Talk For Two - The Number 1 Performing Arts Podcast
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsMatt Bailey hosts one of the top entertainment online talk shows, featuring guests from all areas of show business
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Dale and Paula McKenzie – Episode 247
April 03, 2023 14:28 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBTalk For Two’s spotlight on YouTubers begins with Dale and Paula McKenzie They run a YouTube channel that looks at Las Vegas’ history, culture, and the happenings on the strip and beyond. Dale and Paula McKenzie’s story is a fascinating one. The couple have lived in Las Vegas for decades, where Dale forged a career […] The post Dale and Paula McKenzie – Episode 247 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Ray Romano – Episode 246
April 20, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBRay Romano Talks Avoiding Typecasting, Sitcom Reunion Possibilities, and Getting Back Onstage Ray Romano is not slowing down. The Emmy Award-winning comedian and actor spoke with me ahead of his set of stand-up dates this weekend in Las Vegas. This wide-ranging conversation covers Romano’s return to Stand-up after COVID, and what it’s like performing at […] The post Ray Romano – Episode 246 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Banachek – Episode 245
April 01, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBMatt Bailey Enters the Mind of the Banachek, The Mentalist Who Has Fooled Scientists The famed performer and skeptic sat down with Matt Bailey in Las Vegas. Banachek is known as the greatest mentalist in the world. And for good reason. Rising to prominence with acclaimed skeptic James Randi’s Project Alpha, Banachek fooled scientists into […] The post Banachek – Episode 245 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Las Vegas-Based YouTube Filmmaker Pompsie – Episode 244
January 26, 2022 19:59 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBPopular YouTube Creator and Las Vegas Filmmaker Pompsie Sat Down with Me in Person Christopher Pomparelli moved to Vegas about 3 years ago. In that time, he has fallen in love with the city and its surrounding suburbs. Pomparelli has merged his passion for filmmaking and love of Las Vegas to create one of the […] The post Las Vegas-Based YouTube Filmmaker Pompsie – Episode 244 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Yakov Smirnoff – Episode 243
January 19, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBThe Comedian, Artist–and now Doctor–sat down for a revealing interview about his life’s amazing journey. Yakov Smirnoff has been entertaining Americans for more than 5 decades on film, TV, and live on stage. From his breakthrough success on Night Court to performing for Presidents Reagan and Bush, Smirnoff has become synonymous with the Immigrant reaching […] The post Yakov Smirnoff – Episode 243 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Gina Bellman and Christian Kane – Episode 242
July 24, 2021 20:10 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThe hit heist series Leverage is back, and we are proud to welcome stars Gina Bellman and Christian Kane for a special double episode! First up, Gina Bellman discusses rediscovering her Leverage character Sophie Devereaux. This time around with her husband Nate Ford (Academy Award winner Timothy Hutton) dead, Sophie is the mastermind of the […] The post Gina Bellman and Christian Kane – Episode 242 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Last Blockbuster Manager Sandi Harding – Episode 241
July 17, 2021 22:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBMeet The Matron of Nostalgia Who Runs the Last Blockbuster on Earth For many millennials, a trip to Blockbuster on a Friday night was a favored tradition while growing up. Myself included. The yellow walls adorned with plastic DVD cases, endless aisles of movies labeled by genres like “Family,” “Action,” “Thriller” and “New Releases” held […] The post Last Blockbuster Manager Sandi Harding – Episode 241 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Chris Parnell – Episode 240
July 09, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBArcher, Rick & Morty Star Chris Parnell on the Voice That Gave Him a Career Chris Parnell joins me to talk about his varied career. Parnell, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, is best known to audiences as Cyril Figgis on Archer and Jerry on Rick & Morty. In this […] The post Chris Parnell – Episode 240 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Jaidyn & Joshua Triplett – Episode 239
July 02, 2021 22:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBiCarly Star Jaidyn Triplett and her Dad Joshua on Landing a Dream Role Jaidyn and Joshua Triplett are a daughter/dad acting team. Joshua has appeared in numerous television shows since his career began. Jaidyn just landed a dream role: series regular on the Paramount+ reboot of the Nickelodeon hit series, iCarly. The new iCarly is […] The post Jaidyn & Joshua Triplett – Episode 239 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Josh Stamberg – Episode 238
February 05, 2021 23:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBJosh Stamberg teases what to expect from WandaVision Josh Stamberg plays S.W.O.R.D acting director Timothy Hayward on WandaVision, the show that is creating a lot of buzz among Marvel Universe fans for its unique approach to storytelling. If you haven’t heard yet, WandaVision tells the story of Wanda Maximoff (a.k.a the Scarlet Witch) and her […] The post Josh Stamberg – Episode 238 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Devon Graye and Leslie Hope – Episode 237
February 01, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBTwo Familiar On-Screen Faces Who are Forging a Career Behind the Scenes Lauded character actor Leslie Hope and former Dexter star Devon Graye talk about going from actors to creative forces behind-the-scenes. Devon Graye is known to Dexter fans as young Dexter in the first few seasons of the Showtime dark comedy. In recent years, […] The post Devon Graye and Leslie Hope – Episode 237 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Dr. Henry Lee – Episode 236
January 15, 2021 23:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBThe Future of Forensic Science with the Legendary Dr. Henry Lee Growing up, there was a show I absolutely loved–still love to this day–called Forensic Files. This show, with silky-voiced narrator Peter Thomas somehow managing to make True Crime soothing, is a bedtime standard for me. And I’m not alone. YouTube Bill Hader True Crime. […] The post Dr. Henry Lee – Episode 236 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Dr. Cyril Wecht – Episode 235
January 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBForensic Pathologist Cyril Wecht on his Life and Deaths Dr. Cyril Wecht is a name known to many in forensics. He has consulted on some of the most high-profile cases. Dr. Wecht is a forensic pathologist. Put bluntly, he is somebody who studies dead bodies, and performs autopsies with an eye toward figuring how a […] The post Dr. Cyril Wecht – Episode 235 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Brian Ross – Episode 234
January 14, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBPRIMETIME SPECIAL: Investigative Reporter Brian Ross on the Capitol Siege, Trump’s Presidency, and More Brian Ross has been at the forefront of breaking news for decades. An investigative journalist, Ross’s reporting has dug deep and pulled back the curtain on everyone from criminals to the Washington elite. In a conversation taking place in the shadow […] The post Brian Ross – Episode 234 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Richard Dolan – Episode 233
January 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBUfologist Richard Dolan on What Could be Beyond The Stars Do you believe in UFOS? What if I told you it’s possible–even probable–that high-level government agencies–agencies with even more power than the President of the United States–have been concealing information about unidentified aircraft for decades. You’d think I’m a kook, right? What’s this guy who […] The post Richard Dolan – Episode 233 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Jeff Meldrum, PhD – Episode 232
January 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBAnthropologist Dr. Jeff Meldrum on the Clues Bigfoot’s Prints Leave Behind Welcome everybody to our Mystery Week. I am excited to kick things off with Dr. Jeff Meldrum. Dr. Meldrum is a professor of Anatomy and Anthropology at Idaho State University. However, he is known to the world of Sasquatch believers as the foremost expert […] The post Jeff Meldrum, PhD – Episode 232 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Robert Picardo – Episode 231
January 08, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe Out-of-this-World Career of Robert Picardo Some of Robert Picardo’s most well-known roles are in the biggest Sci-Fi franchises of all time. He was the Cowboy in Innerspace, Richard Woolsey in the Stargate franchise, and of course his most-beloved role as the Doctor (Emergency Medical Hologram) on Star Trek: Voyager. Of course, Picardo has had […] The post Robert Picardo – Episode 231 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Carole Baskin – Episode 230
December 31, 2020 21:46 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBHey all you cool cats and kittens, it’s time for our BIGGEST episode ever with the Queen of our Quarantine, Carole Baskin! It’s certainly been a big year here at Talk For Two. From returning after a 6 month hiatus with Larry King. Then welcoming Everyone from Jerry Springer to Oliver Stone. Judges Patricia DiMango […] The post Carole Baskin – Episode 230 appeared first on Talk For Two.
229 – Frank Mir
December 25, 2020 23:15 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB2x UFC Heavyweight Frank Mir gets “Bare” with Matt Bailey Hi Everyone! And Merry Christmas. Welcome back to another Episode of Talk for Two on this most festive of holidays. I am so thrilled to have special guest Frank Mir. A former two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, he holds the record for the most finishes and […] The post 229 – Frank Mir appeared first on Talk For Two.
Fran Drescher – Episode 228
December 23, 2020 22:28 - 28 minutes - 39 MBShe’s the Nanny Named Fran, but in The Christmas Set-Up Fran Drescher plays meddling mom Kate in Lifetime’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Christmas movie. In this chat, we talk about everything from how the made-for-TV movie was filmed during the pandemic, to how the cast bonded inside the production’s “COVID Bubble.” Fran also updates us on the […] The post Fran Drescher – Episode 228 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Daphne Maxwell Reid – Episode 227
December 12, 2020 01:24 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBDaphne Maxwell Reid opens up about reuniting with her Fresh Prince Co-Stars on HBO Daphne Maxwell Reid played Aunt Viv from the end of the third season to the conclusion of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’s run. Maxwell Reid sits down and candidly discusses the emotions she felt finally reuniting with all her former co-stars. […] The post Daphne Maxwell Reid – Episode 227 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Rob Paulsen – Episode 226
November 06, 2020 00:30 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBRob Paulsen’s Big Voice, Big Career, and Even Bigger Heart The Animaniacs star sits down with Matt Bailey ahead of the premiere of the hit cartoon series’ revival on Hulu premiering November 20th. Rob Paulsen is one of the most well-known and respected voice actors. His career has spanned 5 decades, beginning with Teenage Mutant […] The post Rob Paulsen – Episode 226 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Sean Spicer – Episode 225
November 05, 2020 00:30 - 29 minutes - 40 MBSean Spicer: The Man Behind the Message In a revealing interview, Sean opens up about his career before the White House, and how becoming a pop-culture figure has changed his life. In his new book, Leading America: President Trump’s Commitment to People, Patriotism, and Capitalism, Spicer examines how the media has reacted to the Trump […] The post Sean Spicer – Episode 225 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Joan Lunden – Episode 224
November 04, 2020 00:30 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBGetting Candid with Joan Lunden Broadcasting legend Joan Lunden sits down with Matt to discuss her new book Why Did I Come Into This Room? The television veteran discusses her favorite moments adventuring around the globe in the early days of Good Morning America. Plus, Ms. Lunden gets candid about her thoughts regarding the state […] The post Joan Lunden – Episode 224 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Rod Blagojevich – Episode 223
November 03, 2020 00:37 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBGovernor Rod Blagojevich Shares his Side of the Story Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich sits down with Matt to discuss his side of the case that sent him to prison for 8 years. Convicted of trying to sell President Barack Obama’s senate seat, Blagojevich was sentenced to 14 years in a maximum-security prison for a […] The post Rod Blagojevich – Episode 223 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Oliver Stone – Episode 222
September 11, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBOliver Stone: “Anyone who looks at a director as a God is nuts” On this 19th anniversary of 9/11, I am honored to welcome a Multi-Academy Award-winning filmmaker whose work has captured the drama of real life, including the tragic events at the World Trade Center. His films have entered the pop culture lexicon, transcending […] The post Oliver Stone – Episode 222 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Jerry Springer – Episode 221
September 04, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBFrom Jerry! Jerry! Jerry! to Keeping Order in the Court, Jerry Springer on his Long and Winding Career Jerry Springer has done a lot in his career. Way more than you think. He was a lawyer, Mayor of Cincinnati, and news anchor all before becoming one of TV’s most beloved tabloid talk show hosts. Springer […] The post Jerry Springer – Episode 221 appeared first on Talk For Two.
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt – Episode 220
August 28, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 42.1 MBJ. Kenji Lopez-Alt was born to serve–both food and his community My guest today is another celebrity chef– this time of the YouTube variety. J. Kenji Lopez Alt is a California-based chef, Restaurateur, New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and columnist. His restaurant, Wursthall, has been doing tremendous good for food service workers and the […] The post J. Kenji Lopez-Alt – Episode 220 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Jan Lewan – Episode 219
August 07, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBPolka Ponzi Scheme: The Jan Lewan Story (From The Vault Episode 2) Polish native Jan Lewan shot to regional fame in my native Pennsylvania as “The Polka King,” often appearing on television with his flamboyant costumes and outlandish personality. He’s been called the Liberace of Polka. Soon, Lewan developed a strong and devout national following […] The post Jan Lewan – Episode 219 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Victor Yerrid – Episode 218
July 31, 2020 22:00 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBVictor Yerrid on the smashing success of Puppet Epic The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Welcome to the first episode in our “From the Vault” series here on Talk for Two! My big confession is that sometimes I conduct an interview and never air it. I don’t mean to withhold. I just end up focused […] The post Victor Yerrid – Episode 218 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Xander Berkeley – Episode 217
July 24, 2020 22:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBVersatile and Villainous Actor Xander Berkeley opens up about Breaking Out of the Bad Guy Mold WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FROM MANY OF XANDER BERKELEY’S MOST FAMOUS ROLES Our guest today is another incredibly prolific actor. Xander Berkeley is best known for his roles in Sid and Nancy, Candyman, The Mentalist, and The Walking […] The post Xander Berkeley – Episode 217 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Greg Page – Episode 216
July 17, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBOriginal Yellow Wiggle Greg Page discusses the Sudden Cardiac Arrest that changed his life. Our guest today is Greg Page, original lead singer and yellow-skivvy-wearer for children’s rock group The Wiggles. He joins us to talk about his harrowing brush with death: Surviving sudden cardiac arrest. Page collapsed as he was leaving the stage following […] The post Greg Page – Episode 216 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Stargate Atlantis: Torri Higginson and Robert C Cooper – Episode 215
July 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBGo through the Stargate with Stargate: Atlantis star Torri Higginson and co-creator Robert C. Cooper in this very special double episode. As many of you may know by now, I am a huge sci-fi fan. But when people ask me Star Trek or Wars. I say neither, Gate. Stargate is one of the most story […] The post Stargate Atlantis: Torri Higginson and Robert C Cooper – Episode 215 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Patrick Duffy – Episode 214
July 03, 2020 22:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBPatrick Duffy sits down with Matt Bailey and co-Host Gary Rosen to discuss why he’ll always return to Dallas Patrick Duffy is the rare star who embraces without shame the role that brought him stardom. Duffy has played Bobby Ewing off-and-on for the last five decades across various series, films, and revivals of the hit […] The post Patrick Duffy – Episode 214 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Gary Rosen – Episode 213
July 01, 2020 20:07 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBToday, my guest is somebody who’s had an amazing career. You might not know his name–or even his work–but this gentleman knows Hollywood better than most. Gary Rosen is a Veteran publicist who has had his hand in multiple projects over the years. He was also a journalist and writer for a number of high […] The post Gary Rosen – Episode 213 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Richard Kind – Episode 212
June 25, 2020 22:05 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBMatt Bailey has an eye-opening conversation with iconic character actor Richard Kind Talk For Two is proud to welcome one of the most recognizable actors in the world. Richard Kind has done nearly everything in his career. From Spin City and Mad About You to Inside Out, his quirky characters are now a part of […] The post Richard Kind – Episode 212 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Billy West – Episode 211
June 18, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBFuturama and Ren and Stimpy star Billy West (and all of his characters) chats with Matt Bailey Who is Billy West? A better question: Who ISN’T Billy West? He’s Doug Funnie on Disney’s Doug (Yes, I said Nickelodeon on the episode. Don’t judge me. Today’s my birthday and I’m officially over the hill of my […] The post Billy West – Episode 211 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Judge Michael Corriero – Episode 210
June 14, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 29 MBHot Bench star and juvenile justice advocate Judge Michael Corriero chats with Matt Bailey Welcome, everyone to another legal edition of Talk For Two. You may recall that a few weeks ago, we welcomed Judge Patricia DiMango of Hot Bench on the program. Now, we welcome Judge Michael Corriero to the program, also from Hot […] The post Judge Michael Corriero – Episode 210 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Francois Clemmons – Episode 209
June 01, 2020 21:28 - 1 hour - 107 MBCelebrate Pride with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood star Francois Clemmons. These are uncertain times. Riots in the streets, a pandemic going on, and a general sense that the world is changing–and not for the better. It is my hope that Pride month this year will be a beacon of light in the dark days that are […] The post Francois Clemmons – Episode 209 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Justice Patricia DiMango – Episode 208
May 23, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBAll Rise! Justice Patricia DiMango from Hot Bench holds court with Matt Bailey Justice Patricia DiMango was first appointed to serve as a judge in the criminal courts for the city of New York by Mayor Rudy Giuliani. She was the first Italian-American woman ever appointed to that position. She was later elected to the […] The post Justice Patricia DiMango – Episode 208 appeared first on Talk For Two.
George Takei – Episode 207
May 17, 2020 18:17 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBMatt Bailey chats with pop culture icon George Takei about the real-life story behind the musical Allegiance I am thrilled to welcome a true pop culture icon. George Takei is a Star Trek legend, social media superstar, and has guest starred on just about every television show imaginable. In 2015, Takei made his Broadway debut […] The post George Takei – Episode 207 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Larry King – Episode 206
May 02, 2020 16:55 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBLarry King has interviewed tens of thousands of guests throughout a career that has now entered its seventh decade. His name is synonymous with conversation, and it is more than fair to say his nightly discussions on CNN changed the world. The post Larry King – Episode 206 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Nickelodeon Animation Stars Debi Derryberry and Richard Horvitz – Episode 205
November 28, 2019 21:24 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBHappy Thanksgiving! It’s NICKTOON DAY here on Talk For Two! I know you’ve heard their voices, and, in our last installment from April’s Great Philadelphia Comic-Con, those voices talk to me! Debi Derryberry is known for her work as Jimmy Neutron, the iconic Nicktoon character whose successful movie spawned a TV show loved by kids […] The post Nickelodeon Animation Stars Debi Derryberry and Richard Horvitz – Episode 205 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Emmy Winner Gordon Clapp – Episode 204
November 20, 2019 01:45 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBEmmy Winner and The Great Society Star Gordon Clapp Talks Broadway, Cops, and Robert Frost Today, I am proud to welcome Gordon Clapp. Best known for his Emmy-winning turn as Detective Greg Medavoy on NYPD Blue, Clapp is currently co-starring in the Broadway production of A Great Society, where he portrays the infamous FBI director, […] The post Emmy Winner Gordon Clapp – Episode 204 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Barney Body Performer and Photographer Carey Stinson – Episode 203
November 06, 2019 21:49 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBThe man inside the Barney Suit for 22 Years, Carey Stinson, announces a brand-new podcast, Purple Roads, exclusively on Talk For Two! I have no idea how to begin explaining how excited I am for today’s episode. This is a huge honor for me. We have a major announcement from someone I have respected…since I […] The post Barney Body Performer and Photographer Carey Stinson – Episode 203 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Jennifer Marshall, Host of “Mysteries Decoded” – Episode 202
September 09, 2019 21:21 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBPrivate Investigator and host of the CW series Mysteries Decoded, Jennifer Marshall delves into Area 51, Bigfoot, and so much more on today’s show! Today, we get to explore a whole different realm here on Talk For Two. Actually, it’s a whole bunch of different realms: The paranormal, the cryptid, the unidentified, the unexplained–I LOVE […] The post Jennifer Marshall, Host of “Mysteries Decoded” – Episode 202 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Nancy Grace – Episode 201
August 29, 2019 18:17 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBNancy Grace Returns to Talk For Two to talk with Matt about her new series on the Oxygen Network, Injustice with Nancy Grace. Today, I am so thrilled to welcome back one of my favorite people in the world, Nancy Grace. Grace has a brand new show on the Oxygen network, called Injustice with Nancy […] The post Nancy Grace – Episode 201 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Terry Fator’s 10th Anniversary at the Mirage & More Surprises – Episode 200
August 14, 2019 15:09 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIt’s Talk For Two’s 200th episode, featuring Matt Bailey and Chris Ortiz, a trip to Vegas, and a never-before-released interview with Terry Fator. On an episode literally months in the making, Myself and co-host Chris Ortiz take a look back at our March trip to Vegas, where we took part in Terry Fator’s 10th anniversary […] The post Terry Fator’s 10th Anniversary at the Mirage & More Surprises – Episode 200 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Anthony Field – Episode 199
July 27, 2019 19:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBToday Matt Welcomes Anthony Field, the founder of the mega-popular children’s band The Wiggles. There are some interviews that leave me a bit nervous heading into them. For some reason, those interviews typically have to do with childhood nostalgia. I don’t know why. But if I get the chance to talk to someone who was […] The post Anthony Field – Episode 199 appeared first on Talk For Two.
Cast of The Expanse: Dominique Tipper and Cas Anvar – Episode 198
July 20, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBToday, Matt, along with producer Max Hornig, welcomes Cas Anvar and Dominique Tipper, two stars of the Amazon Prime original Science fiction Space Opera, The Expanse. The Expanse developed a strong following during its three seasons on The SyFy channel. After SyFy canceled it, Fans took up arms and persuaded Amazon Prime–where each completed season […] The post Cast of The Expanse: Dominique Tipper and Cas Anvar – Episode 198 appeared first on Talk For Two.