Paul Feig is a renowned director, writer, and producer known for his work on hit comedies like Freaks and Geeks , Bridesmaids , and Ghostbusters . He's also a great admirer of a well-made martini and perhaps Hollywood’s most fashionably dressed filmmaker. In this episode, Paul shares what fueled his Hollywood aspirations, his approach to crafting comedies, and why women often take center stage in his films. He also opens up about the vitriolic online backlash to his 2016 female-led Ghostbusters ...
Sep 18, 2024•32 min
In this episode of Frank Buckley Interviews , we’re joined by Cesar Millan, the renowned Dog Whisperer, who has transformed countless canine lives with his groundbreaking training techniques. Cesar shares his journey from humble beginnings and the inspiring story of his arrival in the U.S. He also discusses how he developed a deep connection with animals and committed his life to rehabilitating dogs with behavioral issues. Millan also shares details on the new season of his hit NatGeo show, Bett...
Aug 28, 2024•31 min
This episode was originally released May 30, 2023. Elise Hu is an NPR host-at-large based in Culver City and was the founding bureau chief and international correspondent for NPR's, Seoul, South Korea office. She is the author of the new book "Flawless: Lessons in Looks and Culture from the K Beauty Capital." During this podcast, Hu discusses the Korean obsession with beauty and beauty products that she observed and reported on during her tenure in South Korea. She talks about the cultural press...
Aug 21, 2024•29 min
This episode was originally released October 25, 2023. Tom Mueller is an aerospace engineer and rocket engine designer. He was also one of the first employees of SpaceX, and the founder and CEO of Impulse Space. He is considered one of the world's leading spacecraft propulsion experts and holds several U.S. patents for propulsion technology. In this episode, Mueller talks about the early days of working with Elon Musk and SpaceX. He also discusses why he started his own space transportation comp...
Aug 07, 2024•29 min
This episode was originally released April 10, 2019. Katelyn Ohashi is a former gymnast who competed for UCLA. She finished the 2018 season ranked No. 1 in the nation in floor exercise and is the NCAA floor exercise co-champion. A video capturing Katelyn performing a perfect 10 in a floor exercise routine in January 2019 went viral, and her unabashed joy during that routine captured the imagination of people around the world. During this podcast Katelyn talks about that performance and the impor...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min
Jon M. Chu is one of the most in-demand directors in Hollywood. He is a filmmaker whose body of work seamlessly crosses multiple genres. He is the director of the hit films like Crazy Rich Asians , and In the Heights . He is also helming the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wicked . Jon has also directed big-budget action films like G.I. Joe: Retaliation , dance films like Step Up 2: The Streets , and big studio adventure-comedies like Now You See Me 2 . Jon is also the author of the new bo...
Jul 24, 2024•31 min
Jesse Katz is a former Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Magazine writer, and the author of the new book The Rent Collectors: Exploitation, Murder, and Redemption in Immigrant LA. The book tells the story of Giovanni Macedo, a young newcomer to LA, who seeks acceptance in the ruthless Columbia Lil Cycos gang. His initiation takes a tragic turn when a hit intended for a defiant street vendor goes fatally wrong, claiming the life of an infant instead. Hunted by his own gang, Giovanni embarks on a ...
Jul 17, 2024•35 min
Mickey Bergman is a former special-operations veteran from the Israel Defense Forces who now directs Global Reach and the Richardson Center for Global Engagement. Bergman is on the forefront of negotiating the release of political prisoners and hostages worldwide. He is also the author of the new book, In the Shadows: True Stories of High-Stakes Negotiations to Free Americans Captured Abroad . In the past decade, he has orchestrated daring operations to free Americans held in some of the toughes...
Jul 10, 2024•35 min
Robert Vargas is a renowned artist celebrated for his captivating portraits, dynamic murals, and more. Born and raised in Boyle Heights, Vargas has become a pivotal figure in revitalizing the Downtown LA art scene. His most recent mural depicting L.A. Dodger Shohei Ohtani adorns the side of the Miyako Hotel in LA's Little Tokyo. In this episode, Robert discusses what went into creating his Shohei Ohtani mural. He shares insights into his process, influences, and the deeper meanings embedded with...
Jul 03, 2024•35 min
This episode originally aired July 08, 2020. Alan Zweibel is one of the original writers of Saturday Night Live, the co-creator and producer of It's Garry Shandling's Show, and a consulting producer on Curb Your Enthusiasm among many other credits. Alan is also a playwright whose theatrical works include his collaboration with Billy Crystal on the Tony Award-winning 700 Sundays and Bunny, Bunny: Gilda Radner, A Sort of Love Story. He is the author of numerous books including Lunatics (co-authore...
Jun 26, 2024•31 min
This episode originally aired February 2, 2022. The Netflix documentary "Lead Me Home" explores the lives of people living on the streets of Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Filmmakers Pedro Kos and Jon Shenk filmed and interviewed people over three years to give viewers a sense of their lives and the circumstances that led them to being homeless. Kos and Shenk and their film are nominees for a 2022 Academy Award in the Documentary (Short Subject) category. During this podcast, Kos and S...
Jun 19, 2024•32 min
This episode originally aired June 02, 2021. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a neuroscientist, former member of the Time Magazine "100 Most Influential People in the World" list, and the New York Times best-selling author of "My Stroke of Insight" which documented the devastating stroke she suffered in 1996 along with her eight-year-long recovery to regain the ability to speak, read, write, and walk. Her new book is "Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life....
Jun 12, 2024•29 min
This episode originally aired May 26, 2021. The book "Susan, Linda, Nina, and Cokie" is journalist Lisa Napoli’s captivating account of the four women who founded National Public Radio, their deep and enduring friendships, and the trail they blazed to becoming icons. Lisa joined Frank Buckley Interviews to share the fascinating stories of Cokie Roberts, Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, and Nina Totenberg. Based on extensive interviews and calling on the author’s deep connections in news and pub...
Jun 05, 2024•32 min
Documentary filmmaker Paul Crowder joins Frank Buckley Interviews to discuss his new film The Blue Angels . The documentary features never-before-seen footage that chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels America’s best, the Blue Angels. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...
May 29, 2024•31 min
This episode was originally released September 19, 2018. Warren G is a rapper and hip-hop legend from Long Beach, California. He was childhood friends with future hip-hop stars Snoop Dogg and the late Nate Dogg, and in 1990 they formed a group known as "213" after what was then the Long Beach area code. Warren G is one of the pioneers of G-Funk hip-hop, which became the most popular genre of hip-hop of the 1990s. Warren G is probably best known for his song "Regulate" released in 1994, which bec...
May 22, 2024•51 min
Elizabeth Neumann served as the Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She is the author of Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace. In this episode of Frank Buckley Interviews , Neumann discusses the forces within American society that have encouraged the radicalization of white supremacist, anti-government and other far-right terrorists by co-opting Christian symbols and culture and pervert...
May 15, 2024•45 min
This episode was originally released November 29. 2023. Stewart Copeland is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted musician and the drummer for the British rock band The Police. He is also the author of the new book "Stewart Copeland's Police Diaries." During this podcast, Copeland takes listeners back to the late 1970s and recounts stories of the early days of The Police including meeting and recruiting Sting and Andy Summers to form the band. He also talks about his process as a musician, and h...
May 08, 2024•33 min
Greg Behrendt is a comedian and author. His work as a script consultant to the HBO sitcom Sex and the City paved the way for co-authoring of the New York Times bestseller He's Just Not That Into You , which was later adapted into a film by the same name. In this episode of the podcast, Greg discuss his new tell-all book, See You on the Way Down… Catch You on the Way Back Up! which chronicles his battles with cancer, struggles with addiction, and the various ups and downs of his career. See Priva...
May 01, 2024•30 min
This episode originally aired November 03, 2021. Mary Roach is an author that specializes in science and humor. She has been called "America's funniest science writer." Her new book, "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," focuses on the unpredictable world where animals and humans meet and the curious science of human-wildlife conflict. In this podcast, Roach discusses some of the wildest encounters she found in her investigations. She also shares some of her thoughts on wildlife encounters that ma...
Apr 24, 2024•33 min
This episode originally aired June 06, 2018. Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of “The Sympathizer,” a spy novel set in the chaos of 1975 Saigon for which Nguyen won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The novel has been adapted as a limited series for HBO and streaming service MAX, starring Hoa Xundae, Robert Downey Jr., and Sandra Oh. Viet was born in Ban Me Thuot, Vietnam, and fled as a four-year-old with his family in 1975 to the U.S. as Vietnam was enveloped in the chaos of the end of the wa...
Apr 17, 2024•41 min
UFC champion and former WWE wrestler Ronda Rousey joins Frank Buckley Interviews to discuss her new memoir, 'Our Fight.' During this conversation, Rousey discusses her history of concussions, and how it played a role in her stunning defeat to Holly Holm at UFC 193. She also shares criticism about her time in the WWE, and about ex-CEO Vince McMahon. Rousey also talks about her life now, and her love of motherhood. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Apr 10, 2024•36 min
This episode was originally released October 27, 2021. Professor Brian Greene is a physicist, mathematician, and string theorist. He is the author of the book "Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe." The book is described as a "breathtaking new exploration of the cosmos and our quest to find meaning in the face of this vast expanse. Greene takes us on a journey from the big bang to the end of time, exploring how lasting structures formed, how lif...
Apr 03, 2024•34 min
This episode originally aired March 31, 2021. Eric Nusbaum is the author of the award-winning book, "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between." Dodger Stadium is an American icon. But the story of how it came to be goes far beyond baseball. The hills that cradle the stadium were once home to three vibrant Mexican American communities. In the early 1950s, those communities were condemned to make way for a utopian public housing project. Then, in a remarkable turn, ...
Mar 27, 2024•29 min
This episode was originally released November 22, 2023. David Zucker is a film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is the co-director and writer of the critically acclaimed 1980 parody film Airplane! His experiences working on the film are covered in his new book Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! Zucker is also the creator of The Naked Gun franchise and director of Scary Movie 3 and Scary Movie 4 . In this wide-ranging interview, Zucker discusses topics including poli...
Mar 20, 2024•28 min
This episode was originally released March 10, 2021. Kimberley Chambers is a marathon open water swimmer from New Zealand. After a freak accident left Kim Chambers with a mere one-percent chance of walking unassisted again. Determined to prove the doctors wrong, Kim spent two years rehabilitating her leg and has now regained almost full functionality. She began swimming again as part of her rehabilitation, and has since become the sixth person in the world to complete the Ocean's Seven swimming ...
Mar 13, 2024•23 min
This episode was originally released September 27, 2023. Laura Flam is one of the authors of the book "But Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" The book serves as an oral history of the girl groups that made up the 1960's music scene. The girl group sound, made famous by acts like The Ronettes, The Shirelles, The Supremes, and The Vandellas, took over the airwaves by capturing the mixture of innocence and rebellion emblematic of America in the Sixties. While many girl group songs rose to the top of...
Mar 06, 2024•35 min
Tommy Davidson is a comedian and actor who came to fame in the 1990s as one of the stars of the groundbreaking sketch comedy TV show “In Living Color,” the first network TV sketch comedy show created by an African American writer-producer-star (Keenan Ivory Wayans) that featured a multicultural cast. Tommy has also appeared in dozens of TV shows and movies including “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls,” and he tours the nation as a comedy headliner. During this podcast, Tommy discusses his life and ...
Feb 28, 2024•33 min
Casey Sherman is is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His latest book, A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime, peels back the layers of Hollywood's glittering façade to reveal the gritty reality beneath. Sherman joins Frank Buckley to delve into the untold story behind one of the 20th century's most notorious true crime tales, and the tumultuous life of Hollywood icon Lana Turner. From the glitz and glamour of her thriving film career to the shadows of her...
Feb 21, 2024•27 min
On July 2, 1937, famed aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared during an attempt at becoming the first woman to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Since then, Earhart's fate has remained a widely-speculated mystery. Now, adventurer, pilot, and former U.S. Intelligence officer Tony Romeo believes he and his team have located Earhart's long-vanished airplane in a remote region of the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, Romeo explains how he and his team managed to locate what they believe i...
Feb 14, 2024•34 min
Rob Bisel is a music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter. He has worked with artists including SZA, Doja Cat, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Harry Styles and Don Toliver. Bisel received 3 nominations at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for his work SZA, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year for the song 'Kill Bill,' and Album of the year for 'SOS.' In this episode of the podcast, Rob goes in depth on his collaboration with SZA, his process as a music producer, and shares advice for ...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min
