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Sherpa Selects: SSR-Director Lana Read!
Season 3, Ep. 2
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Five years later, and Lana is still cranking out movies! Make sure you check out her IMDB, and your streaming services to find them. This chat was back in 2020, and was a fun one!
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Soooo much laughing! That's what happens when you hang out with Lana Read! You can tell what a good time we were having during the interview. Oh, did I say Welcome to Season 3? This is Day 3 of "Hollywood Week" if you're listening to this the day of its release (4-1-2020), meaning there's an episode of The Sherpa Screening Room Monday through Friday of this week. But you'd already know that if you were a subscriber, right? So, subscribe already, and leave a nice review, and share this episode, and the many in store for the season!
Here are some links to Lana's work:
Lana's website: https://www.lanaread.com/
Beyond Garnet Podcast (on Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/2NatOtRx7B2tQ3x8j4ACjY
IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2526715/
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25. Actor/Writer/Playwright Billy Van Zandt! ("Love, Sex, and The IRS")
56:37||Season 5, Ep. 25I decided this would be a fun way to end 2025-with a rewind to a visit with a fin guest! Bet you didn't know that Billy did a voiceover as Groucho Marx for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" in 2022, and published his plays that he wrote with his late writing partner, Jane, in a book titled," Because It's Funny" . And you'll have no doubt that it is after listening to this interview!!____________________________________________________________________________________________________It's so cool when I get to interview such creative and multi-talented people for my season finales, don't you think? Billy Van Zandt certainly fits the bill. His publicist Jian, who was also a HUGE help in setting up the interview, sent me a copy of his book, Jane, Get In The Car, which I read off my computer, so I can't call it a page-turner, legally...maybe a slow-computer screen scroll down, so you can enjoy all of the chapters? It's a fun read, regardless. The writing style of the book is like how Billy was in the interview-straightforward, funny, interesting, and entertaining. All of this made him an ideal guest for the podcast, too. It's chock full of stories that give you a great insight on the life of a tv writer. Trust me, you'll enjoy it. Maybe Billy will make a play out of it? Whatever he does next, I'm sure will be something to keep the masses entertained. Much thanks for coming on the show, sir!Next week, we wrap up Season 5 with a mini-episode....tune in, okay?Follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Sherpalution, and check out my website, sherpalution.com , for older episodes, Sherpa Sheets, and Spotify playlists. You'll also find the link to The Sherpa Shop. Online shopping for a cause! Email me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com. #VivaLaSherpalution!Publicist Extraordinaire: Steven JoinerMusic Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Mr. Bruce):Other Voices: The Sherpalu Studio Players
22. Podcasters JD and The Ghost ("Goin' Hollywood")!
41:22||Season 5, Ep. 22Alas, no new episodes to be found of "Goin Hollywood" , but there is a "Going Hollywood" which has nothing to do with this episode. I remember recording this one was actually a technical nightmare, because the guys kept losing their connection. Personally, I think I deserve a mixing award for this! Ok, maybe not...but enjoy it, anyway!!___________________________________________________________________________________________________-So, who do you usually discuss movies with? Your friends,right? Whether it's a debate or a dialogue reference, those are best saved for your buddies. Which leads to a natural creation of 'Goin ' Hollywood " by JD and The Ghost. It's two guys with a strong love of the cinema and all the joys it brings (or doesn't bring) us. They were 2 guys that were definitely interesting to speak with. Plus, how often do I get to break out my bad Joe Pesci impression? Or will the Rebels say, "Look what you made him do!!??"Either way, thanks guys for swinging by!Goin' Hollywood's info: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok @goinhollywoodpodGoin' Hollywood's faves: Timesuck with Dan Cummins, Last Podcast on the Left, Nightmare on Film Street, The GOAT HouseSherpa Suggestions: The Top 20 Podcasts of 2020, https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/best-podcasts-2020-1105406/SomebodyChameleon:Hollywood Con QueenFloodlinesHome CookingStaying In with Emily & KumailWorking It Out w/ Mike BirbigliaMotive: Season 3Unspooled Season 2: The New 100Nice White ParentsBorrascaRabbit HoleDead EyesSlow Burn: David DukeWind of ChangeYou Must Remember This:Polly Platt, The Invisible WomanFollow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Sherpalution, and check out my website, sherpalution.com , for older episodes, Sherpa Sheets, and Spotify playlists. You'll also find the link to The Tee Sherpa Shop. Podcast swag!!! Email me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com. #VivaLaSherpalution!Publicist Extraordinaire: Steven JoinerMusic Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Mr. Bruce):Other Voices: The Sherpalu Studio Players
24. Actress Shannan Wilson ("Halston")!
39:16||Season 5, Ep. 24Shannan is one of those guests that I need to play catch-up with! Her IMDB lists a few upcoming projects, so Shannan, whenever you're ready, come on back to the Sherpa Chalet! (Maybe without the restraining order, possibly?)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________It was a real treat meeting Shannan. As I noted in the episode, I was sort of expecting someone who can play dramatic, intense roles to be super- serious. Wrong!! She was the type of fun guest I love interviewing in The Screening Room. Somebody needs to cast this lady in a comedy, and stat! (She's already got a background in improvisation, anyway.) And when she becomes mega-famous, she'll already have known the ropes of QVC, so she can sell the Shannan Wilson line of clothing, guitars, or IV-drip ice cream. (Okay, maybe not that last one. It's what got me thrown out of "Shark Tank.") So, keep an eye open for "Halston" on Netflix, and check out "Sno Babies" on Amazon Prime, for a sampling of her dramatic chops. Or listen to one of her songs which is on Spotify and iTunes. Better yet, have a listen to one at the end of this interview!"I Know You Exist" is an original composition, which is played with Shannan's blessing (Thank you!)Follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Sherpalution, and check out my website, sherpalution.com , for older episodes, Sherpa Sheets, and Spotify playlists. You'll also find the link to The Sherpa Shop. Online shopping for a cause! Email me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com. #VivaLaSherpalution! Publicist Extraordinaire: Steven JoinerMusic Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Mr. Bruce): Other Voices: The Sherpalu Studio Playershttps://vurbl.com/station/AvJL2RNZdsr/
21. Podcaster Jason Taylor("3 Geeks Podcast", Mat Talk")!
31:32||Season 5, Ep. 21Jason was a really nice, fun guest, and he's still busy with BOTH podcasts, so check them out and get your geek on! (I think that's what the kids are saying today?)__________________________________________________________________________________________Okay, so I'm not really good at math! And considering my mic went kerflooey right before the interview, not good at technology either (Update: Thanks to the folks at Samson for helping me out after the episode was recorded. Awesome people!) But we got through the interview unscathed, so that's a plus! Jason certainly keeps himself busy with several podcasts. He's a guy who loves to share his passion with his listeners and his (varying amount of) co-hosts. Thanks for coming on the show, Jason. It was a VanDamme good time!Jason's info: Podcasts: The 3 Geeks Podcast, Mat Talk; Website for all shows: 3geeks.ninja Twitter: @3geekspodcastJason's faves: Wondery podcasts, The Schmos Know, The Top 10, Prinze and the Wolf,Sherpa Suggestions (Podcasts about tv shows):Mat TalkSo, It's A Show: Keeping Up With The Gilmore GirlsBonanas for BonanzaHeadlong- Running from CopsThe Talking DeadFriends 'Til The EndBuffy VirginCharmed, I'm SureAll Things VanderpumpOnce-A Once Upon A Time PodcastProfiling Criminal Minds90-Day Fiance Cray CrayUCMJAGVeronica Mars InvestigationsChicks In The OfficePower Rangers The Audio DramaFollow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Sherpalution, and check out my website, sherpalution.com , for older episodes, Sherpa Sheets, and Spotify playlists. You'll also find the link to The Sherpa Shop. Online shopping for a cause! Email me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com. #VivaLaSherpalution! Publicist Extraordinaire: Steven Joiner Music Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Mr. Bruce): https://thevoiceoverguy.com.au/ Other Voices: The Sherpalu Studio Players
10. Author Jason Norman("John Hinckley Jr: Who I Really Am")!
28:19||Season 15, Ep. 10As much as I appreciated Jason coming on the show for an interview, my apologies to you for not hearing John Hinckley Jr's perspectives on his life, up to, including, and after March of 1981, after the attempted Reagan assassination.. Hopefully ,we will hear from him in the future to revisit his book. I assure you, this is certainly a unique memoir; not one that is seeking sympathy, but one that details, in brutal honesty, a dark path with mental illness. As Jason says in the interview, there is/was a lot more to John than what he's infamously known for. Thanks for coming on the show, Jason!Here's the link to "John Hinckley Jr.: Who I Really Am": https://tinyurl.com/252ztlg8 , and for Jason's website: https://normanwrites.wordpress.com/(Here's the link to "Happy Sherpa Holidays" on Spotify, in case you need a holiday pick-me-up: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JwXNC6d1UB78EHCwuDTOA )Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around!More thanks: Intro/outro:https://www.yourimagingguy.com/Music Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Lord Mr. Bruce); other Voices: The Sherpa-lu Studio PlayersYouTube: @sherpalution5000 @sherpalution-Instagram; @sherpalution1- TikTokLink pages: https://linktr.ee/sherpalution or https://chirp.me/sherpalutionHere's our website: https://shows.acast.com/the-sherpas-podcast-picksYou can support this show...FOR FREE!!! All you have to do is listen here.Email:jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.comSupport:Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
20. Author Steven Jay Rubin("The James Bond Movie Encyclopedia")!
53:23||Season 5, Ep. 20This one is definitely one of my favorite interviews! We recorded this before Steve launched his podcast,"Steven Jay Rubin’s Saturday Night At The Movies", which you should check out if you love movies. He's a great guest (who comes back on the show...spoiler alert) and an incredible interviewer on his show, too!_____________________________________________________________________________________So, what could I, a sherpa who hasn't seen a single Bond movie, learn from the author of the encyclopedia of James Bond movies? A lot, apparently! Steve is a guy who has clearly done his homework, and knows how to share his passion(s) with an audience, whether in writing, or on film. Plus, he was so much fun to talk to, and we both broke out impressions from our respective toolkits. We recorded the episode before the unfortunate passing of Sean Connery (spoiler alert: Steve's favorite Bond)., but you can clearly see what a fan he is. Thank you so much for coming on the show Steve! Because of your visit, I now like my yak yogurt shaken...not stirred. (Well, it's a start.)Are you a fan, too? Here's an Amazon link to Steve's work: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=steven+jay+rubin&i=stripbooks&crid=K3MBWHS5VOSM&sprefix=steven+ja%2Cpopular%2C161&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-a-p_4_9Follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Sherpalution, and check out my website, sherpalution.com , for older episodes, Sherpa Sheets, and Spotify playlists. You'll also find the link to The Sherpa Shop. Online shopping for a cause! Email me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com. #VivaLaSherpalution! Publicist Extraordinaire: Steven Joiner Music Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Mr. Bruce): https://thevoiceoverguy.com.au/ Other Voices: The Sherpalu Studio Players
9. Business Podcasts Everywhere! Have YOU Heard THESE??(A Sherpa Samples Mini-Episode)
14:54||Season 15, Ep. 9Here's a list of the "Sherpa Samples" that were featured in the episode:ProvenThe LevelUP podcastReal AF with Andy FrisellaHabits and HustleYoung and ProfitingThe Vault UnlockedCreating Confidence with Heather MonaghanThe Money MondaysChief Change OfficerSomething About CariCatch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around!More thanks: Intro/outro:https://www.yourimagingguy.com/Music Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Lord Mr. Bruce); other Voices: The Sherpa-lu Studio PlayersYouTube: @sherpalution5000 @sherpalution-Instagram; @sherpalution1- TikTokLink pages: https://linktr.ee/sherpalution or https://chirp.me/sherpalutionHere's our website: https://shows.acast.com/the-sherpas-podcast-picksYou can support this show...FOR FREE!!! All you have to do is listen here.Email:jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.comSupport:Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
19. Magician Anthony Presciutti!
40:31||Season 5, Ep. 19My friend, super-publicist Steve Joiner, loves to break my chops about this episode. "How are you doing a card trick on an audio podcast?" he would ask. To which I'd reply, "Wasn't ventriloquist Edgar Bergen a big hit on the radio???" Anyway, I think this episode is a great insight into appearing on a tv competition show, so enjoy! Did you notice I just pulled the seven of hearts from your ear?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________I grew up being really into magic for some time. I love close-up and a good card trick. There used to be "Magic" magazine, where you'd actually get blueprints to build stage illusions Unfortunately, my parents' homeowners' insurance went up when I tried to recreate that "making the Hoover Dam disappear" trick. But Anthony was a fun reminder of why I enjoy it so much. Hopefully, one day he'll et on "America's Got Talent" or another showcase, to give the world a taste of his talent. And honestly, the mentalist trick he performed was not pre-arranged in any way. All I asked him before we started recording was "Would you like to do a trick, and we can narrate it?" That was about as pre-arranged as it got. So thanks so much for coming on the show, Anthony. I hope you don't need dentures if we get to speak again!Here's the link to Anthony's YouTube channel. Some really good stuff! https://www.youtube.com/user/iammiamimanFollow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @Sherpalution, and check out my website, sherpalution.com , for older episodes, Sherpa Sheets, and Spotify playlists. You'll also find the link to The Sherpa Shop. Online shopping for a cause! Email me at jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.com. #VivaLaSherpalution!Publicist Extraordinaire: Steven JoinerMusic Credits/Voiceovers: Bruce Goldberg ( aka Mr. Bruce): https://thevoiceoverguy.com.au/Other Voices: The Sherpalu Studio Players
8. Author Craig McGuire ("Empire City Under Siege") on the FBI vs. the Mafia!
35:34||Season 15, Ep. 8Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the FBI? (No, not "federal bikini inspector", you with the hat.) Craig spent quite a bit of time with Agent Anthony Nelson and got quite the education. Craig said he'd ask Anthony if he would come on the show at a later date, and he is more than welcome to visit The Sherpa Chalet! There are lots of incredible stories in this book that us civilians would find amazing, but to the Feds, it's "just another day on the job". So check out the episode, along with the link to Craig's work (below), and support your local and national law enforcement,ok? Thanks, Craig for coming on the show!Here's the link to Craig's books-lots of interesting stuff here! https://tinyurl.com/2dy4nsjb(btw, Craig didn't have any social media pages at the time of this recording...if only I was THAT smart!Programming note: Catch "Sherpa Selects" on Saturdays. It's the episodes you tried to avoid the first time around!Music Credits/Voiceovers: The Sherpa-lu Studio Players; Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/goods-cargo/blurLicense code: SEGQXRLESQA3PHDZYouTube: @sherpalution5000 @sherpalution : social media for IG, Threads, & TikTok;Support the show FOR FREE here!Link pages: https://linktr.ee/sherpalution , https://chirp.me/sherpalutionHere's our website: https://shows.acast.com/the-sherpas-podcast-picksEmail:jimthepodcastsherpa@gmail.comSupport:Review the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify