Podcasters ELIANA SINGER and SIMONE ELIAS join Dan for a fun and enlightening conversation about their favorite movies of the past 25 years. Eliana and Simone’s show, “Teenage Golden Age”, chronicles their love of classic cinema of the 1930’s -- 1960’s – but for this episode of “Let’s Talk Ten” the choices are limited strictly to films of the 21st century – though there have been so many genuinely great ones, it was still not easy to narrow down their lists. Besides the movies of this millennium...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr
Musician (the Del Fuegos), NYU professor, and writer WARREN ZANES and Dan have a deep-dive conversation about rock-and-roll legends BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN and TOM PETTY. Warren is the author of the best-selling and critically hailed Petty: The Biography, as well as Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska (which has been adapted into an upcoming motion picture, starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen) which, obviously, qualifies him as more than just a fan. To his ...
Jun 16, 2025•54 min
Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! You’re as welcome as can be when ANDREW LAPOSHA returns to the show to hang out with Dan, as they discuss their all-time favorite characters from the House of Mouse. From the pioneer days of Steamboat Willie to the Pixar era and beyond, these boys-who-never-quite-grew-up compare their lists of talking animals, villains, fairies, princesses, dwarves, and robots. They have lots of fun, for sure, but they also reveal how these characters -- and their classic films -- ...
Jun 02, 2025•56 min
To celebrate the show's FIFTIETH epsiode, Dan wanted to feature his all-time favorite music group -- so, he invited author, blogger, and Fab Four fan extraordinaire SARA SCHMIDT onto the show, to talk about favorite BEATLES SONGS. With so many classics to choose from, listing just ten apiece sometimes felt like it might be…all too much. But Dan and Sara did manage to include not only plenty of the big hits, but some of the deeper album cuts, and even a few of the more obscure, left-field stuff…b...
May 19, 2025•56 min
Film journalist and critic DANIEL PERSONS beams onto Let’s Talk Ten, joining host Dan Fisher for a fun and thoughtful conversation about their all-time favorite SCIENCE FICTION MOVIES. From rocket ships and robots to time travel and existential quandaries – to infinity and beyond – Dan and Daniel discuss some of the greatest films of all time (regardless of genre) as well as some more far-out titles that are definitely worth exploring. Live long, prosper, and check out this episode of Let's Talk...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Billboard editor and podcast host ANDREW UNTERBERGER talks with Dan about their favorite MUSICAL ARTISTS of the past 25 years. It’s the first of what will be three special “Let’s Talk Ten” episodes devoted exclusively to the music, movies, and TV/streaming shows of this millennium. Even though they come from different generations, both Andrew and Dan are passionate about music in every form – pop, rock, country, hip-hop, etc. – from every decade. And they love to talk about it. Taylor, Kendrick,...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Veteran film/TV workers – and long-time married couple – KERRY & LISA WEEKS join Dan to talk about their favorite “COMFORT FOOD” MOVIES: ones that -- no matter how many times they’ve seen them -- if they come on the television or are suggested by a streamer, they’ll stop whatever they’re doing to watch. A warm, thoughtful, and very funny conversation about movies, between three friends, just might be the comfort we could all use right now. Support the show...
Mar 31, 2025•59 min
Nationally syndicated radio personality ED KALEGI (“America Weekend with Ed Kalegi) joins the show to share moments from ten of the most MEMORABLE CONVERSATIONS he’s had with celebrities and notable public figures including Carol Burnett, Richard Lewis, and Dick Cavett. Dan loves a good story and little-known tidbits about famous people, and Ed could literally tell them for days. It was great to say hello to Ed Kalegi. Support the show...
Mar 17, 2025•50 min
There are few people qualified to discuss some of the all-time great child actors…than Moosie Drier. In the 1970s, little Moosie seemed to be on every channel of the television, all at one time – with regular appearances on Laugh-In and The Bob Newhart Show, guest spots on everything from Lassie to CHiPS, and about a gazillion commercials. This kid was on movie screens too, in Up the Sandbox with Barbra Streisand, and as John Denver’s son in Oh God! From the Little Rascals to the kids of Hogwart...
Mar 03, 2025•57 min
Los Angeles-based Assistant Director SIMONE FARBER (“Boyz N Da Hood”, “Crash”) joins Dan (a New York-area Prop Master) as they choose and discuss ten of their all-time favorite movies to represent their respective area codes. If theirs is a rivalry at all, it’s a very friendly one, as Simone is, like Dan, a certified movie fanatic who loves sharing behind-the-scenes stories. As they examine masterpieces directed by Scorsese, Tarantino, Lumet, and Wilder, plus popcorn munchers, indies, and cult f...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr
“Once upon a time, if you wanted to know if a movie was worth seeing, you didn’t check out Rotten Tomatoes or IMDB. You asked whether Siskel & Ebert had given it Two Thumbs Up.” MATT SINGER, the editor and critic at ScreenCrush and author of the bestselling “OPPOSABLE THUMBS: HOW SISKEL & EBERT CHANGED MOVIES FOREVER” joins Dan to discuss the lives of, arguably, the two most influential film critics of all time, as well as their on- and off-the-screen clashes and the influence they had o...
Feb 10, 2025•55 min
Singer and songwriter KATHLEEN FISHER hangs out on her big brother’s show to talk about their all-time favorite VOCALISTS in popular music. To add a twist to the discussion, Kathleen’s list will include only male singers, while Dan’s list will include only women. Besides some surprising choices and a lot of great music, this episode is filled with lots of fun, laughter, and banter that only close siblings can have. Support the show...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr
On the previous episode, Dan and his guest, film critic DANNY PEARY, had such a terrific time discussing favorite movies from their respective youths, that they managed to get through only half of their lists before their time ran out. So -- they’re back for more! Ten more classics films, from the 1940’s through the 1970’s, each holding special significance within its young viewer's little heart. It is said that most sequels do not live up to the original. Like Aliens or Godfather II, it could b...
Jan 13, 2025•52 min
One of Dan’s all-time favorite film critics, DANNY PEARY (“Cult Movies”) joins him to talk about a subject dear to both of their hearts: the movies they first watched – and loved – while in their respective youths. The conversation spans eras, nations, and genres – from classic westerns to goofball comedies -- with fond recollections of Saturday afternoons spent at the local movie houses and late Saturday nights struggling to stay awake for the creature double-feature on TV’s Chiller Theater. Pl...
Jan 06, 2025•45 min
HO! HO! HO! Pour yourself some eggnog, pull on your favorite ugly sweater – it’s the time of year for our SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! In the spirit of those classic old variety specials once hosted by Bing Crosby or Andy Williams, this episode offers something for everyone -- as Dan welcomes his special guests: * Actress HEATHER THOMAS drops by to talk about her favorite Christmas stuff – including the Very Special Christmas Episode of her classic television show, “The Fall Guy”. * Rabbi ...
Dec 23, 2024•58 min
Norman Lear died just a year ago, at age 101, but his legacy of shows – All in the Family, Maude, Sanford and Son, Good Times, Mary Hartman Marty Hartman, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons – will endure for as long as reruns exist, and viewers wish to laugh, while thinking at the same time. Entertainment journalist, adjunct professor of media studies, and bestselling author TRIPP WHETSELL visits the show to talk with Dan about his just-released “NORMAN LEAR: HIS LIFE AND TIMES”, as well as the u...
Dec 09, 2024•50 min
Thanksgiving is almost here -- which, for many, is an occasion to spend some quality time with family from all over: the feisty grandparents, the precocious kids, the weird cousins, the crazy uncle. Dan and his guest, visual artist and podcaster (“Off the Easel”) CATHERINE MOORE, decided to spend some time with the Bluths, the Munsters, the Evanses, plus many more of their favorite TV FAMILIES. You are most cordially invited to join them. No need to bring dessert or a bottle of wine. By the end ...
Nov 25, 2024•57 min
Property Master, film fanatic, and album collector KEVIN LADSON returns to the show -- hanging out with Dan to talk about their favorite SOUNDTRACKS. From massive epics to indie gems...goofy comedies to international cinema... scored by symphony orchestras, synthesizers, electric guitars, and every sound in between -- these two friends look back on the stone-cold classics they've watched on the big screen and have listened to on their turntables and Spotify. There may be a few surprises, of cour...
Nov 11, 2024•51 min
For a special Halloween treat, llustrator/cartoonist ("The Batman Strikes", "Rex Morgan, M.D.") TERRY BEATTY returns for a super-sized episode -- talking MONSTERS with Dan. These two grown-up "monster kids" enthusiastically discuss the classic Universal creatures portrayed by Karloff, Lugosi, and Chaney Jr., the stop-motion wizardry of Ray Harryhausen, the vivid blood and frank sexuality of the Hammer horror flicks -- plus, some of their favorite contemporary creatures as well. This episode is “...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 8 min
That WASN'T all, folks! With too much fans and too many great stories to contain within a single episode, Dan and his guest BOB BERGEN are back to talk about who's left on their Top Ten lists of their all-time favorite VOICE ARTISTS. Bob's not only been the vocal talent behind Tweety Bird and Porky Pig, he's been friends with many of the legends of the business. Add to the conversation Dan's passion for the cartoons he used to watch as a little boy, plus a few bits of trivia up his own sleeve, a...
Oct 14, 2024•49 min
Dan and professional voice actor BOB BERGEN talk about their favorite VOICE-OVER ARTISTS: from legends like Mel Blanc, Casey Kasem, and June Foray – to some of the current crop of vocal talent, with more than a few surprise choices. Having been the voice of Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, and Marvin the Martian for over thirty years – not to mention his appearances in Gremlins, Spirited Away, Fraggle Rock, as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars video games and animation (plus tons of commercials and promos) – B...
Oct 07, 2024•45 min
Author BURT KEARNS (“MARLON BRANDO: HOLLYWOOD REBEL”) makes his second appearance on the show, to talk about his favorite BRANDO MOVIES – from the very beginning of the "method" actor's legendary career, all the way to the sometimes strange and sad end. Dan and Burt discuss Brando’s influence on the craft of acting, his political activism, his complicated personal life – and most of all, his movies: the classics, of course (“The Wild One”), but also some of his greatest performances in films tha...
Sep 23, 2024•53 min
It's THE NEW ZOO REVUE! COMING RIGHT AT YOU! After nearly fifty years away from the public eye, Doug and Emily (Emmy Jo) Momary are back, and they’re everywhere – appearing at comic-cons and pop culture conventions, posting on social media, and now – joining Dan Fisher on “LET’S TALK TEN”. The three of them talked about how these two crazy theater kids -- fresh out of college and with no television experience whatsoever -- created and starred in what would become a kids’ TV classic. Doug and Emi...
Sep 09, 2024•53 min
Emmy-nominated television writer TED BERGMAN ("The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour", "Sanford and Son") visits the show to talk with Dan about their favorite television shows from the 1970's. Ted handles the comedies while Dan covers the dramas as they discuss many of the expected classics ("All in the Family", "Columbo") plus more than a few surprises. Plus -- Ted has all kinds of amazing behind-the-scenes stories to share, of his adventures in the writer's room, missed opportunities, and life in...
Aug 26, 2024•46 min
Songwriters JOHN DENICOLA and STACY WIDELITZ join Dan to talk about their favorite OSCAR-WINNING SONGS. John is an Oscar-winner himself, for co-writing "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" from the classic film DIRTY DANCING. He also co-wrote "Hungry Eyes", while Stacy contributed to the 14X Platinum soundtrack with "She's Like the Wind", co-written with his friend Patrick Swayze. John and Stacy really know both their music and their movies, so it's a fun and lively conversation -- with plenty of be...
Aug 12, 2024•53 min
Poet and performer JORDAN E. FRANKLIN joins Dan as they attempt to do the impossible. From the millions of released and recorded songs of the past century, they attempt to winnow down their top ten favorite SONGS they'd each take with them to that proverbial desert island. Already, their lists have probably changed since their conversation. But it is what it is. And, as always, it’s a lot of fun. Support the show...
Jul 15, 2024•51 min
The party’s not over yet. Dan continues to celebrate the first full year of LET'S TALK TEN episodes by sharing his favorite moments from every episode, including the minis. Here’s the guest list for PART TWO: APRIL FISHER, PHOEBE FISHER, WILL HARRIS, RABBI DAVID KOMEROFSKY, TERRY BEATTY, MIMI POND, ADAM NEDEFF, CHRIS MCGINN, HELENE FISHER, ANDY SKUROW, JEFF ABRAHAM, BURT KEARNS, THOM SHUBILLA, RON FRIEDMAN, CRAIG SHEMIN, ANDREW LAPOSHA, CAROLYN CASTIGLIA, DICK DEBARTOLO, JANINE WHITE-DUFFY, GLEN...
Jul 10, 2024•52 min
Dan Fisher celebrates the first full year of LET'S TALK TEN episodes by compiling his favorite moments from every episode, including the minis. This one's so big that it'll take two episodes to contain it. (PART TWO will drop this WEDNESDAY, JULY 10.) For PART ONE, please join Dan and his guests H.E. FISHER, ROBYN KINCAID, MICHELE MANTYNEN, KEVIN LADSON, MICHAEL MARONNA, MAT LEFFLER-SCHULMAN, ADAM LONG, SAM PANCAKE, FELICE NEALS, JOSH CHAMBERS, and GEORGE SCHLATTER for big belly laughs, mixed wi...
Jul 09, 2024•41 min
Screenwriter J.D. ZEIK ("Ronin", "Witchblade") joins Dan to talk about their favorite ACTION MOVIES. Cars, guns, explosions, sword fights, martial arts – they cover the gamut of movies that go boom, crunch, and pow: from the silent era, through the kung fu -70s, to the Sly/Arnold ‘80’s, to what's at the multiplex right now. Support the show
Jul 01, 2024•54 min
In celebration of PRIDE MONTH, Dan welcomes an old friend, writer/producer/director and film critic GLENN GAYLORD -- to talk about the LGBTQ-centered films that had an impact, historically and personally. You don't have to identify as LGBTQ to enjoy this episode. You just have to love movies. The conversation is wide-ranging, covering everything from Midnight Cowboy to Cruising to Moonlight to Bottoms -- plus many more, in between. It's a specific chapter of film history, for sure, but discussed...
Jun 17, 2024•57 min
