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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.

  • 271 episodes
  • Updated July 23

Episodes271

  • Aug 27, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min

    Tom Dreesen & Frank Sinatra

    Tom Dreesen’s uniquely American trajectory took him from desperately impoverished roots in the streets and saloons of Harvey, Illinois to sharing a stage with Frank Sinatra. Tom’s path is the stuff of both inspiration and legend. One of America’s finest s

  • Aug 20, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min

    Cult Films & Nudity featuring Danny Wolf

    Filmmaker Danny Wolf is our guide down a path through the greatest cult films of all time and the curvaceous history of film nudity from the pre and post ban eras, to the ratings board, #MeToo, nudity riders, intimacy coordinators, power dynamics and beyo

  • Aug 13, 2020 · 1 hr

    Dan Winters & Photojournalism

    Renowned photographer and photojournalist Dan Winters joins Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker with stories from the field along with knowledge and wisdom gleaned from his own deep dives into the history of photography, World War 2, the Viet Nam War, space

  • Jul 30, 2020 · 53 min

    Keith Morrison and True Crime

    Fritz and Weezy welcome Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison who takes us down an eerie and shadowy path through the dark and sinister synonyms he uses in his true crime reporting. Keith shares Dateline memories, career highlights, and insights into what we can

  • Jul 24, 2020 · 58 min

    Mark Felt/Deep Throat

    Fritz and Weezy are joined by author John O'Connor who uncovered the secret identity of the notorious Watergate source known as Deep Throat. John recounts his long held belief that Felt was Deep Throat and his chance intersection with Felt's grandson Nick

  • Jul 23, 2020 · 49 min

    Dateline and Josh Mankiewicz

    Josh Mankiewicz shares wisdom and insight, looking back on 25 years of true crime reporting and reflecting on his fabled Hollywood family history. We explore the surging interest in true crime and learn what Josh has discovered through years of interviewi

  • Jul 21, 2020 · 53 min

    Henry Winkler

    We are joined by the great and legendary Henry Winkler who shares his success secret… fear! Plus his triumphs, his struggles and his bottomless cup of stories. Henry’s IMDB page is a hefty read so we pull out recommended highlights for your media path thr

  • Jul 20, 2020 · 53 min

    Motown

    The power of the music is undeniable on its face but Fritz and Weezy also explore the roll this music has played in the Civil Rights Movement. Berry Gordy was the first black business owner to sell his product to a predominantly white audience. He was not

  • Jul 20, 2020 · 49 min

    Trump/Russia featuring Michael Isikoff

    Michael Isikoff joins us to discuss his best seller Russian Roulette. His reporting took him deep inside the Trump/Russia scandal in which unprecedented political chicanery merged the interests of the Republican Party with those of KGB trained Russian Kle

  • Jul 18, 2020 · 28 min

    Turner Classic Movies

    Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker share their passion for Turner Classic Movies, delving into the careers of Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Natalie Wood, which sends them on a hunt for messages in Splendor In The Grass. Can abstinence really drive te

  • Jul 11, 2020 · 3 min

    Media Path Podcast Introduction

    Hosted by Fritz Coleman and Louise Palanker, Media Path takes you on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV and music related to a given topic of captivation. We're exploring entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their i