I have an update for The Celebrity Dinner Party podcast, so be sure to listen and get the latest about what is to come and where the last few podcasts have been!

Sundance: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, Part II

Feb 3rd, 2018 15m 25s

My final take on Sundance: listen in for all the movies you SHOULD see in 2018! I dish on Bernard and Huey, American Animals, The Tale, RBG, Three Identical Strangers, Shirkers and Quiet Heroes. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerPart

Sundance: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Part I

Feb 2nd, 2018 15m 59s

You had to figure that, among all the great films at Sundance, there would be a bunch that just didn't work...at least, not for me. Of course, just like I couldn't see all the great films at Sundance, there were probably many other films that

Sundance: Badass Joan Jett

Feb 1st, 2018 11m 35s

From Sundance, I had the chance to interview the pioneer, the survivor, the badass, Joan Jett. Along with Kevin Kerslake, the director of the film on her life, Bad Reputation, Joan tells of the obstacles for women in rock 'n' roll...then and n

Sundance: Nicolas Cage Gets Real with Director Panos Cosmatos and Linus Roache about Mandy Film

Jan 31st, 2018 15m 10s

From Sundance, I sit down with Nicolas Cage who gets real and tells about the creation of the film, Mandy, with awesome director, Panos Cosmatos, and fellow actor, Linus Roache. The respect and camaraderie are palpable and yes, Nicolas Cage is

Sundance: A Love Fest with Ethan Hawke and the Cast of His Film, Blaze

Jan 30th, 2018 14m 22s

It was an Ethan Hawke love fest on the Blaze film red carpet at the recent Sundance Film Festival. Actors Alia Shawkat, Richie Montgomery and Josh Hamilton gush about their experience on set with Ethan, and it is easy to understand why. I have

From Sundance: Debra Messing, John Cho and Aneesh Changaty, the Director of the Film, Search

Jan 29th, 2018 18m 20s

A film that got LOTS of buzz at Sundance and won three awards was Search. Directed by newcomer, Aneesh Changaty (won the Audience Award: NEXT and the Albert P. Sloane Award) and produced by award-winner Sev Ohanian, stars Debra Messing and Joh

Sundance: The Director and Cast of the Film, Colette, starring Keira Knightley

Jan 28th, 2018 12m 32s

From a bustling red carpet awaiting Keira Knightley, I interview Dominic West, Ray Panthaki and director, Wash Westmoreland of the Oscar-worthy film, Colette, at the Sundance Film Festival. For more information, visist TheDinnerParty.tv .

Sundance: Director Ben Lewin, The Catcher Was A Spy & A Review of Lizzie

Jan 27th, 2018 23m 26s

From Sundance, I interview director Ben Lewin of The Catcher Was A Spy movie, featuring Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti, about the life of Moe Berg. I also interview actor Hiroyuki Senada, review the movie Lizzie starring Chloe Sevigny and Kristen

Sundance: The Game Changers Movie Breaks Open the Myth About Meat

Jan 26th, 2018 24m 49s

From Sundance, I sit down with ultimate fighter, James "Lightning" Wilks, former special ops, anti-poacher, Damien Mander, athlete and strongman competitor, Patrik Baboumian and former NFL player, Lou Smith, who break open the myth that meat is

Maggie Gyllenhaal & The Cast of The Kindergarten Teacher on Race, Women's Movement, Art and Acting

Jan 25th, 2018 15m 10s

In the first of many podcasts from Sundance, I speak with Maggie Gyllenhaal and the cast of the film, The Kindergarten Teacher, from the madness that is the red carpet at the Sundance Film Festival. We talk about the women's movement, art in Am

2018 Kick-off Pod

Jan 18th, 2018 2m 2s

Just a chance to say hello as we start the madness of 2018 with the Sundance Festival. This means lots of pods will be coming all at once as I review films and interview celebs in Park City. So I wanted to take this chance before it all break

Chef Mathew Wiltzius of Chicago's Palmer House Gets Us Ready for Christmas

Dec 16th, 2017 21m 25s

Time to get jolly! Chef Mathew Wiltzius of Chicago's Palmer House gets us ready for Christmas. So grab some eggnog and settle in, as chef schools us on ramen, garnishes and bourbon maple syrup! For more information, visit http://TheDinnerPart

Crime Novelist Scott Turow on Writing Tips and the Death Penalty

Dec 1st, 2017 16m 30s

In a never before released interview, I speak with best-selling crime novelist and lawyer, Scott Turow, on writing tips, the death penalty and his hometown. Grab a drink and listen in! For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podca

Ideas for Thanksgiving from Top Chef, Rebecca LaMalfa

Nov 12th, 2017 24m 37s

Looking for ideas for Thanksgiving? Top Chef Rebecca LaMalfa dishes with me on being a chef during Thanksgiving, some cooking tips, junk food and being married to Michelin-star chef. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podca

Hollywood Director, Andrew Davis

Oct 20th, 2017 27m 21s

Film Director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive, Chain Reaction, Holes, Under Siege, Steal Big, Steal Little) sits down with me at the Third Coast Cafe in Chicago to discuss his most personal and first movie, currently re-released, Stony Island, about

Rare Interview with Insular Graphic Novelist, Chris Ware

Oct 2nd, 2017 27m 5s

Often regarded as one of the best in his field, graphic novelist Chris Ware, author of the Acme Novelty Library series, Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories, is usually loath to give interviews. I was surprised when C

Musician Glen Hansard on Life, Love, Playing with Bono and Hangover Breakfasts

Sep 22nd, 2017 28m 50s

In one of my most intimate interviews, Glen Hansard dishes on life, love, his music and writing process, playing with Bono on Christmas, when to see a shrink and his favorite breakfast at Chicago's Kitsch'n in Roscoe Village. This never before

Busting the Myths of the Gallery World, Art Dealer Aron Packer

Sep 5th, 2017 22m 48s

I head back to my roots as a gallery owner and sit down with one of Chicago's leading art dealers, Aron Packer of Aron Packer Projects (http://AronParckerProjects.com). From WGN Radio, Aron and I chat about what makes a successful gallery and t

Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling

Aug 22nd, 2017 28m 28s

In an intimate corner of Chicago’s Third Coast Café, Grammy Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Kurt Elling shared his thoughts on jazz, spirituality, the creative work process and being in the moment. Grab a snack and belly up as Kurt has some powerf

Soulful Sound of Nicholas Barron

Aug 3rd, 2017 33m 4s

To know him is to love him...and I do! Grab a snack and listen up, as I dish on life, love and music with blues musician, Nicholas Barron. For more information, visit http://TheDinnerParty.tv/podcast .

Transparent's Alexandra Billings on Gender, Sexuality and Why It Doesn't Matter

Jul 10th, 2017 58m 13s

Actress, singer, beauty pageant queen and drag queen, Alexandra Billings takes us into her world on the most recent episode of The Celebrity Dinner Party. We dish on sexuality, gender, transitioning from Scott to Alexandra and how great it woul

Grammy Winning Saxophonist, Frank Catalano

Jun 26th, 2017 37m 16s

How do you get your start in music? If you are Grammy-winning Saxophonist Frank Catalano, a gun, a stolen car, Miles Davis, a little luck and gobs of talent comes to mind. Enjoy this intimate conversation with musician-entrepreneur Frank Cata

Director Steve James on his New Film, Abacus, Small Enough to Jail.

Jun 12th, 2017 23m 23s

Are truth and justice still the American Way? Documentary filmmaker, Steve James, joins me in LA to discuss his newest film. Best known for his Academy Award nominated film, Hoop Dreams, and other films such as The Interrupters and Life Itself,

Academy Award Winners Helen Mirren and Director/Husband, Taylor Hackford

May 30th, 2017 3m 38s

Energies were high as Academy Award winner (The Queen), Dame Helen Mirren and Academy Award winning director (Ray), Taylor Hackford, who is also her husband, graced the red carpet of Cinema Chicago’s Spring Gala. Mirren received the prestigio