Media Path Podcast

Media Path

Have you ever become obsessed with a topic and taken a deep dive into consuming all you could uncover about it?

Media Path podcast is here to indulge your obsessions. hosted by Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker, the show takes you along on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV, podcasts and music related to a given topic of captivation. We are exploring entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their intriguing intersections.

Fritz Coleman is a legendary Los Angeles weatherman/humorist. Louise Palanker is a filmmaker/columnist and co-founder of Premiere Radio.
Hop aboard. Discover more layers, intrigue and substance. Go beyond binging with Media Path.

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271 episodes
Updated July 23

Episodes271

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Jun 10, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Writing Memoirs & The Keys to Comedy featuring Steve Bluestein
Do unhappy childhoods carve comedians or is it the comedians who best survive the chaos? Steve Bluestein has both theories and stories and he implores us to be kind to one another because nobody’s childhood is perfect and we can all use some love and enco
Jun 4, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
My Three Sons & The Brothers Livingston
While you grew up turning on your TV set, Stanley and Barry Livingston grew up turning onto the set of your favorite TV shows. Both brothers starred in the two longest running sit-coms, first on Ozzie & Harriet and then on My Three Sons. Stan as Chip
May 27, 2021 · 55 min
Brandy, Such a Fine Girl & Yacht Rock featuring Elliot Lurie
Is Brandy really such a fine girl? Writer/Performer Elliot Lurie from Looking Glass is about to rock your yacht with the truth about the sailor’s favorite girl in that harbor town. Plus is it yacht or is it not? Elliot is becoming an expert. And it’s Frit
May 20, 2021 · 54 min
Grazing In The Grass & 60’s Soul featuring Harry Elston from Friends of Distinction
Harry Elston is a wonderful Friend of great Distinction and he has had himself some incredible adventures with his chart topping group, The Friends of Distinction, his touring years with Ray Charles and an early stint as limo driver to The Temptations. Ha
May 13, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
Country Music & Inclusivity featuring Billy Gilman
Billy Gilman’s story is as American and as moving and inspiring as the lyrics of any country music song. Signed to a record deal at age 11, Billy’s smash hit One Voice captured hearts and fans but Billy’s awareness of his truth was moving faster than Nash
May 6, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Elayne Boosler & Trail Blazing Comedy
Elayne Boosler carved a path through the comedy landscape that led her from tiny New York clubs to huge stadiums and enormously popular standup specials. Her strategy? Just be funny. Yes, she faced challenges and obstacles but as women in every field are
Apr 29, 2021 · 1 hr 1 min
Writers’ Room Stories & Hangin’ with Dr. Z. featuring Dana Gould
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Dr. Zaius from Planet of the Apes hosted a seventies style afternoon talk show? Dana Gould has gone beyond wondering and created this exact slice of YouTube heaven. Hangin’ With Dr. Z. Season One is an actu
Apr 22, 2021 · 1 hr
Family Harmonies & Pop Sensations featuring The Cowsills
At the waning edge of the turbulent sixties The Cowsills topped the charts with an infectious power popped sound that was loved by kids and parents and trusted by parents because, after all, their mom was in the band! The real-life Cowsills inspired the s
Apr 15, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Must Hear Promo Secrets & Must See TV
Television promo and strategy greats Vince Manze and Preston Beckman masterminded Must See TV at NBC and groundbreaking FOX programming like American Idol, 24 and House. These two broadcasting giants have been tapped to roll out Discovery Plus and they’ve
Apr 8, 2021 · 56 min
Classic Pop & Memorable Melodies featuring Gary Puckett
Gary Puckett may possess the finest voice in rock and roll history. His sound on hits like Young Girl, Woman Woman, Over You and Lady Willpower is an unmistakably powerful piece of pop history. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap are actively touring the wor
Apr 1, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Music Docs & Filmmaking Facts
Dennis Lambert is the hitmaker behind “We Built This City,” “Nightshift,” “Rhinestone Cowboy,” and hundreds more classic recordings. Dennis's newest song, Covid 19 Blues features an all-star cast and benefits the Jazz Foundation and the Actors Fund. Bob S
Mar 25, 2021 · 47 min
Streaming Picks & Reading Classics
Fritz and Weezy are suggesting and discussing The Pharmacist, The Brothers Warner, HBO’s Q: Into The Storm, Nat Geo’s Genius: Aretha, Shooting Midnight Cowboy by Glenn Frankel, George Orwell classics Animal Farm and 1984 and William Golding’s Lord of the
Mar 18, 2021 · 59 min
Child Stardom & Second Acts featuring Mason Reese
There was something so uniquely beguiling about four year old Mason Reese that Madison Avenue soon realized that this little kid sold product! Soon, young Mason was hawking Dunkin Donuts, Underwood deviled ham, Raison Bran and Kung Fu Adventure Sets. He
Mar 11, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Music Docs & Session Players featuring Denny Tedesco
Denny Tedesco’s long awaited and much heralded film The Wrecking Crew tells the story of his father Tommy Tedesco and all of the unsung studio musicians who created the soundtrack of the sixties. Denny’s next movie, The Immediate Family will document the
Mar 4, 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
The Night Stalker & Crime Journalism
The Netflix mini series, Night Stalker: The search for a killer features KNBCs Laurel Erickson and Paul Skolnick, reporters who stayed hot on the trail of lead detectives hunting a serial killer who was terrorizing Los Angeles in 1984. How did the collect
Feb 25, 2021 · 50 min
Songwriting & Legacy Making featuring Diane Warren
Her path has taken her from Cher to to Celine, from Gaga to McCartney, from Bieber to Biden and beyond. Iconic songwriting diva Diane Warren joins Fritz and Weezy to share insights into her creative process and how she has successfully harnessed the power
Feb 18, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Iconic TV & Creative Drive featuring Tony Dow & Bill Mumy
Both Tony Dow and Bill Mumy were launched into public lives as children. As adults, Their work ethic and wide ranging talents have sustained their creative output. At the age of 12 Tony won the role of Wally Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver. Today he is a di
Feb 11, 2021 · 1 hr 4 min
Standup Stories & Zombie Lit featuring Dwayne Perkins
Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins Fritz and Weezy for a conversation that moves from the roots of funny to the rules of zombie literature. Dwayne’s comedy specials can be found at Drybar and on streaming media. His books, Hot Chocolate for the Mind and Zombie
Feb 4, 2021 · 1 hr
Prog Rock & Legacy Bands featuring Billy Sherwood
Musician/Producer Billy Sherwood from Yes and Asia brings news of his just dropping, prog rock, super group offering with the band, Arc of Life featuring Jon Davison, and Jay Schellen. Billy is rich with stories about his history with Yes, from fan boy to
Jan 28, 2021 · 1 hr
Kodachrome & Vintage Viewing featuring Charles Phoenix
Mid-century pop culture expert/enthusiast, Charles Phoenix is a performer, author, explorer, collector and story-teller. His passion is celebrating classic and kitschy American life and style and he joins Fritz and Weezy to spill about his favorite finds.