Thank You Very Much – The Insanity & Genius of Andy Kaufman
Documentary director Alex Braverman unravels the beautiful madness of Andy Kaufman in his
new film, Thank You Very Much. He reveals how he tracked down hidden gems from Kaufman’s inner circle, got Danny DeVito to spill hilarious stories, and uncovered the Iranian roommate who inspired one of Andy’s most iconic characters. He talks unearthing the never-before-seen 70s footage from Andy’s longtime collaborator and close friend Bob Zmuda’s vault, including the legendary Tony Clifton meltdowns (like his infamous Taxi firing), and addresses the rumors that Andy faked his own death. He also shares some of the stories and interviews that were left on the cutting floor like the time Andy Kaufman hid out in a Las Vegas hotel just to meet his idol. Elvis Presley, and the words of wisdom that Elvis passed onto his biggest fan. Alex shares stories about Andy Kaufman and his dad, Andy’s funeral and why no one really attended, and how then SNL Executive Producer Dick Ebersol got regular guest Andy Kaufman thrown off the show!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH is out now! Learn more at thankyouverymuch.drafthousefilms.com
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The Jet Takes Flight – Kevin Knight Is All Elite
He’s got the jetpack dropkick, the LA Dojo discipline, and now, he’s All Elite! Kevin Knight
talks about going from IT nerd to international wrestling star, surviving 1,000-squat days with Shibata as a Young Lion in the NJPW dojo, and learning to scream in silence during his pandemic-era wrestling start. He breaks down his epic match with Will Ospreay, his AEW goals, and what he took away from both the Buddy Wayne Academy and The Dungeon with trainers Nattie Neidhart and TJ Wilson (aka Tyson Kidd). He has stories about Japanese sponsor dinners, communicating with body langue, and why you never ask for extra sauce in Japan!
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Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen – Black Light/White Noise Live in LA
It’s a rock and roll celebration live from the GRAMMY Museum in downtown LA! Chris Jericho hits the stage to moderate an epic conversation with guitar gods Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen of The Winery Dogs – the powerhouse duo behind Smith/Kotzen. They’re diving deep into their brand-new album “Black Light/White Noise,” and sharing BTS stories about the writing and recording process, their playing chemistry, and rehearsing for this special acoustic performance. Hear wild stories about how they met and started working together (big ups to Adrian Smith’s missus), Richie’s '90s ride with Bret Michaels in Poison, and the music that brought Adrian and Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson back together. Plus, Smith/Kotzen will tour! Listen closely to find out when!
“Black Light / White Noise” is out now! STREAM AND BUY HERE
This interview excerpt comes from “The Drop: Smith/Kotzen,” recorded live for the GRAMMY Museum’s Public Program Series in the Clive Davis Theater in downtown LA.
Watch all of the GRMMY Museum’s Public Programs on their free streaming site, CollectionLive.org.
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Jon Cryer – The Man Who Calculated Ducky
Jon Cryer is a podcast producer!! He shares the gripping story behind his new true crime podcast The Man Who Calculated Death, which dives into the chilling legacy of Robert Lusser – his friend, Suzanne Rico’s (journalist & former anchor of KCBS-TV in LA) grandfather, and the brilliant Nazi scientist behind Hitler’s first cruise missile! And how that story ties into the eerie connection to the mysterious bombing that killed Suzanne’s mother decades later. Jon also reflects on his incredible acting career, and recalls great behind-the-scenes stories about playing the beloved Ducky in Pretty in Pink, and what it was like navigate the chaos of Charlie Sheen’s implosion during Two and a Half Men, and how Hugh Grant ALMOST became his new conman roommate on the show! He talks about working with Pete Davidson on the Hulu film, Big Time Adolescence, and doing Brighton Beach Memoirs on Broadway!
Listen to The Man Who Calculated Death now wherever you get your podcasts!
https://open.spotify.com/show/1DmrN3Vnn3lUj7sy0dDsLR
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Surviving & Thriving After Losing It All In The LA Fires
Jeremy Padawer, Chief Brand Officer at Jazwares (the company behind the AEW action figures), avid toy and card collector, and TIJ alum, returns under very different circumstances. Jeremy and his family lost everything in the devastating LA firestorm this past January. Their Pacific Palisades home, and nearly all of Jeremy’s multimillion-dollar collectibles collection, was destroyed – rare baseball cards, Pokémon cards, action figures, comics, and even a first-edition
Harry Potter book. Not even “fire proof safes” or a commercial bank vault could withstand the flames. Thankfully, Jeremy and his family made it out safely, and insurance covered most of the financial losses. And now Jeremy’s focused on something bigger – helping his Palisades neighbors and community rebuild. He talks about advocating for changes at the government level and fighting to ensure residents can keep their lots and actually rebuild their homes. He even launched a resource website to help – PacificPalisades.com. If you or someone you know has been impacted by the LA fires, this episode, and Jeremy’s mission, might offer some much-needed support and hope.
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He’s a multiple world champion pro wrestler, lead singer of Fozzy, and a New York Times best-selling author. Listen in as Chris Jericho interviews some of the biggest names in wrestling, entertainment, comedy, and the paranormal. Don’t miss his unique, engaging, weekly take on all things pop culture.