https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kozversations--3442082enSociety & CultureCopyright Carl Kozlowskihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/96a75fec2a9421faaa154625a2ddfb0e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kozversations--3442082Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:45:23 +0000Carl KozlowskiCarl Kozlowskifeeds@spreaker.comThe 15 Minute Celebrity Interview Podcasttrueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arsenio-hall--174341361333d84a935d47e2b674010c7ba4040dFri, 12 Oct 2018 23:54:40 +0000Carl KozlowskiComedy legend Arsenio Hall discusses Bill Cosby, #metoo, and an exclusive update on the Coming to America sequel.1049arseniohall,comedy,cosby,interview,metoofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legendary-paula-poundstone--17434141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14534311Fri, 13 Apr 2018 23:14:05 +0000Carl KozlowskiIn this extensive Kozversation, Paula comically expresses her exasperation with male behavior and the #MeToo movement, keeping hope and happiness alive in the Age of Trump, her totally unscientific study of the search for human happiness, why she...2015comedy,comedypodcast,npr,paulapoundstone,standup,thepoundstoneinstitute,trump,waitwaitdonttellmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superstar-comic-dennis-miller--17434145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14492457Mon, 09 Apr 2018 14:25:15 +0000Carl KozlowskiDennis Miller is one of Koz's favorite all time favorite comics, and made him laugh so hard he nearly died in a car accident! From Weekend Update through winning five Emmy's on HBO's "Dennis Miller Live" and multiple comedy specials, he has maintained...1080comedy,democrats,dennismiller,podcast,radiotitans,republicans,standupcomedy,trumptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miranda-sings-colleen-ballinger-in-an-extremely-rare-interview--17434144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14479951Sat, 07 Apr 2018 13:50:23 +0000Carl KozlowskiColleen Ballinger has become a worldwide sensation thanks to her YouTube character Miranda Sings, which over ten years has amassed millions of subscribers and more than a billion views! She almost NEVER gives an interview, and especially not one in...1139colleenballinger,kozversations,mirandasings,youtubefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superstar-comic-jim-gaffigan--17434146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14418150Thu, 29 Mar 2018 20:17:07 +0000Carl KozlowskiJim Gaffigan is one of the biggest comedy stars on the planet, but he also is stretching his wings as an actor these days, with more than a dozen film roles in 2018 alone! He'll be taking an impressive serious turn in April 6 release "Chappaquiddick,"...1612catholic,chappaquiddick,cleancomedy,comedy,gaffigan,jimgaffigan,kozversations,podcast,radiotitansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-of-vegas-and-prop-comedy-carrot-top--17434150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14417940Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:46:31 +0000Carl KozlowskiCarrot Top (aka Scott Thompson) has been laughing all the way to the bank since the early 90s as the king of comedy in Las Vegas. He has spent more than a decade selling out shows at the Luxor Hotel's showroom and does dozens of shows each year on the...2178carrottop,comedian,comedy,kozversations,luxor,podcast,propcomedy,props,radiotitans,standup,standupcomedy,vegastruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rap-superstar-matisyahu--17434148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14417521Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:43:54 +0000Carl KozlowskiMatisyahu is one of the world's most unique rappers, as he began his career as an Orthodox Jew performing beatboxing, reggae and raps. He's built on his success over the past decade-plus since his 2005 debut hit "King Without A Crown" all the way...1300hiphop,matisyahu,orthodox,orthodoxjew,rap,reggaefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-legend-paul-rodriguez--17434149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14382535Sun, 25 Mar 2018 23:18:09 +0000Carl KozlowskiPaul Rodriguez is a living legend in comedy, as one of Comedy Central's top 100 comics of all time. He's also the star of the first Latino sitcom on network television, and hosted both the Newlywed Game and his own talk show in addition to starring in...966comedy,conservatism,sanquentin,standup,tonightshow,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marion-ross-mrs-c-from-happy-days--17434151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14380436Sun, 25 Mar 2018 16:32:49 +0000Carl KozlowskiMarion Ross entered all our hearts as Mrs. C (Cunningham!) on "Happy Days," and she's now got a new memoir called "My Days: Happy and Otherwise." She talks with Koz about her life and career, the phenomenon of "Happy Days," and the secrets of both...686books,garrymarshall,happydays,marionross,mrsc,mrscunningham,ronhoward,sitcom,thefonz,tombosleyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-legendary-howie-mandel--17434152https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14245292Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:00:09 +0000Carl KozlowskiHowie Mandel performs more than 200 standup gigs a year, on top of judging "America's Got Talent" and being the Emmy-winning host of "Deal or No Deal" and Emmy-winning creator of the cartoon classic "Bobby's World," plus a great part of the historic...893agt,americasgottalent,bobbysworld,dealornodeal,emmys,howie,howiemandel,nbc,stelsewherefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writer-director-stephen-chbosky-of-wonder-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-jericho--17434154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14022741Sun, 11 Feb 2018 05:54:06 +0000Carl KozlowskiHoly moley, is Koz excited about this one! Writer-director Stephen Chbosky has created gold in everything he touches in Hollywood and the book world- as the writer of the modern YA classic "Perks of Being a Wallflower," then writing and directing the...2073bannedbooks,beautyandthebeast,broadway,catholic,cbs,cultclassic,film,jacobtremblay,jericho,juliaroberts,owenwilson,podcast,rent,stephenchbosky,theperksofbeingawallfower,wonderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/country-rock-singer-songwriter-extraordinaire-mick-mcmains--17434156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14018581Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:41:31 +0000Carl KozlowskiA descendant of the legendary clan the Hatfields, Mick McMains has been praised as “Wilburys-esque” by major critics, toured Europe with bassist for punk band The Generators, spent two years as vocalist for Earl Slick’s band, another two years as...2581americana,coffeegallerybackstage,country,countrymusic,countryrock,mcmains,mickmcmains,rock,rockmusic,rootsrock,travelingwilburys,wilburysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sitcom-mega-producer-patrick-walsh-of-sunny-in-philadelphia-and-the-new-biblically-speaking--17434157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13984354Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:01:34 +0000Carl KozlowskiPatrick Walsh has been a terrific sitcom writer on some of the longest running sitcoms of the past decade, including "2 Broke Girls" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." But he's dreamed of bringing a different style of comedy to TV and he's now...1161catholic,catholicsitcom,cbs,livingbiblically,sitcomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedy-acting-legend-david-koechner-of-anchorman-and-superior-donuts--17434160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13979103Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:30:40 +0000Carl KozlowskiDavid Koechner built a 30-year career as one of Hollywood's most subversively funny character actors, as seen in everything from "SNL" and "The Office" to the "Anchorman" movies and the new CBS hit sitcom "Superior Donuts." But he's also a deeply...1335adammckay,anchorman,cbs,champkind,cheapthrills,comedy,comedyinterview,davidkoechner,humantrafficking,interview,juddhirsch,kateysegal,mazjobrani,ronburgundy,secondcity,sitcom,superiordonuts,trafficking,whammy,willferrellfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-folk-singer-peter-yarrow-of-peter-paul-and-mary--17434166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13978781Mon, 05 Feb 2018 22:28:49 +0000Carl KozlowskiPeter Yarrow has been one of the planet's most famous folk singers for nearly 60 years, having started with Peter, Paul and Mary back in 1961. He's still performing solo and with Paul today, with songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Puff the Magic...88860s,bobdylan,caltech,folk,folkmusic,peterpaulandmary,peteryarrow,peteseeger,puffthemagicdragonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superstar-comic-maz-jobrani-of-cbs-sitcom-superior-donuts-and-much-more--17434163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13392749Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:37:55 +0000Carl KozlowskiMaz Jobrani is one of the most unique comics on the planet, an Iranian native who came to America at age 6 and has gone on to achieve major stardom in clubs, TV, film, books and beyond. He's currently one of the stars in the unbelievably strong cast...1547cbs,comedy,mazjobrani,sitcom,superiordonutsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-gedde-watanabe-sixteen-candles-long-duk-dong-and-many-more--17434161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13369647Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:32:47 +0000Carl KozlowskiActor Gedde Watanabe has built a thriving career across dozens of roles in TV, movies and stage including Broadway. He's appearing in the mega-play "Beauty and the Beast: A Christmas Story" Dec. 13-24 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. In this...1332beautyandthebeast,christmas,johnhughes,panto,sixteencandlesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-top-progressive-pastor-rev-ed-bacon--17434164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13369523Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:08:10 +0000Carl KozlowskiThe Rev. Ed Bacon is perhaps America's most respected progressive Christian pastor, a fearless voice for the poor and oppressed who has led the charge on same-sex weddings, battled the IRS over free speech at the pulpit, and boldly arguing against the...1524christianity,jesus,progressive,revedbaconfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-songwriter-eileen-carey-kozversations-04-06-17--17434167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11566290Thu, 06 Apr 2017 09:38:51 +0000Carl KozlowskiEileen Carey has been rising in the ranks of country music as one of its top independent singer/songwriters, and is riding a huge wave as the New Music Weekly's 2017 Crossover Artist of the Year. She's offering up the worldwide debut of her latest...1517country,eileencarey,faith,goodbadgirl,intheairfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-lee-strobel-of-the-case-for-christ-kozversations-3-29-17--17434168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11507751Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:57:11 +0000Carl KozlowskiLee Strobel was a Chicago Tribune reporter and an avowed atheist who was shocked to see his wife become a Christian. He set out to disprove Christ and wound up becoming an ardent believer and the author of a string of Christian best-sellers starting...1007christ,christianity,jesus,leestrobel,thecaseforchristfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/writer-director-john-lee-hancock-of-the-blind-side-saving-mr-banks-and-the-founder-kozversations-3-20-17--17434170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11439289Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:25:14 +0000Carl KozlowskiWriter/director John Lee Hancock has had an amazing string of successes with movies like "The Rookie," "Saving Mr. Banks" and the Oscar-winning blockbuster "The Blind Side." He sat down in person with Koz in his memorabilia-packed office in late...2069johnleehancock,mcdonalds,michaelkeaton,theblindside,thefounderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timothy-b-schmit-of-the-eagles-kozversations-2-26-17--17434169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11179521Sun, 26 Feb 2017 18:02:09 +0000Carl KozlowskiTimothy B Schmit was a key member of one of the biggest rock bands of all time, Eagles. He also was at the forefront of country-rock with the band Poco starting as a teen in the late '60s. But he's continued to make his mark with a string of...1286eagles,glennfrey,pocofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harry-connick-jr-kozversations-2-24-17--17434172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11080014Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:08:42 +0000Carl KozlowskiHarry Connick Jr. is one of those guys who does it all: sings, plays piano, acts, and hosts - first on "American Idol" and now on his own daytime TV talk show "Harry", which airs nationwide on Fox stations. He took time for this great interview about...1655daytimetv,harryconnickjr,talkshowfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phil-leavitt-of-the-band-dada-on-their-25th-anniversary-tour-kozversations-02-06-17--17434179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10577715Mon, 06 Feb 2017 18:22:47 +0000Carl KozlowskiPhil Leavitt has been a great guest on Radio Titans' "Grown-Ass Men" twice before, talking about his current band 7Horse (whose music was the key tune of "Wolf of Wall Street"). But on this Kozversation, he talks about reuniting with his band mates...252590srock,dadaband,disneyland,philleavitt,stingtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riot-la-fest-founder-abbey-londer-kozversations-1-18-17--17434174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10332828Wed, 18 Jan 2017 12:20:40 +0000Carl KozlowskiComedian/producer Abbey Londer started the Riot LA comedy fest in 2012, seeking to bring Los Angeles a world-class comedy fest to a city that had surprisingly never had one of its own. In four short years, its excellent word-of-mouth has turned it...776abbeylonder,aliwong,comedy,melbrooks,riotlafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burt-bacharach--17434180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9912123Sat, 19 Nov 2016 06:09:28 +0000Carl KozlowskiClassic Kovzversation Interview with the amazingly-gifted songwriter, singer, and pianist, Burt Bacharach.1404alwayssomethingthere,burtbacharach,thelookoflove,tomjones,toremindmefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emmy-winning-comedy-writer-producer-from-cheers-now-novelist-phoef-sutton-kozversations-11-04-16--17434183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9815602Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:12:33 +0000Carl KozlowskiPhoef Sutton made us all laugh for 11 seasons as a writer/producer on the timeless sitcom classic "Cheers." He is now the author of a string of humorous thrillers, including his latest, "Heart Attack and Vine." He talked with Koz about the book,...1981cheers,emmy,sitcomtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenny-loggins-the-soundtrack-king-kozversations-10-19-16--17434181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9672541Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:41:56 +0000Carl KozlowskiKenny Loggins is THE movie Soundtrack King of the '80s and '90s, thanks to such hits as "Footloose," "Danger Zone," and many more. He's now reinvented "Footloose" as a children's book with new lyrics, and he's on a national bookstore tour to promote...90480s,footloose,kennyloggins,logginsandmessina,winniethepoohfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smokey-robinson-yes-the-smokey-robinson-kozversations-10-07-16--17434192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9588959Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:13:00 +0000Carl KozlowskiIn this super-special episode, Koz talks with the man who's written over 1000 songs that have defined the American pop music era, then plays a few favorites: "Tears of a Clown," "I Second that Emotion," "The Tracks of My Tears" and "Cruisin'" among...180160s,motown,smokeyrobinson,tearsofaclown,therosepasadenatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-comic-voiceover-star-stephen-kramer-glickman-of-storks-and-big-time-rush-kozversations-09-16-16--17434188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9422002Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:16:16 +0000Carl KozlowskiStephen Kramer Glickman has been a successfully working actor and comic for several years, particularly noted for playing the titular boy-band manager on the long-running kids' series "Big Time Rush." He also runs one of the hottest standup shows in...1268bigtimerush,storks,warnerbrostruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-famous-mega-lawyer-mark-geragos-oj-s-dream-team-cocreator-of-new-abc-series-notorious-kozversations-09-16-16--17434190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9421970Sat, 17 Sep 2016 00:07:55 +0000Carl KozlowskiMark Geragos is one of the most famous lawyers in America, if not the planet. He's defended Michael Jackson, Winona Ryder, Chris Brown, and was part of OJ Simpson's Dream Team. Now he's the co-creator and an exec producer on the new ABC series...1050abc,lawyer,markgeragos,notorious,ojdreamteamtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-headliner-of-npr-s-smash-hit-snap-judgment-james-judd-kozversations-09-09-16--17434193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9377949Sat, 10 Sep 2016 14:57:40 +0000Carl KozlowskiWanna hear a great story? Then you can't beat this guy, James Judd! As the headliner for the SNAP! Live tours promoting NPR's smash hit storytelling show "Snap Judgment," he is a whirling dervish force of nature, stalking the stage with an energy that...1507davidsedaris,jamesjudd,npr,snapjudgment,snaplivetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/documentarian-jeff-feuerzeig-of-author-the-jt-leroy-story-and-the-devil-daniel-johnston-kozversations-08-31-16--17434197https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9306973Thu, 01 Sep 2016 01:17:49 +0000Carl KozlowskiOnce in a while, an interview comes along that's just magic and fascinating and fun, and this was one of them. Jeff Feuerzeig has made some incredible docs over the years, including profiles of mentally troubled musician/artist Daniel Johnston, Jeff...2547authorthejtleroystory,danieljohnston,jefffeuerzeig,jtleroy,marilynmansontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barry-mcguire-singer-of-the-classic-eve-of-destruction-kozversations-08-19-16--17434199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9286398Mon, 29 Aug 2016 06:07:40 +0000Carl KozlowskiBarry McGuire hit the top of the charts in 1965 with a song called "Eve of Destruction," whose stark lyrics by the brilliant singer-songwriter P.F. Sloan mourned the war and environmental destruction going on around the planet even then. The story of...2408barrymcguire,eveofdestruction,onehitwonder,pfsloan,southpasadenalibrarytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-pirner-of-soul-asylum-the-first-kozversation-interview-and-the-longest-from-2012--17434208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9056020Mon, 25 Jul 2016 14:16:12 +0000Carl KozlowskiKoz has a virtual obsession with the band Soul Asylum and its lead singer/songwriter Dave Pirner. On this episode, freshly dug out of the Radio Titans archives, he had his first and longest interview with the frontman and highly recommends you check...3229davepirner,grammy,soulasylumtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-pirner-from-soul-asylum--17434207www.radiotitans.com - check out the bottom of it) but on July 21, he was able to meet Dave for a real sit-down interview for the first time ever. In it, they discuss how the songwriting and live shows have changed without longtime guitarist Dan Murphy, how Dave keeps his creative flow going, and solve one of the Great Rock n Roll Mysteries of All Time: What was the deal with Dave's hair back in the early '90s, and how did he decide to change it? Video of this coming soon but you gotta hear this!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9055593Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:31:13 +0000Carl Kozlowski4TH TIMES THE CHARM! AN IN PERSON INTERVIEW WITH MY FAVORITE SINGER SONGWRITER Kozversations (07/24/16) Radio Titans head Carl Kozlowski has met lots of cool people throughout his seven years in podcasting, but his all time favorite has to be his...www.radiotitans.com - check out the bottom of it) but on July 21, he was able to meet Dave for a real sit-down interview for the first time ever. In it, they discuss how the songwriting and live shows have changed without longtime guitarist Dan Murphy, how Dave keeps his creative flow going, and solve one of the Great Rock n Roll Mysteries of All Time: What was the deal with Dave's hair back in the early '90s, and how did he decide to change it? Video of this coming soon but you gotta hear this!]]>811davepirner,radiotitans,soulasylum,whiskyagogotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conservative-activist-filmmaker-dinesh-d-souza-kozversations--17434211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8997491Sat, 16 Jul 2016 21:06:19 +0000Carl KozlowskiOn this quick but intriguing Kozversation, Koz talks with conservative activist/author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who was railroaded into prison on campaign finance violation charges strangely close to having unleashed an anti-Obama documentary...765controversy,dineshdsouza,election2016,hillary,hillarysamericafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-cavanagh-tony-nominated-star-of-broadway-s-movin-out-and-master-of-billy-joel-songs--17434213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8905803Sat, 02 Jul 2016 22:59:12 +0000Carl KozlowskiOn this quick and fun episode, Koz talks with Tony-nominated singer/actor/piano man extraoardinaire Michael Cavanagh, who brought the songs of Billy Joel to life in the classic Broadway show "Movin' Out" and now performs them with symphonies around...846billyjoel,michaelcavanagh,movinoutfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roseanne-on-kozversations--17434220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8840125Thu, 23 Jun 2016 23:22:00 +0000Carl KozlowskiKozversations - 6/23/16 Roseanne has been one of America's most outspoken and unique voices for the past 30 years, particularly on her groundbreaking sitcom "Roseanne." But in 2012, she took her outspoken opinions to another level by running for...1266abc,donaldtrump,election2016,hillary,hillaryclinton,roseanne,roseanne2018,roseanneforpresident,roseannereboot,sitcom,trumptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-actor-joe-mantegna-kozversations-06-18-16--17434222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8808443Sun, 19 Jun 2016 20:14:42 +0000Carl KozlowskiJoe Mantegna has spent nearly a decade on CBS' "Criminal Minds," but he's been one of America's most beloved actors long before then. Here he discusses the Ray Bradbury-based movie that's his favorite role ever, as well as his lengthy career and the...1086joemantegna,raybradburytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daily-show-co-creator-madeleine-smithberg-kozversations-06-17-16--17434224www.politicon.com) next weekend to be part of an unprecedented "Daily Show" reunion panel. But she shared the story of "TDS" founding, and how she feels it's gone since, here!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8808397Sun, 19 Jun 2016 20:04:30 +0000Carl KozlowskiComedy today wouldn't be the same without Madeleine Smithberg, who with Lizz Winstead teamed up to create "The Daily Show" for Comedy Central back in 1996. Having reset the rules on how political comedy is done, she is coming to Politicon...www.politicon.com) next weekend to be part of an unprecedented "Daily Show" reunion panel. But she shared the story of "TDS" founding, and how she feels it's gone since, here!]]>1178comedy,election2016,madeleinesmithberg,politicon,thedailyshowtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snl-legend-kevin-nealon-kozversations-06-17-16--17434225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8808347Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:50:39 +0000Carl KozlowskiIn a week full of bucket list interviews, Koz strikes this one off talking to SNL legend Kevin Nealon about what it was like being one of the longest performers in SNL history, as well as what he thinks of the 2016 election, his time on the classic...780kevinnealon,marijuana,snl,weedstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brian-unger-of-the-daily-show-explains-it-all-to-koz-kozversations-06-18-16--17434227www.politicon.com) for an epic "Daily Show" reunion. This is great stuff!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8808191Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:15:55 +0000Carl KozlowskiBrian Unger is a comedy legend, as a star "Correspondent" for the first three years of "The Daily Show," under Craig Kilborn. He helped redefine comedy as we know it, particularly in the political realm, and he explained it all to Koz on this special...www.politicon.com) for an epic "Daily Show" reunion. This is great stuff!]]>896brianunger,election2016,politicon,satire,thedailyshowtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/internationally-renowned-journalist-jon-ronson-asks-is-donald-trump-a-psychopath-kozversations-06-18-16--17434229www.politicon.com) in Pasadena CA on June 25-26 but you can hear all about it - and some amazing insights on the next dictator in chief - here!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8808148Sun, 19 Jun 2016 19:06:08 +0000Carl KozlowskiIn this amazing episode, one of Koz's favorite writers on the planet - British journalist Jon Ronson - discusses whether Donald Trump is a psychopath (he's done some tests!) and his daring career exposing conspiracies in books like "Men Who Stare at...www.politicon.com) in Pasadena CA on June 25-26 but you can hear all about it - and some amazing insights on the next dictator in chief - here!]]>1097election2016,jonronson,politicon,trumptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-ratzenberger-cliff-the-mailman-from-cheers-kozversations-06-17-16--17434232www.politicon.com) June 25-26 in Pasadena, CA. On this Kozversation, he discusses each of the panels' issues: his personal discovery that led him to oppose marijuana legalization ("The Weed Panel"), his concern that America will fall apart from within due to the fact new generations don't know how to construct things anymore ("Transforming Our Community"), his passion for the Second Amendment ("Tons of Guns") and his support for Donald Trump ("The Trump Panel"). This is a deep, far-ranging interview in an easy amount of time. Check it out!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8803750Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:20:01 +0000Carl KozlowskiJohn Ratzenberger played one of America's most beloved sitcom characters, Cliff the Mailman, on "Cheers" for 11 years. Since then, he has become one of the most-used voices in Pixar movies, with a role in the latest, "Finding Dory." But he's also a...www.politicon.com) June 25-26 in Pasadena, CA. On this Kozversation, he discusses each of the panels' issues: his personal discovery that led him to oppose marijuana legalization ("The Weed Panel"), his concern that America will fall apart from within due to the fact new generations don't know how to construct things anymore ("Transforming Our Community"), his passion for the Second Amendment ("Tons of Guns") and his support for Donald Trump ("The Trump Panel"). This is a deep, far-ranging interview in an easy amount of time. Check it out!]]>1460cheers,cliffthemailman,conservative,findingdory,pixarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legendary-political-strategist-james-carville-06-18-16--17434234www.politicon.com) at the Pasadena Convention Center, James Carville takes the time with Koz to analyze the 2016 election, why Hillary is doing well this year but not '08, what the magic of Bill Clinton was when he met him, and much more. This was a bucket list interview for Koz and a must-listen for anyone who loves politics and colorful personalities!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8803213Sat, 18 Jun 2016 22:21:52 +0000Carl KozlowskiJust a week before he hits the LA area for Politicon (www.politicon.com) at the Pasadena Convention Center, James Carville takes the time with Koz to analyze the 2016 election, why Hillary is doing well this year but not '08, what the magic of Bill...www.politicon.com) at the Pasadena Convention Center, James Carville takes the time with Koz to analyze the 2016 election, why Hillary is doing well this year but not '08, what the magic of Bill Clinton was when he met him, and much more. This was a bucket list interview for Koz and a must-listen for anyone who loves politics and colorful personalities!]]>1062billclinton,election2016,jamescarville,politicontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doug-stanhope-has-a-kozversation-ep-87-05-27-16--17434235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8627547Sat, 28 May 2016 01:04:40 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of comedy's most outrageous voices, Doug Stanhope has built a long career dishing out some of the most out-there and sometimes just-plain-wrong yet funny lines of anyone. So it shouldn't be a surprise that he had an equally outrageous mother, whom...1422atheism,comedy,dougstanhope,election2016,trumptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shane-black-bonus-round-kozversations-ep-95-05-06-16--17434236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8442170Sat, 07 May 2016 01:45:33 +0000Carl KozlowskiHollywood's greatest action writer, Shane Black, is back with the fantastic new detective action comedy "The Nice Guys" on May 20! Koz has seen it and rates it the funnest movie of the year alongside "Deadpool." Hear Shane's amazing voice - seriously,...1414arnoldschwarzenegger,russellcrowe,ryangosling,shaneblack,theniceguysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sandra-tsing-loh--17434239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8441875Sat, 07 May 2016 01:00:11 +0000Carl KozlowskiKozversations - Ep. 94 (05/06/16) NPR Superstar humorist/host and national bestselling author Sandra Tsing Loh has long been a hero of Koz, and is now a three-timer on Radio Titans! This certainly is the charm, as she discusses her new play "The...1367funny,npr,pasadenaplayhouse,sandratsingloh,volvofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-star-ken-stringfellow-of-the-posies-legendary-producer-mitch-easter-rem-and-drummer-jody-stephens--17434249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8261578Thu, 14 Apr 2016 19:51:27 +0000Carl KozlowskiIn this epic three-part interview edition, Koz talks about one of the great underrated bands of all time: Big Star. They've influenced everyone from REM and The Replacements to The Posies and countless other great bands, and as the latest tribute show...5264bigstar,jodystephens,rem,rocknroll,theposiestruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colin-quinn-kozversations--17434242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8244748Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:43:49 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of America's best-loved and longest-lasting comedians, Colin Quinn sat down to discuss a new one-man show about our national misunderstanding of the Constitution, in addition to his work in the "GrownUps" movies, "Remote Control" and much more, in...1441adamsandler,colinquinn,esquire,remotecontrol,snltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/walter-mosley-kozversations--17434244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8244615Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:20:56 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of America's most popular mystery writers, Walter Mosley is also an icon in the African-American community. He discusses his career with Koz.1437africanamericanwriters,blacklivesmatter,waltermosley,writersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendie-malick-on-kozversations--17434245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8244528Tue, 12 Apr 2016 19:15:21 +0000Carl KozlowskiWendie Malick was an Emmy-winning star of "Just Shoot Me" who went on to great success on "Hot in Cleveland" as well. She is also a major spokesperson for the ASPCA in her fight against animal cruelty, and she spoke with Koz about her career, her...1245aspca,comedy,emmy,justshootme,wendiemalickfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-79-bob-mehr-author-of-new-book-on-the-replacements--17434251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8153607Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:01:51 +0000Carl KozlowskiBob Mehr is a veteran rock journalist who has written a terrific new book called "Trouble Boys" about The Replacements, one of the greatest and (at the time) most underrated bands of the '80s. He managed to get stunning insights into their creative...314480s,alternativerock,bobmehr,thereplacements,troubleboysfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dave-pirner-of-soul-asylum--17434250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8122976Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:37:00 +0000Carl KozlowskiKozversation - Ep. 78 Koz's favorite singer/songwriter of all time, Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum, hangs out from Minneapolis for his third in-depth interview with "Kozversations." They talk about SA's new album "Change of Fortune" (out now! It's...2380changeoffortune,davepirner,grammys,runawaytrain,soulasylumtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-77-alan-alda--17434247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8121870Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:34:07 +0000Carl KozlowskiAlan Alda (born Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo; January 28, 1936) is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and author. A six-time Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winner, he is known for his starring roles as Captain Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series...823alanalda,caltech,mash,science,tvfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-76-ozomatli-s-raul-pacheco-and-ulli-bella--17434253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8121387Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:20:10 +0000Carl KozlowskiRaul Pacheco and Ulli Bella are two of the leaders of the seven-piece, multi-Grammy-winning band Ozomatli. They're celebrating their 21st anniversary as a band April 1 with a show at the Rose nightclub in Pasadena, California, that's sure to be as...1895911,activism,berniesanders,music,ozomatlitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rumer--17434262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8104213Sat, 26 Mar 2016 16:01:04 +0000Carl KozlowskiKozversations Koz couldn't ask for a better guest to celebrate this landmark 75th episode than British singing superstar Rumer, who has made quite a splash on the British music scene since her debut album "Seasons of My Soul" in 2010. She won MOJO...5629adele,burtbacharach,catholicism,rumerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/greg-in-good-company--17434257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7937243Sun, 06 Mar 2016 12:22:01 +0000Carl Kozlowskitune in and hear one of LA's greatest current bands, Greg Gilman in Good Company, deliver an hour of great talk and hot music. Greg is joined by singer/keyboardist Lee Luxion as they discuss Lee's status as a gender-fluid person (you'll learn a lot!)...3679genderfluid,lamusic,lgbt,liverock,podcasttruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-1-side-one-dummy-records-founder-joe-sib--17434256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847767Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:46:55 +0000Carl KozlowskiJoe Sib is a busy man and that’s just the way he likes it. After spending the 90s playing in bands and relentlessly touring across the world, he co-founded SideOneDummy Records. He has since signed and released albums from bands like Flogging Molly,...1942completecontrol,floggingmolly,joesib,punkrock,sideonedummytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-2-los-angeles-magazine-associate-editor-chris-nichols--17434259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847749Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:44:29 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of the LA media’s most colorful figures, Chris Nichols is not only the associate editor of Los Angeles Magazine but a unique Man About Town who knows tons of outrageous and unique secrets about Los Angeles as we discuss LA history, modern...1962architecture,guide,losangeles,magazine,traveltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-4-kyle-cease--17434261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847746Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:44:20 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of America’s top standup comics, Kyle Cease won the 2009 fan-vote Stand Up Showdown on Comedy Central as the favorite comic of the year but still wasn’t truly happy. He started pursuing life improvement and now is one mixing humor with self-help...1782comedian,comedycentral,evolvingoutloud,kylecease,standuptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malcolm-mcdowell--17434264https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847745Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:44:14 +0000Carl KozlowskiKozversations - Ep.5 Most actors would die to have one iconic role in their careers, but Malcolm McDowell has three: “A Clockwork Orange,” “Time After Time” and “Star Trek: Generations.” Hear him tell great stories about each and more on this episode.951aclockworkorange,actor,malcolm,mcdowell,startrekgenerationstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-6-mike-farrell--17434263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847744Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:44:06 +0000Carl KozlowskiHe became beloved by Americans as BJ Hunnicutt on “MASH,” but Mike Farrell has kept his acting career thriving in the past 40 years along with being one of Hollywood’s most committed activists. Hear him talk about his career and motivations, along...1532actor,farell,mash,mike,mikefarrelltruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-8-rick-springfield--17434265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847743Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:44:00 +0000Carl KozlowskiKoz gets one of his favorite (well, favorite guilty pleasure) rock singers of the ‘80s, Rick Springfield, to open up about novel writing vs memoir and songwriting, about the real story behind ‘Jessie’s Girl,’ Rick’s battle with depression and a ton...158780s,jessiesgirl,rick,rock,springfieldtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-13-jane-morris--17434268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847742Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:43:51 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of the founders of Second City in Los Angeles, Jane Morris also owns the awesome comedy theater Fanatic Salon and has plenty to say about everyone in Chicago comedy in LA plus her own illustrious career!2347chicago,comedy,fanaticsalon,janemorris,secondcitytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-7-philip-bailey--17434266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847728Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:41:06 +0000Carl KozlowskiThe lead singer of Earth Wind and Fire (and the voice that teamed with Phil Collins on "Easy Lover”), Philip Bailey has finally set his amazing life story to paper with the new memoir ‘Braving the Elements” and he talks about it here in a Kozversation.1436bailey,earthwindandfire,philcollins,philip,philliptruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-9-davy-rothbart--17434269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847718Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:38:06 +0000Carl KozlowskiKoz faces off with one of his writing /radio heroes, Davy Rothbart of NPR’s “This American Life,” creator of “Found” magazine and countless great essays and book collections of them. Hear all about how “Found” – one of America’s strangest magazines –...1366davyrothbart,found,magazine,npr,thisamericanlifetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-12-matt-taibbi--17434270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847717Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:38:01 +0000Carl KozlowskiRolling Stone’s top political writer Matt Taibbi packs a punch with his viciously funny explanations of America’s slow motion crash into economic demise. He joins Koz for an intense and funny discussion of where we’ve been since 2008 and where we’re...1182divide,matt,politics,rollingstone,taibbitruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-15-mike-love--17434271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847716Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:37:54 +0000Carl KozlowskiThe world-famous Beach Boy Mike Love discusses his 50 year career, the songwriting process behind their timeless hits, his battle for credit of those songs, and working with Brian Wilson and the band’s 50 year reunion plus much more!1772beachboys,brianwilson,mikelove,music,songwritertruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-14-otis-williams--17434272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847707Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:36:27 +0000Carl KozlowskiThe legendary founder of The Temptations is still leading the group over 50 years later. Hear him tell it all, no-holds-barred!1245band,music,otis,temptations,williamstruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-17-dinesh-d-souza--17434277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847706Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:36:17 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of America’s most respected and controversial conservatives, Dinesh D’Souza phoned in to discuss his new book and movie “America,” his beef with Michael Moore and why he still has hope for the nation when so much seems so wrong.1133conservative,dinesh,dsouza,michaelmoore,republicantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-18-al-madrigal--17434275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847705Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:36:13 +0000Carl KozlowskiOne of the most popular reporters on “The Daily Show” and a costar of the hit NBC sitcom “About A Boy,” Al Madrigal discusses his long standup career, his late start on that career, secrets of the Daily Show, his Catholic faith and how that doesn’t...1671almadrigal,catholic,comedy,reporter,thedailyshowtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-19-jimmy-dore--17434280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847704Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:36:08 +0000Carl KozlowskiKoz has a hilarious time with his political comedy guru Jimmy Dore as they talk up jimmy’s new book “Your Country Is Just Not That Into You,” as well as growing up Catholic, how Catholic school made him an atheist, and how he may not be an atheist...1799comedy,jimmydore,politics,turks,youngtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-20-dave-pirner--17434276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847701Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:36:04 +0000Carl KozlowskiKoz gets the thrill of his life for a second time (check out the first in season 1 archives of “Kozversations”!) when he interviews his favorite singer/songwriter ever, Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum! He gets the scoop on their upcoming album, how things...140990s,davepirner,everclear,singer,soulasylumtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-21-mick-foley--17434274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847700Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:35:57 +0000Carl KozlowskiA modern-day Renaissance man, Mick Foley has not only been WWE pro wrestling champion, but also a New York Times bestselling author and now a standup comic and storyteller traveling the world with the wild and woolly story of his life. He shares...983comic,foley,mick,standup,wwetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bobby-lee--17434279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847698Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:35:53 +0000Carl KozlowskiKozversations - Ep.23 There are few comics who can flat-out be considered superstars on the American comedy-club circuit, but Bobby Lee is one of them. An eight-year veteran of Fox’s late great “MAD TV,” he has gone on in recent years to do a slew of...1343bobbylee,comedian,comic,mad,tvtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kozversations-ep-22-brendan-gleeson--17434278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7847668Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:30:17 +0000Carl KozlowskiHe’s burned through the screen with darkly comic fury and dramatic intensity in “In Bruges” and “The Guest,” but he outdoes himself with an Oscar-worthy turn as a Catholic priest facing down a town full of secrets in “Calvary.” If you’re a fan of...852truefull