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The Eighty-Eighth One... and Pleasant Gehman
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07/22/22 • 66 min
Episode 88 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is multi-disciplinary artist, writer, professional dancer, actor, psychic, musician and painter Pleasant Gehman.
A Hollywood rock ‘n’ roll icon, during the 1970s, she was one of the first punks in Los Angeles, documenting the scene she helped create in her fanzine LOBOTOMY, which lead to writing for the top mainstream rock publications. During the 1980s, she toured fronting her three bands, all of whom released multiple recordings: Screamin’ Sirens, The Ringling Sisters and Honk If Yer Horny. Concurrently, she was the talent booker for the seminal Los Angeles “alternative” clubs Cathay De Grande and Raji’s.
Since the early 1990s, under the stage name Princess Farhana, she has appeared internationally as a professional belly dance and burlesque performer and teacher, touring in Egypt, Turkey, China, Australia, and constantly across Europe, the United Kingdom and North America. She’s danced and acted in numerous motion pictures, in music videos and on television shows and has been featured in many documentaries on belly dance and burlesque, performing and as an interview subject. In 2009, she was the star of Steve Balderson’s feature-length documentary UNDERBELLY: A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF PRINCESS FARHANA, released worldwide in theaters as well as on DVD.
A practicing witch, her work as a psychic, intuitive Tarot reader and energy healer has been life-long; she currently shares her gifts with clients worldwide. From the age of sixteen onwards, Pleasant has been a journalist and cultural commentator with literally thousands of articles published nationally and internationally on everything from rock ‘n’ roll to the paranormal, from magic to homeless teenagers. Her memoirs, short stories and poetry have been widely anthologized and many works were recorded on her spoken word CD Ruined.
In March 2020, she launched the popular podcast THE DEVIL’S MUSIC, which explores the intersection of rock’n’roll and the occult. It is available across all podcasting platforms.
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The Seventy-Sixth One... and Alejandro Patiño
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02/04/22 • 60 min
Episode 76 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is actor and producer Alejandro Patiño.
Alejandro Patiño was born and raised in Southern California. Since it was expected that he would take over the family business (they owned a successful Market Deli in Compton), he decided to enter college as a Business Major. It was there that he discovered the theater department and dove into acting and dancing. After doing a handful of background work on some classic television series like HILL STREET BLUES, he then chose to take things more seriously and focused on a career as an actor.
On television he is known for his recurring role of Ralph, Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria)’s gardner, on the long-running ABC series DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, as well as Cesar on the FX series THE BRIDGE. He has also appeared on numerous television series including Amazon Prime’s BOSCH, BET+’s THE FAMILY BUSINESS, CBS’ MEDIUM, MY NAME IS EARL, Showtime’s WEEDS, the Coen Brothers’ Netflix THE BALLAD OF BUSTER SCRUGGS, RAISING HOPE, HOUSE, ROSWELL, IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, ER, and THE SHIELD.
On film he is known for his leading role as Ernesto (opposite Matt Bomer) in John Butler’s PAPI CHULO. He has also appeared in numerous films including BOWFINGER, THE HEARTBREAK KID, LOWER LEARNING, FAST & FURIOUS, ROBBING PETER, DREAM, THE RUNAWAYS, IRON MAN 2, THE KID & I, DELTA FARCE,
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The Seventy-Fifth One... and a revisit with Randall Slavin
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01/21/22 • 73 min
Episode 75 and Wendi and Dfernando revisit their guest interview with Hollywood actor-turned-renown photographer Randall Slavin.
Picking up a camera didn't start out as an artistic pursuit for Randall Slavin. While working a dead end job in a gas station, he wandered into a local photography studio and struck up a friendship with the owner. The owner took the young Slavin under his wing and taught him a few photography basics, then promptly fired him a few months later. With nowhere else to turn, Slavin put one foot in front of the other and never looked back. In the years since and through his lens, he's documented his journey.
As an actor he was seen on numerous classic TV shows: ROSEANNE, CYBILL, BEVERLY HILLS 90210, THE PRACTICE, ANGEL, to CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, and on film in ZOOLANDER, PRIMAL FEAR, and LEGENDS OF THE FALL.
Randall Slavin had his photography debut in the prestigious New York Times Magazine and his work has appeared in Vanity Fair, GQ, Esquire, Rolling Stone and many others. Slavin had his first exhibit in Paris in 2008 and a solo show at Annenberg Space For Photography in 2011. He received the 2011 Hollywood Style Award for "Photographer of the Year."
From the vinyl seats of Hollywood nightclubs in 1999 to glossy cover shoots in New York, Slavin has captured snapshots of it all, encapsulated in his debut photography collection, WE ALL WANT SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL. Featuring stunning portraits and spirited candids of the most recognizable people in Hollywood, Slavin offers us a peek behind the curtain in this ultimately revelatory collection that will last a lifetime.
Also on Episode 75, Wendi and Dfernando talk about the late great fashion icon Andre Leon Talley, and Dfernando shares his experience attending a post-screening Q&A for the 2019 Truman Capote documentary THE CAPOTE TAPES that featured Talley.
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The Sixty-Fifth One... and Moshow The Cat Rapper
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10/08/21 • 51 min
Episode 65 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is with rapper, entertainer and author Moshow The Cat Rapper.
Born and raised in inner Baltimore, MD, Moshow defied the odds to build a name for himself as the Internet’s premiere Cat Rapper. He is primarily known for his songs about cats and women who love them.
He is featured on the “Cat Rappers Delight” episode of the Netflix docu-series CAT PEOPLE, and has been advocating for the rights of cats for many years and works with the Million Cat Challenge to save cats in North America.
Moshow has also released several albums: CAT RAPPER DROPPING HEAT, ONLY CAT PEOPLE UNDERSTAND, CAT LOVE-EP, CAT LOVE-EP 2, as well as several singles.
In addition, Moshow is the author of six books (so far): A NEW CATTITUDE: An Illustrated Guide to Getting thru Tough Times, KITTY LITTY: iAmMoshow’s Guide to Drawing Cats, iAmMoshow THE CAT RAPPER: OFFICIAL COLORING BOOK, iAmMoshow THE CAT RAPPER: Official Coloring Book Meowliday Edition, iAmMoshow THE CAT RAPPER Official Coloring Book Cattastic Edition, and ADOPT A CAT: iAmMoshow’st Lyrical Cat Tales.
His mission is to inspire the world, sharing with others the lessons he has learned. He reminds us to never give up on ourselves, and to follow our dreams, no matter where they take us!
Moshow now calls Portland, Oregon his home with his wife EmSee and their 5 spirited cats: Black $avage, Sushi, Lil Parmesan, Mega Mam...
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The Sixty-Seventh One... and Jennifer Irwin
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11/05/21 • 50 min
Episode 67 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is actress and writer Jennifer Irwin.
Jennifer Irwin is best known for her roles on television as Virginia Kremp on the long-running ABC TV comedy THE GOLDBERGS, Linda Michaels on ABC TV’s comedy STILL STANDING, Dolly Durkins on the CW’s iZOMBIE, Laurie Neustadt on the NBC TV comedy SUPERSTORE, and as Dee Dee, Moira Rose’s sister on the now-classic multi-award winning comedy SCHITT$ CREEK.
A graduate of Montreal's McGill University, Toronto-native Irwin began her professional career in show business as a child actress in the 1985 mini-series ANNE OF GREEN GABLES and the horror feature THE GATE before joining THE SECOND CITY comedy troupe. Irwin worked with THE SECOND CITY from the mid-1990s, appearing in dozens of varied comedic stage performances including challenging improvisational pieces.
With Canada as a hotbed of film production, Irwin landed supporting roles in many feature films including 1996's MRS. WINTERBOURNE (alongside Ricki Lake, Brendan Fraser, and the legendary Shirley MacLaine), 1998's BLUES BROTHERS 2000, and 1999’s SUPERSTAR - the feature film adaptation of Molly Shannon's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE character Mary Katherine Gallagher, where her performance earned her a Canadian Comedy Award nomination.
Irwin then set her sights on Los Angeles, where she hoped to launch a career as a comedic actress. Within weeks of arriving, she landed a guest role on the CBS TV’s sitcom 1 Listener
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04/09/20 • 0 min
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The Twenty-Fourth One... and Gala Darling
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09/18/20 • 57 min
Wendi and Dfernando's twenty-fourth episode and their guest interview is bestselling author, speaker, professional optimist, and founder of The Vortex: Gala Darling.
Gala Darling has been teaching radical self-love — a selection of powerful techniques and tools which help women transform their lives — for over a decade. Her work helps women find their voice, live without fear, and fall in love with life.
Born in New Zealand, she moved to NYC with one suitcase when she was 24 years old, and used radical self-love to heal from an eating disorder and depression.
She is the bestselling author of three books: Radical Self-Love: A Guide To Loving Yourself And Living Your Dreams (2016), Radical Radiance: How To Make Love To The Universe And Manifest Anything (2019), and Hologram Heart: A Radiant Guide To The Romantic Revolution (2020). Her first book, Radical Self-Love, went to #1 in its category and has been translated into five languages.
Her blog, galadarling.com, has been going strong for way over a decade, and features over 2700 articles dedicated to inspiring and uplifting women. She holds workshops, leads international retreats (featured in Vogue), and regularly travels the world speaking to excitable crowds.
In addition to Vogue, she has also been featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, New York Post, Elle, Cosmopolitan, The Daily Telegraph, The Age, and countless others. She has been endorsed by Oprah (her book Radical Self-Love was chosen by O Magazine as one of their best on self-love), and has been interviewed on CBS, ABC News, and Hay House Radio. Gala has spoken about radical self-love at SXSW Interactive and dozens of other events across the world, in addition to lecturing at NYU (twice). Her TED Talk has been viewed over 250,000 times.
Gala has worn mouse ears in Iceland's Blue Lagoon, walked the runway at New York Fashion Week, and once danced naked in front of strangers at a self-esteem workshop. She believes in kale and crystals, goal-setting and gratitude, kaleidoscopic colour and kicking ass.
Gala is the founder of The Vortex, a community of babes who are devoted to feeling good and creating sensational lives. The Vortex is an international bad bitch crew, over a thousand strong, who come together every day to learn new skills, support one another, and swap notes on how to live sensational lives.
Also on Episode 24, Wendi and Dfernando mention the California fires and gender reveal parties, the deleted "Shrimp Fork" scene in the now-classic comedy BRIDESMAIDS, and on the RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's I LOVE LUCY and THE LUCY SHOW on Hulu, missing the GAP commercials, Mad...
The Eighty-Fifth One... and it's Wendi & Dfernando
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06/17/22 • 15 min
Episode 85 and Wendi and Dfernando do some catching up. Wendi shares she had COVID (get your boosters, kids!), revisiting the original Australian comedy series KATH & KIM, and thinking about some new segments to add to the podcast:
First one is: GORGEOUS LIVING - ways that you can live gorgeously.
Second one is: QUEEN ENERGY - when you stand in your power, ladies.
And Wendi and Dfernando discuss her new haircut she did herself, thanks to Jayne Matthews (@jayne_edosalon). Wendi used the Bangs & Layers Bundle to create her new haircut/hairstyle. Visit Jayne Matthews' website for full details and DIY Classes, etc.
Also, there's some updates on past guests: Hayley Orrantia's appearance on FOX TV's THE MASK SINGER and the star-studded production of the Cyndi Lauper Broadway musical KINKY BOOTS at the Hollywood Bowl; and a limited engagement of A STAR IS BORED author Byron Lane's acclaimed play TILDA SWINTON ANSWERS AN AD ON CRAIG'S LIST, starring Tom Lenk as Tilda Swinton.
On THE RIPE REPORT, Dfernando shares 2 of his favorite NYC-based RIPES: CRIOLLAS Baked Empanadas, authentic Argentinean empanadas available at the Turnstyle Underground Market (located underground at the 59th Street/Columbus Circle subway station!), and the old elevated rail line park THE HIGH LINE. Wendi shares a new discovery: the Showtime TV series I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, created and starring former SNL cast member Vanessa Bayer, Molly Shannon, Jenifer Lewis and Matt Rogers, and which takes place in the world of a major home shopping network. Also, take a listen to Matt Rogers' and SNL's Bowen Yang's podcast LAS CULTURISTAS.
The Sixtieth One... and Laraine Newman
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08/13/21 • 52 min
Episode 60 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is actress, writer, comedian and voice artist Laraine Newman.
An original SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE cast member, Laraine Newman grew up in Los Angeles with movie star neighbors, was witness to the 1960’s music scene, saw the rise of comedy in the early 1970s, and studied mime in Paris under the tutelage of Marcel Marceau.
Already having older sister Tracy pursuing a career in entertainment, "do not go into show business,” was Newman's mother's advice to her. But, when she appeared on the TV show KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS at the age of 4 and got big laughs lying to host Art Linkletter, she knew something was up.
While studying improvisation in the early 1970s with Gary Austin, she co-founded The Groundlings, the now-legendary Los Angeles–based improv and sketch-comedy troupe. Lorne Michaels, then a young producer, took along his friend Lily Tomlin one night and caught Newman's act and cast her for a spot on the 1975 Emmy Award winning THE LILY TOMLIN SPECIAL (Newman's television debut).
Lorne would return months later to The Groundlings to recruit her for his new variety series for NBC, then titled NBC’S SATURDAY NIGHT, where (at 23 years of age) she became one of the original cast members - known as The Not Ready for Prime Time Players - appearing on the show from its inception in 1975 through 1980.
On, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Newman is best known for her roles as Connie Conehead, Valley girl Sherry, and Christie Christina, the ditzy co-host of E. Buzz Miller’s (Dan Aykroyd) public-access television cable TV show. Newman also played a TV news reporter for WEEKEND UPDATE with anchor Chevy Chase (Season 1) and later Jane Curtin (Seasons 2 thru 5).
As a member of the original cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, Laraine Newman was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2017.
On film she appeared in AMERICAN HOT WAX, WHOLLY MOSES!, PERFECT, Woody Allen’s STARDUST MEMORIES, FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS and as
The Eighty-Third One... and Erin Gibson
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04/29/22 • 54 min
Episode 83 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is Emmy Award nominated actress, comedian, author, podcaster, writer & director Erin Gibson.
Erin Gibson is an expert at mixing social commentary, political satire, and frank sexual talk into nice, neat little comedy packages. Based in Los Angeles, she co-hosts the award winning political absurdist comedy podcast ATTITUDES (formerly titled THROWING SHADE), which has over 6 million downloads and was named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Comedy Podcasts of 2014 and as a 2015 Podcast to listen to by Entertainment Weekly. A web version of the podcast is shot and distributed by FUNNY OR DIE. She tours internationally doing live versions of the show with her comedy partner, Bryan Safi.
Previously, Erin hosted MODERN LADY on Current TV ’s INFOMANIA, which comedically criticized the way women are treated by the media.
As a writer and director at FUNNY OR DIE, Erin regularly impersonated Michele Bachmann and Megyn Kelly, in addition to writing and directing sketches starring Juliette Lewis, Jerry O’Connell, Teri Hatcher, Mary Steenburgen, Kaley Cuoco, Natasha Lyonne, and Taryn Manning. Erin created the successful GAME OF THRONES recap show GAY OF THRONES which she wrote and directed, and which starred her real-life hair stylist, Jonathan Van Ness.
As an author, she released the book FEMINASTY: The Complicated Woman’s Guide to Surviving The Patriarchy Without Drinking Herself to Death, which is her collection of hilarious personal essays and political commentary.
As an actress and comedian, she’s been seen on KEY AND PEELE, THE KROLL SHOW, NBC TV’s PARKS AND RECREATION, E!’s CHELSEA LATELY, and clip shows galore. Erin's a regul...
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