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Arts & Culture Podcasts
Andy Parker has worn numerous hats in life. Professional actor, corporate headhunter, and elected official to name a few. He's also known as a gun-control activist who has appeared countless times in major news outlets, and in 2019 he added “author” to that list, with the publication of “For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and a Father’s Fight for Gun Safety.” With that colorful history comes many backstories from music, theatre, and politics. Some serious, some hilarious, some outrageous, but Andy and his guests are all guaranteed to keep you thinking and engaged.
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Andy Parker has worn numerous hats in life. Professional actor, corporate headhunter, and elected official to name a few. He's also known as a gun-control activist who has appeared countless times in major news outlets, and in 2019 he added “author” to that list, with the publication of “For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and a Father’s Fight for Gun Safety.” With that colorful history comes many backstories from music, theatre, and politics. Some serious, some hilarious, some outrageous, but Andy and his guests are all guaranteed to keep you thinking and engaged. andyparker.substack.com
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Episodes
The Shlep--Episode 7
11/27/2023
Eric and I have the Thanksgiving Shelp with lots to kvetch about. And be thankful!
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Duration:00:29:57
The Shlep Episode 6
11/10/2023
Eric and I are not only shlepping and kvetching--we're gloating about the big win for Democrats in Virginia and Kentucky.
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Duration:00:29:01
The Shlep- Episode 5
9/25/2023
Eric and I are back kvetching about the looming government shutdown and more!
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Duration:00:33:12
The Shlep- Episode 4
8/9/2023
We're back schlepping and kvetching about Twitter (I"m not calling it X), and the usual suspects-- Congress, Facebook, and YouTube, with a MLB bonus kvetch!
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Duration:00:27:16
Who beat out Patrick Swayze for a role in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas? This Guy!
8/8/2023
My old pal Joe Hart is back with more great show biz stories.
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Duration:00:38:24
Who beat out Patrick Swayze for a role in Whorehouse? This Guy!
8/2/2023
My old pal Joe Hart is back with more great show biz stories.
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Duration:00:38:23
The Shlep- Episode 3
7/26/2023
Eric and I are back discussing No Labels, Threads and Barbenheimer!
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Duration:00:26:49
The Shlep- Episode 2
7/19/2023
I'm back again with Eric Feinberg covering soup to nuts and our take on the crazy stuff happening in the news.
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Duration:00:32:08
The Shlep- Episode 1
6/30/2023
I'm starting a new series with Eric Feinberg covering soup to nuts. It's what Joe Rogan would do if he wasn't crazy.
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Duration:00:28:06
Insightful Engaging Prodigy
4/5/2023
Brian Stelter bypassed the traditional route and became a successful journalist at The New York Times and anchor at CNN. We cover a range of subjects from AI to Fox News to politics.
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Duration:00:39:15
From Fed Up Housewife to Twitter Sensation.
3/8/2023
How do you become a Twitter influencer? Here's how.
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Duration:00:32:33
Another Working Actor Success Story
2/22/2023
He's another name you might not recognize from the acting world, but boy has he succeeded in an industry where on any given day, 95% of the union is unemployed. My dear old pal, John Leslie Wolfe shares his story.
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Duration:00:29:30
Two Pissed Off Dads
2/15/2023
My second episode involving gun violence publishes on a horrible anniversary. February 14, 2018 is a day as tragic for Fred Guttenberg as it was for me on August 26, 2015.
He and I are a couple of pissed off dads who lost their beautiful daughters to unspeakable gun violence. What follows is a conversation on how we’ve dealt with the aftermath, how we’ve found purpose, and how we learned to live again.
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Duration:00:39:40
An Unlikely Hero
2/8/2023
My next two episodes are a departure from the usual fare as I bring you some serious subject matter.
Witnessing a mass shooting is an experience no one should have. But fate transformed this senior citizen and true badass from a bystander and possible victim into a hero who helped prevent a horrific tragedy from becoming even worse.
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Duration:00:28:55
Master of Political Advertising
2/1/2023
You’ve seen political ads that make candidates look heroic and others that make them look like ax murderers. What kind of person creates political ads, how does he do it and why? Find out from my next guest as I start the new season.
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Duration:00:33:25
A message to my faithful listeners!
11/22/2021
It's a quick thank you with a cryptic nugget tucked in there!
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Duration:00:03:17
The remarkable journey of Aderson Francois--Part 2
11/10/2021
It was difficult to not get really emotional during this interview. It certainly got me as I listened during the post-production editing. When you hear Aderson you'll know exactly why.
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Duration:00:20:13
The remarkable journey of Aderson Francois--Part 1
11/3/2021
How does a kid from Haiti with his only support coming from the guidance of brave parents become a force at one of the most prestigious law schools in the country? Hear his inspiring story, mixed with humor and humility in the next two episodes.
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Duration:00:24:55
Death Becomes Her---No, it's not what you think!
10/6/2021
Gail Rubin a certified Thanatologist and self described "Doyenne of Death" tackles the how to's of planning for the ultimate destination with humor, grace and food for thought you'd never think of.
Check out her website after the episode: http://agoodgoodbye.com
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Duration:00:28:14
He's Where News Happens
9/22/2021
Meet Bill McCarren, the Executive Director of a tabernacle, of hallowed ground--the National Press Club.
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Duration:00:25:28