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Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast

M.O.C.H.A.A.

The New York Times hailed Bobby Rivers as "a master interviewer with a gift for banter" on his VH1 celebrity talk show in the late 1980s. Bobby Rivers has been a prime time talk show host, an ABC News movie critic and entertainment news contributor, a syndicated game show host and a Food Network host. Whoopi Goldberg picked him to be on her Premiere Radio weekday morning show in 2006. He's acted in national TV commercials and played a recurring comedy character for The Onion. A longtime SAG-AFTRA union member, he's proud to have been the first African-American to get a talk show on VH1 and also to be one of the few black performers who's been a weekly movie critic and film historian on network TV. On VH1, some of his guests were Kirk Douglas, Norman Mailer, Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Ben Kingsley, Paul McCartney, Carlos Santana, Omar Sharif, Patrick Swayze, Sally Field, cartoon voiceover legend Mel Blanc and Whoopi Goldberg. Bobby Rivers grew up in South Central L.A., graduated from a high school in Watts and got a B.A. from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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In this super packed episode of MOCHAA, Bobby and Keith talk about the latest #MeToo Moment involving Les Moonves and actress/writer/director, Illeana Douglas. Bobby even shares a moment that he even had with Moonves. Along the way, they talk about the recent dust up of Scott Feinberg's comment regarding Oscar, Emmy, Tony Award winning actress, Viola Davis and The Help. They also talk about a couple of shows on Showtime, including Jim Carrey's Latest Show, KIDDING. More Bobby Rivers: http://bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com/ More Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecomic.com Illeana Douglas: https://www.illeanadouglas.com/ Illeana Douglas talks to New Yorker Radio: https://www.newyorker.com/podcast/the-new-yorker-radio-hour/illeana-douglas-steps-forward-and-rachel-carson-at-sea Jim Carrey's KIDDING: http://www.sho.com/kidding?s_cid=pse-kidding-13439 SHAMELESS: http://www.sho.com/shameless Feinberg v Viola Davis: https://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/112319282.html
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MOCHAA Moment- A Tale of Two Funerals

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09/03/18 • 18 min


The men of MOCHAA could not help but join the country in mourning the loss of both The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and the great Sen. John McCain. They chat about the difference in sendoffs, as well as, take a look at some of the more political moments within the services. Recorded September 1, 2018. Hangar Studios. About Bobby Rivers: http://bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com About Keith Price: http://keithpricecomic.com
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MOCHAA Moment- Fall Colors on Turner Classic Movies

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09/03/18 • 30 min


As we soon enter into the Fall , it seems that the folks at TCM are going to be adding some extra color to the month. The men of MOCHAA discuss the upcoming Black Experience on Film series for the month. TCM has partnered with the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) to present a month-long study of these movies. This prompts a great conversation about representation in film review and criticism. More Bobby Rivers: http://bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More Keith Price: http://keithpricecomic.com About The Black Experience on Film on TCM: https://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/1427466%7C1427467/AAFCA-Presents-The-Black-Experience-on-Film-Tues-Thurs-in-September.html
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MOCHAA MOMENT- Ainsley, Meryl, and Me

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08/22/18 • 14 min


In this mini episode of MOCHAA, Bobby Rivers remembers a career defining moment that includes Netflix Personality, Ainsley Harriot, and 3x Academy Award© winner, Meryl Streep. Sit back and enjoy a cup of MOCHAA. More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More on Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs
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08/20/18 • 45 min


The Men of MOCHAA have returned to talk about the loss of the Queen of Soul, the latest conversation coming from The Academy Awards, and a whole lot more conversation. Recorded 8/18/18 @ The Hangar Studios More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More on Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs RIP Aretha Franklin: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/16/obituaries/aretha-franklin-dead.html About The Oscars© https://variety.com/2018/film/news/academy-sets-three-hour-broadcast-adds-popular-film-category-1202899382/
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MOCHAA MOMENT_ The Wrath Of An Omarosa Scorned

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08/20/18 • 53 min


The men of MOCHAA are torn with how they feel about the reality star/Former White House Staffer, Omarosa Manigault Newman, and her latest attention grabbing moment with her tell-all book about her time in the White House. Her earth shattering confirmation about her boss' racist and misogynistic attitudes that seem to be shocking misinformed America as you listen. See with which Men of MOCHAA you agree. Sit back and get a big cup of MOCHAA. More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More on Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs
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The men of MOCHAA are back. Bobby Rivers and Keith Price are back to dish and talk about some of the latest by 45. There is a request to create a new cocktail. Bobby also takes some time to talk about upcoming films that are bringing new conversations to diversity, and how far black men in "news reporting" have come, especially in the morning. Sit back an have a sip of MOCHAA. More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More on Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs
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The Men of MOCHAA are back, and sometimes it takes a few moments to pull it together in the middle of the current news. Bobby and Keith talk about some of their favorite things on Netflix*. Bobby revisits a moment in time that certainly is one of the reasons that the Stage Door Camp was created. In addition to all of that, is a fun conversation between 2 insanely funny and fabulous friends. Please enjoy another episode of MOCHAA. More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More on Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs References: https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/barbra-streisand-netflix-specials-a-star-is-born-1202840095/ Luke Cage: https://www.netflix.com/title/80002537 Hap and Leonard* https://www.netflix.com/title/80032178 *Correction: Hap and Leonard Seasons 1 and 2 are on NETFLIX. Season 3 is pending release. Information on Season 3: https://www.sundancetv.com/shows/hap-and-leonard
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07/24/18 • 34 min


In this episode of MOCHAA, Bobby and Keith talk about the EMMY© Awards, sort of. Bobby makes mention of a new show on TV that is really different. He also brings attention to an LA Times article about the importance People of Color in the world of Film review and Criticism. This sparks some great anecdotes and the usual laughter. Please enjoy another helping of MOCHAA. LA Times Article: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-et-mn-film-critics-diversity/ More on BobbyRivers: http://www.bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com More on Keith Price: http://www.keithpricecurtaincall.com On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MOCHAAwithBobby https://twitter.com/BobbyRiversTV https://twitter.com/kpcurtaincall https://twitter.com/comedydaddy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyRiversPodcast/?ref=br_rs
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As things heat up in Dallas between the law and people of color, the men of MOCHAA couldn't help but talk about it. It does lead to a more conscious conversation about some of the current state of affairs. It's hard to have these conversations, but somehow, the guys find a little laughter. Sit back and enjoy a little MOCHAA. More Bobby Rivers: http://bobbyriverstv.blogspot.com Keith Price: http://keithpricecomic.com Recorded 9/15/18 at The Hangar Studios: http://thehangarstudios.com
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How many episodes does Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast have?

Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast cover?

The podcast is about New York, Film, Theater, Television, Podcasts, Trivia and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast?

The episode title 'MOCHAA Moment- Illeana Douglas, Les Moonves & Bobby, Viola Davis, Jim Carrey, and more' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast?

The average episode length on Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast released?

Episodes of Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast are typically released every 11 days, 11 hours.

When was the first episode of Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast?

The first episode of Bobby Rivers' M.O.C.H.A.A. Podcast was released on Aug 19, 2017.

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