https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hangin-with-langan--4553673enEntertainment NewsCopyright Maureen Langanhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7d58526d48c82097706143fbef697dbf.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hangin-with-langan--4553673Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:25:02 +0000Maureen LanganMaureen Langanhangingwithlangan@gmail.comMAUREEN LANGAN interviews academics to alcoholics. She is an award-winning broadcaster and international standup comic. She combines the curiosity of a journalist with the wit of a comic. Jerry Stiller said, “Maureen is to comedy what James Brown is...truecf6a4374-24ec-5876-abc0-47372768d733episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annette-berkovits-author-of-the-corset-maker--50026917
Author Annette Libeskind Berkovits's historical novel, The Corset Maker, is inspired by the life of her mother Dora, who grew up in a strict Orthodox Jewish home in Warsaw, Poland circa WWll. Dora chose a most unorthodox and unexpected path for herself which became the catalyst of the Corset Maker

The historical novel weaves threads of Nazism, antisemitism, sexism and the determination of a young heroine as she navigates the world in search of her destiny.

Buy her book on Amazon. Follow her at: www.annetteberkovits.com

Annette Libeskind Berkovits was born in Kyrgyzstan and grew up in postwar Poland and the fledgling state of Israel

“Annette Libeskind Berkovits has made central moments of twentieth century history come alive.”
—John J. Clayton, award-winning author of literary fiction and short story collections]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50026917Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:39:18 +0000Maureen LanganWhoever saves a soul, saves the world. Author Annette Libeskind Berkovits's historical novel, The Corset Maker, is inspired by the life of her mother Dora, who grew up in a strict Orthodox Jewish home in Warsaw, Poland circa WWll. Dora chose a most...
Author Annette Libeskind Berkovits's historical novel, The Corset Maker, is inspired by the life of her mother Dora, who grew up in a strict Orthodox Jewish home in Warsaw, Poland circa WWll. Dora chose a most unorthodox and unexpected path for herself which became the catalyst of the Corset Maker

The historical novel weaves threads of Nazism, antisemitism, sexism and the determination of a young heroine as she navigates the world in search of her destiny.

Buy her book on Amazon. Follow her at: www.annetteberkovits.com

Annette Libeskind Berkovits was born in Kyrgyzstan and grew up in postwar Poland and the fledgling state of Israel

“Annette Libeskind Berkovits has made central moments of twentieth century history come alive.”
—John J. Clayton, award-winning author of literary fiction and short story collections]]>2042annetteberkovits,corsetmaker,historicalnovel,wwiifalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ladies-of-laughter-national-winners--49718615The Ladies of Laughter will tape the first all female comedy album ever recorded at the world-famous Friars Club, on May 11th, in the very room named for Jerry Lewis, who said women aren't funny. Oh Jerry!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49718615Sun, 08 May 2022 22:57:28 +0000Maureen LanganThe Ladies of Laughter national winners, Jane Condon, Liz Glazer and Regina DeCicco, discuss what made them ditch their careers and get into standup comedy. We talk about fears, rewards, worst gigs and offer advice to those wanting to take the plunge!...The Ladies of Laughter will tape the first all female comedy album ever recorded at the world-famous Friars Club, on May 11th, in the very room named for Jerry Lewis, who said women aren't funny. Oh Jerry!]]>2340false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kambri-crews-burn-down-the-ground--49455512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49455512Sat, 16 Apr 2022 21:51:39 +0000Maureen LanganLike the character in the Oscar-winning movie CODA, Kambri Crews was raised by two deaf parents. She grew up isolated in rural Texas with a philandering father who attempted to kill her mother. Years later, he would be sentence to 20 years in a...1894burndowntheground,coda,dearparents,kambricrews,qedtrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shalom-ireland-director-valerie-lapin-ganley--49241531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49241531Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:40:27 +0000Maureen LanganIrish Jews? Yes! Valerie Lapin Ganley, the director of the documentary Shalom Ireland, joins me to discuss the history of the Orthodox Jewish community in Ireland. From Robert Briscoe, the first Jewish Lord Mayor of Dublin, to Guinness Beer marketed...3644false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-and-historian-prof-peter-bales-on-ukraine--49141137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49141137Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:15:00 +0000Maureen LanganComedian and Historian Prof. Peter Bales joins me to discuss the historic relationship between Russia and Ukraine.2118comedians,hangingwithlangan,history,peterbales,putin,russia,ukraine,zelenskyfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-cathy-ladman--48952189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48952189Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:12:09 +0000Maureen LanganCathy Ladman is a stand-up comedian, television writer (Roseanne), and actress (Charlie Wilson’s War) and one of the most respected performers in the biz. She was appeared on The Tonight Show nine times and The Late Late Show six times. We chat about...2793cathyladman,comedywriter,femalecomedians,roseannefalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-month--48775951www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48775951Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:29:15 +0000Maureen LanganWhat a brilliant panel! Comedians Rhonda Hansome, Carl Yard and historian Peter Bales talk Black History with me: why it matters from Critical Race Theory to “side eye.” Watch the video 'cast at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan.comwww.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan.com]]>3618blackcomedians,blackhistorymonth,critialracetheory,crt,hangingwithlangan,hangin'withlangan,maureenlangantrue3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lois-bromfield-my-dirty-life-in-comedy-season-3-kick-off--48454305Her memoir, My Dirty Life in Comedy, recounts her early days in Hollywood as an up and coming comedian playing it straight as a gay woman on stage, writing for the TV shows Roseanne and Grace Under Fire with Brett Butler as well as her relationship with the legendary Mitzi Shore of the Comedy Store, and how Lois and her gay husband became legal guardians of Mitzi’s two sons. Lois is the creator and star of the cult classic Sorority Girls From Hell. Watch the video interview at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48454305Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:35:35 +0000Maureen LanganKicking off my third season of Hangin' with Langan! My guest is Lois Bromfield. Her memoir, My Dirty Life in Comedy, recounts her early days in Hollywood as an up and coming comedian playing it straight as a gay woman on stage, writing for the TV...Her memoir, My Dirty Life in Comedy, recounts her early days in Hollywood as an up and coming comedian playing it straight as a gay woman on stage, writing for the TV shows Roseanne and Grace Under Fire with Brett Butler as well as her relationship with the legendary Mitzi Shore of the Comedy Store, and how Lois and her gay husband became legal guardians of Mitzi’s two sons. Lois is the creator and star of the cult classic Sorority Girls From Hell. Watch the video interview at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3227comedystore,femalecomedians,graceunderfire,mitzishort,mydirtylifeincomedy,roseanneshow,sororitygirlsfromhell,standupcomediantruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedians-break-down-the-best-and-worst-of-2021-w-o-using-the-c-word--48111342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48111342Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:58:23 +0000Maureen LanganOphira Eisenberg, host of NPR's Ask Me Another, Peter Bales the Hangin' with Langan official historian, and fabulous performer Keith Price join me to bring their insights and humor to the Best and Worst of 2021 - all while trying to avoid using the...3173daffodil,daughterofagarbageman,dontmakemehateyou,flipit,funheartsmart,funny,hangingwithlangan,hangin’withlangan,ihelppeople,irishamericancomedian,maureenlangan,mogoes,standupcomedian,standupcomedy,talkshowhost,wiseass,wit,womenincomedy,womeninradiotruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lizz-winstead-co-creator-of-the-daily-show-talks-women-s-reproductive-rights--47955367www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan. You'll see all Hangin' with Langan interviews.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47955367Fri, 17 Dec 2021 03:30:07 +0000Maureen LanganI talk women's reproductive rights with Lizz Winstead, co-creator of “The Daily Show,” and host of the weekly series “Feminist Buzzkills Live!,” a comedy talk show on Youtube. Lizz is the founder of Abortion Access Front, the only non-profit that...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan. You'll see all Hangin' with Langan interviews.]]>2686truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fr-joe-veneroso-on-a-better-way-to-be-dead--47829029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47829029Tue, 07 Dec 2021 23:36:53 +0000Maureen LanganBurial or cremation? Fr. Joe Veneroso says there a better way to be dead. How about human composting? The Roman Catholic priest and rebel is lobbying the N.Y. State Legislature to legalize Natural Organic Reduction (human composting), which is legal...2133falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comedian-laurie-kilmartin--47435367Watch this and all videocasts at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47435367Fri, 12 Nov 2021 02:06:41 +0000Maureen LanganLaurie Kilmartin just released her comedy album Corset. She is an Emmy-nominated writer who was on the staff of CONAN for ten years. She has performed standup on CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Comedy Central and the Late, Late Show with James Corden. Her...Watch this and all videocasts at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>1898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carole-montgomery-creator-of-showtime-s-standup-show-women-of-a-certain-age--47323933www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47323933Fri, 05 Nov 2021 01:36:13 +0000Maureen LanganComedian Carole Montgomery tells us how she created a local standup comedy show in NYC called Women of a Certain Age and turned it into a Showtime TV sensation. From Fran Dresher, Caroline Rhea and Teri Hatcher to Marsha Warfield, Monique Marvez and...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>1839daughterofagarbageman,dontmakemehateyou,funheartsmart,funny,funnyfemales,hangingwithlangan,hangin’withlangan,irishamericancomedian,maureenlangan,podcaster #broadcastjounalist,showtime,standupcomedian,standupcomedy,talkshowhost,wiseass,wit,womenincomedy,womeninradio,womenofacertainagetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brian-kiley-comedy-writer-for-the-ellen-show--47174766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47174766Wed, 27 Oct 2021 03:40:31 +0000Maureen LanganAfter 27 years of writing for Conan O'Brian, comedian and writer Brian Kiley is now a writer on The Ellen Degeneres Show. We talk about what it is like working for Ellen and the adjustments he's made writing for a daytime audience vs. late night....2685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malachy-mccourt-writer-actor-bar-owner-and-so-much-more--46945977Malachy just turned 90 years old and is re-releasing his memoir, A Monk Swimming. We talk about his life from poverty in Ireland to becoming a bigger than life personality in New York City. He talks about the impact his brother Frank had on his life. Malachy was a regular on the Jack Parr Show, the soap opera One Life to Live and owner of New York City's first singles bar. His stories are hysterical!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46945977Tue, 12 Oct 2021 21:55:38 +0000Maureen LanganMalachy McCourt is raconteur, writer, actor, teller of tales and brother of Frank (Angela’s Ashes). Malachy just turned 90 years old and is re-releasing his memoir, A Monk Swimming. We talk about his life from poverty in Ireland to becoming a bigger...Malachy just turned 90 years old and is re-releasing his memoir, A Monk Swimming. We talk about his life from poverty in Ireland to becoming a bigger than life personality in New York City. He talks about the impact his brother Frank had on his life. Malachy was a regular on the Jack Parr Show, the soap opera One Life to Live and owner of New York City's first singles bar. His stories are hysterical!]]>1516falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nyc-taxi-drive-john-mcdonagh-on-life-behind-the-wheel--46875799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46875799Fri, 08 Oct 2021 02:24:38 +0000Maureen LanganJohn McDonagh’s has spent 30+ years as a NYC taxi driver. He talks to me about his years behind the wheel and his one man show, Off The Meter. He is a radio talk show host on WBAI in NYC.2249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jrome-andre-a-innocent-man--46840921https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46840921Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:31:33 +0000Maureen LanganJrome Andre is an actor and a real life exonerated man who was accused of sexual assault and battery. He is one of the stars in the Out of Box Theater production of The Exonerated from Oct 7-10th at the Bernie Wohl Center in the UWS of Manhattan. We...2195exonerated,innocent,jromeandre,outoftheboxtheatrecompanyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ladies-of-laughter-national-competiton-and-tour--46527919The Ladies of Laughter Founder Peggy Boyce.
Past finalists (myself included) are Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli and Melissa Rauch (“Big Bang Theory”).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46527919Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:54:20 +0000Maureen LanganThe Ladies of Laughter competition gives female comics the opportunity to showcase their comedy around the country. Past winners Liz Glazer, a former law professor, and Katie Hannigan, who has appeared on The Late Show with Steven Colbert join me...The Ladies of Laughter Founder Peggy Boyce.
Past finalists (myself included) are Amy Schumer, Tammy Pescatelli and Melissa Rauch (“Big Bang Theory”).]]>2020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicole-doz-nyc-sanitation-worker-and-miss-new-york--46134629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46134629Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:47:39 +0000Maureen LanganNicole Doz is Miss New York 2021 and a NYC Sanitation worker. Both her dad and uncle are members of New York's strongest. Nicole is one of about 300 female members of the DSNY. So why would a beauty queen choose to join the NYC Sanitation Dept?1816dsny,femalecomedian,funheartsmart,garbageman,hangingwithlangan,maureenlangan,nicoledozfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherri-franklin-founder-of-muttville-senior-dog-rescue--45972758www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45972758Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:38:52 +0000Maureen LanganThere is a reason Sherri Franklin, the founder of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, was named a CNN Hero. She saw how often senior dogs were euthanized because they were older or became a bother or had health issues. You must learn of her great work and...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2208funsmartheart,hangingwithlangan,maureenlangan,muttville,rescuedogs,seniordogsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jen-briney-host-of-congressional-dish-podcast--45817673https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45817673Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:51:19 +0000Maureen LanganJen Briney is the host of the podcast Congressional Dish. She says what happened on Jan 6th was a riot, not an insurrection, and she does not believe there is a need for a Jan 6 Commission. Find out why. Jen says she's a fed up taxpayer with no...3508congressionaldish,don'tmakemehateyou,femaletalkshowhosts,funandsmart,hangin'withlangan,jenbriney,maureenlanganfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queens-of-comedy--45645990www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45645990Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:40:26 +0000Maureen LanganComic Cory Kahaney joins me to talk about trailblazing female comics from Moms Mabley and Belle Barth to Jean Carroll and Joan Rivers. You are going to love getting to know these pioneering women. Video podcast available at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLanganwww.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3088bellebarth,corykahaney,don'tmakemehateyou,femaletalkshowhost,funandsmart,jeancarroll,joanrivers,maureenlangan,minniepearl,momsmabley,standupcomedianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-jerome-potozkin-botox-beyond-don-t-look-like-a-freak--45318271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45318271Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:47:38 +0000Maureen LanganDr. Jerome Potozkin is a dermatologist and author of Botox and Beyond: Your Guide To Safe, Nonsurgical, Cosmetic Procedures. We'll talk about what's new, how to avoid disaster and celebrities who have taken it too far.2225botox,hangin'withlangan,kgoradio,potozkinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comic-jim-david-gay-jokes-for-straight-cruisers--45208715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45208715Tue, 08 Jun 2021 01:06:47 +0000Maureen LanganComic Jim David's new album Gay Jokes for Straight Cruisers went to #1 on iTunes. The show was recorded on a transatlantic cruise at the start of the pandemic. He is irreverent and hysterical. If you are a pearl clutcher, move on!3124comedian,cruises,gay,jimdavidtruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diane-dimond-investigative-journalist--45094650www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45094650Sun, 30 May 2021 04:31:21 +0000Maureen LanganDiane Dimond is an award-winning investigative journalist, author, columnist and TV commentator best known for breaking the story of child molestation allegations against singer Michael Jackson. Diane is my former radio co-host. She is brilliant and...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2868falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/randy-thomas-america-s-top-voiceover-artist--44803305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44803305Fri, 14 May 2021 01:34:46 +0000Maureen LanganVoiceover artist extraordinaire, Randy Thomas, gives a master class in what it takes to make it in the biz. Randy’s resume is stunning: The Oscars (10x) The Super Bowl (3x), The Emmy Awards (5x), The Tony Awards (20x), SAG Awards (5x) and...4066oscars,randythomas,tonyawards,voiceoversfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-of-the-white-house-author-amy-russo--44601902www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44601902Mon, 03 May 2021 04:49:16 +0000Maureen LanganFirst Ladies have run the gamut: gracious, reluctant, trailblazing, opportunistic, a liability to her husband, and ahead of her time, Journalist Amy Russo gives us the dirt on the work, lives, and times of the 47 official First Ladies of the White...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3362amyrusso,femalecomics,firstladies,womeninradio,womeninthewhitehousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-comedy-friends-on-the-marevelous-mrs-maisel-part-2--44481597
Watch all video interviews when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan starting at $5 a month. Get you Don’t Make Me Hate You T-shirt, mask and more at www.MaureenLangan.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44481597Sun, 25 Apr 2021 21:02:53 +0000Maureen LanganIn Part 2 of my chat with comics who have landed roles on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, they share a secret on how you may get booked as an extra on the hottest show on TV. Ellen Karis, Dave Konig and Ken Perlstein tell us what is it like working with...
Watch all video interviews when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan starting at $5 a month. Get you Don’t Make Me Hate You T-shirt, mask and more at www.MaureenLangan.com.]]>2315davekonig,ellenkaris,femalecomedians,hangingwithlangan,kenperlstein,maisel,maureenlangan,nyccomedians,standupcomedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-comedy-friends-on-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-part-1--44470950
Watch all video interviews when you subscribe at patreon.com/MaureenLangan starting at $5 a month. Or donate one time at
Venmo@molangan or paypal.me/molangan
Get you Don’t Make Me Hate You T-shirt or mask at www.MaureenLangan.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44470950Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:47:32 +0000Maureen LanganI chat with my comedy friends who have landed roles on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the hottest show on TV: Ellen Karis, Dave Konig and Ken Perlstein. How did they book their parts? What is it like on the set? What is it like working with the Rachel...
Watch all video interviews when you subscribe at patreon.com/MaureenLangan starting at $5 a month. Or donate one time at
Venmo@molangan or paypal.me/molangan
Get you Don’t Make Me Hate You T-shirt or mask at www.MaureenLangan.com.]]>2675comedians,comics,davekonig,ellenkaris,kenperlstein,newyorkcomedians,themarvelousmrs.maiselfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2021-laughter-summit-creator-saranne-rothberg--44326912 story of surviving stage 4 cancer is beyond! All shows are free or pay what you can at Venmo@moLangan or PayPal.me/Molangan. All videos are available at Patreon.com/MaureenLangan for only $5 a month.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44326912Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:08:55 +0000Maureen LanganSaranne Rothberg founded ComedyCures.org and is the creator of the 2021 Laughter Summit featuring Phd’s, Pastors and Comics on topics from laughing yoga to writing Funnier Speeches, Toasts, Tweets & Emails with Celebrity Ghostwriter Bruce Cherry. Her... story of surviving stage 4 cancer is beyond! All shows are free or pay what you can at Venmo@moLangan or PayPal.me/Molangan. All videos are available at Patreon.com/MaureenLangan for only $5 a month.]]>3611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pilot-marilyn-dash-on-women-in-aviation--44184814Get this and all Hanging With Langan interviews on video when you subscribe at just $5 a month at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan.
Get your Don’t Make Me Hate You T-shirt or mask at www.MaureenLangan.com/store]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44184814Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:50:51 +0000Maureen LanganThe Senate (bi-partisan!) has designated a week to honor women in aviation. Pilot Marilyn Dash joins me to talk about women taking to the skies. She piloted her first flight at the age of 37. She is fun, information and inspirational. And we went...Get this and all Hanging With Langan interviews on video when you subscribe at just $5 a month at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan.
Get your Don’t Make Me Hate You T-shirt or mask at www.MaureenLangan.com/store]]>1908aviation,aviationweek,femalepilots,pilotracing,redruby,womenpilotsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beth-dolan-director-of-stranger-at-home-the-untold-story-of-american-military-mental-health--44124151www.StrangerAtHome.org. Watch my video chat with Dolan when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44124151Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:09:52 +0000Maureen LanganSTRANGER AT HOME contrasts the stories of 3 veterans. 3 generations. 3 wars, and how the military has failed the mental health of those who serve. Her film includes a whistleblower and Army Ranger Steven Elliot, who was involved in the friendly fire...www.StrangerAtHome.org. Watch my video chat with Dolan when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3020bethdolan,coyotepassproductions,hangingwithlangan,militarymentalhealth,pattillman,stevenelliot,strangerathomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/irish-in-america-prof-peter-bales-and-dj-fiona-walsh--44024536All video podcasts are available when you subscribe at Patreon.com/MaureenLangan
All audio shows are free or pay what you can at Venmo@molangan Paypal.me/molangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44024536Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:32:26 +0000Maureen LanganIn our usual fun way, Prof. Peter and I talk history and welcome our talented Irish friend, DJ Fiona Walsh, to tell us what lured her to America - Great White American Teeth! We even welcome a random Hanging with Langan subscriber named Langan to...All video podcasts are available when you subscribe at Patreon.com/MaureenLangan
All audio shows are free or pay what you can at Venmo@molangan Paypal.me/molangan]]>3328fionawalsh,irish,irishamerican,irishhistory,peterbales,spind,womeninradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shalom-ireland-the-history-of-irish-jews-director-valerie-lapin-ganley--43925401Subscribe for all video chats, merch and more at: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43925401Tue, 16 Mar 2021 23:24:26 +0000Maureen LanganI chat with director Valerie Lapin Ganley about her film Shalom Ireland, which highlights Ireland’s remarkable yet little known Jewish community, including IRA gun runner Robert Briscoe who became the first Jewish Lord Mayor of Dublin in 1956. We even...Subscribe for all video chats, merch and more at: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3608dublin,irish,irishjewishmuseum,irishjews,jewish,kosherguiness,portobello,robertbriscoefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joan-hamburg-new-york-s-first-lady-of-radio--43818268www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43818268Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:55:05 +0000Maureen LanganWABC’s Joan Hamburg is the First Lady of Radio, and rightfully so. For over four decades, Joan has interviewed Broadway stars to everyday New Yorkers, welcoming all equally. She is a respite from and balm for the madness. Hear her on WABC Radio on...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2657femalecomic,femaleradiohost,hangingwithlangan,joanhamburg,nyradio,nyradiohost,wabc,wabcradio,wor,worradiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snl-original-writer-alan-zweibel-part-2--43760071www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43760071Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:46:04 +0000Maureen LanganMy conversation with comedy writing great Alan Zweibel continues. In his book Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier, Alan talks about political correctness and its impact on comedy today. Video chat avail at: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLanganwww.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snl-original-writer-alan-zweibel-part-1--43759971www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43759971Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:40:32 +0000Maureen LanganAlan Zweibel, original SNL comedy writer and co-creator of It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, joins me to talk about his book Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier. Such a great conversation! Video chat avail at: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLanganwww.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broadway-star-sandra-joseph-played-christine-in-the-phantom-of-the-opera-for-10-years--43608343www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43608343Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:15:29 +0000Maureen LanganSandra Joseph played Christine in The Phantom of the Opera and has the distinction of being the longest running leading lady in the longest running show on Broadway - TEN years and over 15-hundred shows! Get her book Unmasking What Matters at...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>4078oprah,ronbohmer,sandrajoseph,thephantomoftheopera,unmaskingwhatmattersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mj-towler-aka-the-black-wine-guy--43498227MJ's wine suggests a mix of splurge and bargain!
https://www.ledgevineyards.com Bien Nacido Syrah
https://forcemajeurevineyards.com/wp/wines/
https://shop.walterscottwines.com/Wines/Current-Releases/All-Wines (Oregon Pinot Noirs)
https://pasxawines.com/
https://www.ao.wine/wines
SPAIN:
Protocolo wine
Jumillia is a wine region that over delivers
https://www.raventos.com/origins (Champagne method sparkling).
All Hanging with Langan video interviews, bonus chats and treats available when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43498227Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:42:16 +0000Maureen LanganMJ Towler, aka The Black Wine Guy, became the first ever African American fine and rare wine auctioneer. We talk his wine journey. He shares great wine values and delicious splurges. Listen to his podcast: The Black Guy Wine Experience and follow...MJ's wine suggests a mix of splurge and bargain!
https://www.ledgevineyards.com Bien Nacido Syrah
https://forcemajeurevineyards.com/wp/wines/
https://shop.walterscottwines.com/Wines/Current-Releases/All-Wines (Oregon Pinot Noirs)
https://pasxawines.com/
https://www.ao.wine/wines
SPAIN:
Protocolo wine
Jumillia is a wine region that over delivers
https://www.raventos.com/origins (Champagne method sparkling).
All Hanging with Langan video interviews, bonus chats and treats available when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3354ackerwine,blackauctioneer,blacksommelier,blackwineguy,sommelier,spanishwine,vino,wine,winevaluetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-with-prof-peter-bales-and-comic-keith-price-s2-ep-27--43391586www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43391586Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:20:56 +0000Maureen LanganHanging with Langan's official historian, Prof. Peter Bales, and show regular Comic Keith Price join me to talk about the history of black people in America - from the colonial days when black women were "entrepreneurs," and caused outrage amongst...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comic-jessica-kirson-s2-ep26--43293103
Bonus: What member of The View treated Jess like crap? What caused Jess to drop her mic and walk off the set of another talk show? Find out when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan at $10 a month Dolly Parton Tier]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43293103Thu, 04 Feb 2021 23:18:47 +0000Maureen LanganJessica Kirson talks about working with Robert DeNiro, her podcast Disgusting Hawk, and looking deep into the eyes of a horse to rid herself of rage. Bonus: What member of The View treated Jess like crap? What caused Jess to drop her mic and walk...
Bonus: What member of The View treated Jess like crap? What caused Jess to drop her mic and walk off the set of another talk show? Find out when you subscribe at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan at $10 a month Dolly Parton Tier]]>2398comedienne,disgustinghawk,hangingwithlangan,horsetherapy,jessicakirson,maureenlangan,publicspeaker,robertdeniro,standupcomedy,tedxtalk,thecomedianfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nancy-topoozian-story-of-a-girl-athlete-s2-ep-25--43135768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43135768Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:17:38 +0000Maureen LanganNancy Topoozian talks about growing up in Parsippany, N.J. as the only girl on all boys basketball and baseball teams.1340girlathlete,nancypoozie,nancytopoozian,pooziewoohoozie,woohoo,yinyangthreadsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ellen-karis-greek-goddess-of-comedy-s2-ep-24--43135666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43135666Wed, 27 Jan 2021 01:09:01 +0000Maureen LanganEllen Karis, the Greek Goddess of Comedy, talks about her book Special People: Godparents in the Orthodox Christian Faith1322ellenkaris,godparents,greekcomedy,greekgoddessofcomedy,greekorthodox,kariscomedycornerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ragen-chastain-guinness-world-record-heaviest-woman-marathon-s2-ep-23--43112000www.SizedForSuccess.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43112000Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:37:40 +0000Maureen LanganRagen Chastain is the heaviest woman to complete a marathon. She is a "fat" activist, speaker and blogger of Dances with Fat. She believes in the pursuit of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness for people of all sizes. Find her at...www.SizedForSuccess.com]]>3305danceswithfat,fat,fathlete,guinnessworldrecord,marathon,sizedforsuccessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-inaugural-post-game-analysis-s2-ep-22--43069587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43069587Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:57:46 +0000Maureen LanganInauguration Recap with my A-Team: News Addict Barry Weintraub and Official Historian, Prof Peter Bales. We talk Lady Gaga, Amanda Gorman and impreachment more.3973amandagorman,barryweintraub,biden,impreachment,inaguration,ladygaga,peterbalesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-betrayal-insurrection-and-injustice-part-2-s2-ep21--42994565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42994565Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:58:52 +0000Maureen LanganFrom the Trail of Tears to the Trump insurrection, Prof. Peter Bales, Hanging with Langan's official historian, takes us on a journey of insurrection and injustice in American history.2569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-betrayal-insurrection-and-injustice-part-1-s2-ep20--42911257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42911257Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:49:06 +0000Maureen LanganFrom the Trail of Tears to the Trump insurrection, Prof. Peter Bales, Hanging with Langan's official historian, takes us on a journey of insurrection and injustice in American history2245americanprotectiveassociation,comedian,copperheads,femaletalkshowhost,historyprofessor,insurrection,peterbales,smartfunnycomic,talkshowhost,trailoftears,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/npr-s-ophira-eisenberg-host-of-ask-me-another-s2-ep-19--42539304Watch our backstage bonus chat for Patreon members only, where Ophira shares riveting tales of sex and her short lived time as a dominatrix ONLY at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan when you join at the Dolly Parton or higher levels. Such fun!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42539304Thu, 17 Dec 2020 17:57:17 +0000Maureen LanganOphira Eisenberg talks about her new Hulu late night talk show, Up Early Tonight, and how she landed the role of host on NPR's nationally syndicated show Ask Me Another. Do you know three famous women named Eleanor? She didn't either. Want more...Watch our backstage bonus chat for Patreon members only, where Ophira shares riveting tales of sex and her short lived time as a dominatrix ONLY at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan when you join at the Dolly Parton or higher levels. Such fun!]]>2780askmeanother,dominatrix,ophiraeisenberg,s&m,upearlytonightfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-and-director-debi-durst-s2-ep18--42388515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42388515Wed, 09 Dec 2020 01:12:42 +0000Maureen LanganActor and director Debi Durst is the doyenne of the San Francisco comedy and improv scene. We talk about her 40-year friendship with Robin Williams and the early days of standup in SF. And Debi updates us on her husband, political commentator, Will...3469comedyday,debidurst,holycityzoo,improvisation,robinwilliams,standupcomedy,willdurstfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comic-writer-debbie-kasper-s2-ep-17--42307166www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan. Good stuff. And thanks for hanging with us!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42307166Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:50:43 +0000Maureen LanganComic/writer Debbie Kasper opens up about her days working on the Rosie O’Donnell Show & Roseanne's sitcom. Which one was wicked? Her memoir is You're Not That Pretty (get it on Amazon!) about her life growing up in a chaotic New Jersey family with a...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan. Good stuff. And thanks for hanging with us!]]>3363comedian,comedianne,comic,debbiekasper,femalecomic,newjerseycomic,roseanne,roseannesitcom,rosieo'donnellshow,you'renotthatprettytruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/african-comics-s2-ep-16--42286527www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42286527Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:38:12 +0000Maureen LanganTwo female African comics and a comedy mgr talk about the emerging scene in Africa as well as the tradition of a "bridal price," and the role cows play in the impending nuptials. Funny! Smart! See the full video and bonus clips at...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3332africancomics,johannesburgcomics,munya,nelsyncube,parkerscomedyandjive,standup,standupcomedy,vikatchatruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raised-by-a-black-man-comic-max-docelli-s2-ep-15--42162316www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42162316Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:34:20 +0000Maureen LanganAfter his father died, comic Max Docelli went from an orphanage in Italy to being raised by a black stepfather in New Jersey. We talk comedy, challenges, and lessons learned from Papa Jimmy. Max is vulnerable and honest. Don’t miss this special...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebecca-stuard-of-improvolution-s2-ep-14--42084533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42084533Sat, 21 Nov 2020 01:09:45 +0000Maureen LanganRebecca Stuard is the owner and creative director of Improvolution in NYC. She works with actors, executive and people like you and me. We discuss Viola Spolin, the "mother" of improv, Rebecca's work on SNL (15 years and going!), and how the "yes...2823improv,improvisation,improvisationnewyorkcity,improvolution,rebeccastuard,snl,snlbackgroundwork,violaspolinfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/miss-molly-romper-room-lady-s2-ep-13--42021549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42021549Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:13:23 +0000Maureen LanganMy friend Molly McCloskey Barber was the Romper Room lady in the early 1980’s. We talk about how she landed the role, why she confronted Howard Stern, and why one of her segments went viral in the days before social media. Molly is one of the...2775howardstern,mirroredpod,mollymccloskeybarber,pamperedchef,romperroom,worfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/actor-comedian-jason-stuart-s2-ep12--41947230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41947230Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:43:17 +0000Maureen LanganActor and comic Jason Stuart talks about creating his Amazon Prime series SMOTHER, his autobiography, SHUT UP I'M TALKING, how Funny Girl changed his life and coming out on the Geraldo back in 1993.3375actor,amazonprimeseries,amzonprime,autobiography,comic,comingout,gayactor,gaycomic,geraldoriverashow,jasonstuart,prime,series,shutupi'mtalking,smotherfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-american-living-in-rome-filmaker-kissy-dugan-s2-ep11--41931392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41931392Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:32:44 +0000Maureen LanganKissy Dugan is an American living in Rome with her Italian husband and two sons. She was my first friend in comedy and is now the President of Women in Film, TV, and Media in Italy. We talk about life in Italy vs. the U.S., how her father stood up...2563americaninitaly,comic,femalecomic,italiancomic,womeninmediafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-michael-short-on-europe-s-reaction-to-u-s-election-s2-ep10--41798269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41798269Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:03:54 +0000Maureen LanganJournalist Michael Short joins me from Paris to discuss Europe's reaction to the U.S. election, ethics in journalism and why a taxi driver beat me up in Paris. We worked together at Bloomberg TV and Radio years ago.5053bloomberg,hangingwithlangan,michaelshort,paris,reactiontouselectionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/historian-prof-peter-bales-election-2020-s2-ep9--41763587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41763587Mon, 02 Nov 2020 22:27:27 +0000Maureen LanganHanging With Langan's resident historian Prof. Peter Bales breaks down the states and numbers that could lead to a Biden victory.2181biden,democrats,election202,peterbales,trumpfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendell-potter-heath-insurance-exec-who-left-to-save-his-soul-s2-ep-8--41701985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41701985Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:28:54 +0000Maureen LanganWendell Potter, author of Deadly Spin and Nation on the Take, was a top PR exec with Cigna who worked on campaigns to scare the public into believing healthcare reform would lead to socialism. That was a lie. After witnessing a disturbing scene...2729acha,affordablehealthcareact,centerforhealthanddemocracy,cigna,deadlyspin,healthcare,healthcarereform,nationonthetake,obamacare,wendellpotterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comic-bonnie-mcfarlane-s2-ep-7--41611262www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41611262Fri, 23 Oct 2020 22:22:03 +0000Maureen LanganWe talk about Bonnie's friendship with Anthony Bourdain, life growing up in rural Canada and being married to another comic. Check out our backstage chat where Bonnie shares a shady thing another comic did to her as well as her experiences before...www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2000anthonybourdain,bonniemcfarlane,femalecomics,mywifehatesme,newjerseycomics,richvos,you'rebetterthanmetruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emma-s-revolution-activist-music-duo-s2-ep6--41545984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41545984Tue, 20 Oct 2020 03:15:36 +0000Maureen LanganEmma's Revolution: Pat Humphries and Sandy O are an award-winning activist musical duo who The New York Times calls "Fervent and heartfelt." Their songs have been praised by Pete Seeger and covered by Holly Near. Timely!2780activstmusic,emmasrevolution,peteseegerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joan-rivers-head-writer-comic-larry-amoros-s2-ep-5--41481472Joan only got angry with Larry once. Why? Find out in our backstage chat only available to HWL patrons who subscribe at: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41481472Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:34:09 +0000Maureen LanganLarry Amoros was Joan Rivers' head writer and good friend. Larry has been creative consultant to Barry Manilow since 1992. He talks about working with the two larger than life performers. Joan only got angry with Larry once. Why? Find out in...Joan only got angry with Larry once. Why? Find out in our backstage chat only available to HWL patrons who subscribe at: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2275truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hgtv-host-brian-balthazar-s2-ep-4--41431855Join us Back Stage for the After Show where we dish the dirt on Kathy Griffin. For $10 monthly subscription you'll have access to all new episodes plus Back Stage chats and other treats. Go to: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41431855Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:34:34 +0000Maureen LanganHGTV personality and Pop Culture Pundit Brian Balthazar joins me. We talk Melania Trump saying F-ck Christmas, Paris Hilton's alleged abuse and Brian's new show "Rentovation" on HGTV. Join us Back Stage for the After Show where we dish the dirt on...Join us Back Stage for the After Show where we dish the dirt on Kathy Griffin. For $10 monthly subscription you'll have access to all new episodes plus Back Stage chats and other treats. Go to: www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2145brianbalthazar,fuckchristmas,hgtv,melaniatrump,parishilton,popculture,rentovationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portraits-in-moral-courage-s2-ep3--41385515Get full video interviews, Bonus episodes, backstage chats and more when you subscribe to Hanging With Langan, starting at $5 month, at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41385515Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:19:36 +0000Maureen LanganWould you have the courage of journalist Edward R. Murrow to take on the government? Emerson Prof Tom Cooper joins me to chat about his book Doing The Right Thing: Twelve Portraits in Moral Courage, in which he highlights people whose bravery changed...Get full video interviews, Bonus episodes, backstage chats and more when you subscribe to Hanging With Langan, starting at $5 month, at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>1628doingtherightthing,edwardrmurrow,emersonprofessor,moralcourage,tomcooperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sick-presidents-s2-ep2--41369678
Get full video interviews, bonus episodes, backstage chats and more when you subscribe to Hanging With Langan, starting at $5 month, at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41369678Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:54:48 +0000Maureen LanganComic and history professor Peter Bales joins me to talk "sick presidents." What do Presidents Trump and Wilson have in common. Which presidents hid their illnesses? Who died for food poisoning enroute to Alaska? Get full video interviews,...
Get full video interviews, bonus episodes, backstage chats and more when you subscribe to Hanging With Langan, starting at $5 month, at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>2037femalecomic,femaletalkshowhost,funny,hangingwithlangan,journalist,maureenlangan,presidents,sickpresidents,smart,trumpcorona,woodrowwilsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comic-julia-scotti-funny-that-way-director-susan-sandler-s2-ep1--41297252
Get full video interviews, bonus episodes, backstage chats and more when you subscribe to Hanging With Langan, starting at $5 month, at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41297252Mon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:13 +0000Maureen LanganComic Julia Scotti and director Susan Sandler discuss the documentary Julia Scotti: Funny That Way, which chronicles Julia's life from a man named Rick to a woman named Julia. The highly acclaimed documentary can be seen Oct 16th through Oct 27th at...
Get full video interviews, bonus episodes, backstage chats and more when you subscribe to Hanging With Langan, starting at $5 month, at www.Patreon.com/MaureenLangan]]>3224americasgottalent,comedian,comic,juliascotti,lgbtq,lgbtqfilmfest,newfest,susansandler,transgendertruefull