon on 96.7 KCAL-FM, I thought I would post the entire interview with Vinnie from 2008 to celebrate the life and legacy of Vinnie Paul who passed away in his sleep on Friday, June 22 2018. RIP Vinnie Paul2018-06-2508 min