In case you missed the original release of this episode, here it is again! If you follow Jordan Syatt on social media or his podcast, you know that he’s all about straight forward, no BS weight loss truths. Jordan is a trainer and coach that has worked with some pretty influential people like Gary Vaynerchuk….
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Richard Thomas (“The Waltons”) and Pamela Reed (“Parks & Recreation”) about the Thanksgiving play “The Humans,” which won Tonys on Broadway in 2016 and came to the Kennedy Center in 2018. It’s now being adapted into an Oscar contender in movie theaters today.
Weekly Scramble: Jim from Harmony Spirits and Ian from Red Cow join the show today!!
Bail reform as brought to us by Mysterians is the belief that bail criminalizes poverty. We further examine the Waukesha tragedy. We thought oil reserves were just for national emergencies. Not any more. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of legendary underwater filmmaker Jacques Cousteau, who is chronicled this week in the new Disney+ documentary “Becoming Cousteau.” They spoke in 2016 when Jean-Michel’s National Geographic documentary “Secret Ocean” played at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
MNST: Justin Jefferson can play, Reusse is never too old to learn something new, and what’s wrong with the Wild?
The suspect in the Waukesha mayhem has a 30 page criminal record. Kamala Harris joins the Phillipe Cunningham school of public speaking. We shouldn’t have to buy our neighbors an electric car. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
With vaccines, boosters and rapid tests approved and widely available — public health officials say Thanksgiving is a go. Yet, COVID-19 is still here and cases are rising nationally and locally. This week I spoke with MedStar Health Infectious Diseases specialist Dr. Maria Elena Ruiz. She talks about why it’s important for all Thanksgiving guests…
In this episode Josh Garrett, owner of Cincy 360 Fitness, and I share what we believe to be the top benefits of exercise for people are in general, and also for ourselves. Find Josh (and myself) here: https://www.cincy360fitness.com/) If you’re in need of a health coach, and you’d like to check out Team…
Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Katie Couric joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss her struggles with bulimia, body image and why working moms should lose the mom guilt.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with five-time Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal, whose latest score is featured in Oliver Stone’s documentary “JFK Revisited: Through the Looking Glass” tonight on Showtime. They spoke in 2016 when Beal came to the Kennedy Center to perform his “House of Cards” score with the National Symphony Orchestra.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Sisqo and Tao of the R&B group Dru Hill, which released its debut album 25 years ago this weekend. They spoke when the group played D.C.’s Howard Theatre in 2016, discussing their humble beginnings singing while making fudge in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Joel McHale, who celebrates his 50th birthday today! They spoke in 2017 about McHale’s memoir, as well as memories of hosting “The Soup” on E! and starring in “Community” on NBC.
Shonda talks about backlash, the Census, her next book, and why we should never stop looking for our ancestors.
After months of debate and drama, the House has passed President Joe Biden’s nearly $2 trillion Build Back Better bill. It’s a significant legislative victory for Democratic lawmakers as they begin their Thanksgiving break. But the legislation is expected to undergo major changes when it’s taken up by the Senate. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell…
WITH THE RELEASE OF THE FILM “KING RICHARD” LIZ JOINS IN TO DISCUSS RICHARD, VENUS, SERENA, THE WILLIAMS FAMILY, TENNIS, AND LIFE. SHE IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! SO DON’T WASTE TIME READING ALL THIS! START LISTENING
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with legendary late-night talk show host Dick Cavett, who celebrates his 85th birthday today! They spoke in 2015 about Cavett’s must-read book “Brief Encounters,” featuring priceless anecdotes from his decades of interviewing celebrities on television.
Car jackings described by the victims. Australian students will not produce “Grease” because it is too sexist. The Biden administration put up for auction 80 million acres of the gulf of Mexico for oil and gas drilling leases. You figure it out. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
Melody Kramer, director of communications and business development with the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, talks with It’s All Journalism host Michael O’Connell about her new project, SavingPoliticalSites.org. She explains how most candidate websites stop working shortly after an election, the massive effort required to track and save them…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with “Tony Kornheiser Show” personality Marc Sterne (a.k.a. Nigel) about the 10th anniversary of the time he fooled Hollywood with his Christopher Walken impersonation on the D.C. radio airwaves.
How did it happen? What will happen to the migrants caught in the middle? Peter Stano, Spokesman for the European Commission explains how Belarus tricked migrants into coming there and what actions the EC is taking.
Plus , the audibles at the line of scrimmage
Weekly Scramble: Frat’s kolachky idea, a billion dollar telescope, and are we going to try Arby’s vodka??
The Minneapolis sculpture garden’s red cherry has to be sent to New York to get painted because apparently we are out of red paint. Listen to AOC weigh in on Enbridge line 3 pipeline. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and today’s helmet update.
CREEPY… Cats can always hear you and they know where you are. A dude has 70,000 Darth Vader items. Dawn and her buddy, M.C. also creep us out by detailing their visit to a haunted prison.
Is it really possible to stay consistent long term? Let’s discuss! If you’re in need of a health coach, and you’d like to check out Team Fit With Me – Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services using this link: www.teamfitwithme.com/poundthis For personal training with me at…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with comedian Paula Poundstone, who performs at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia this weekend. You’ll also hear two throwback conversations from the 2020 and 2016 elections, providing fascinating time capsules of our political and pandemic life.
Five legislators did not take a per diem in the 2021 legislative session. Most did, working from home. We now know the name of the doctor killed in an auto accident. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and more on the folly of rent control.
HEINIE BESTS BRADY, THE TEAM GOES ON A LONG SUNDAY DRIVE, AND WE CAN SEE 11-6 ON THE HORIZON. LET’S TALK REAL! PRAYERS UP FOR CHASE!!!
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Motown legend Smokey Robinson, who performs live at MGM National Harbor near Washington D.C. on Saturday night. Smokey discusses growing up in Detroit and forming The Miracles to become Motown’s first successful act with hits like “Shop Around,” “You Really Got a Hold on Me,” “Ooo Baby Baby,”…
Monday Night Sports Talk: Vikings win, Culture beats the Gophers, and we are classy!!
The rent control boondoggle in St Paul was brilliantly explained in a letter to the Star Tribune. Norman Darnell Tony who allegedly killed an Arden Hills pediatrician claims he was set up “because I’m a black man.”
Leanne Jewell is a comedian, actor, TEDx speaker, certified spirit reiki practitioner, certified yin yoga teacher, transformational speaker and coach – the list goes on! In this episode Leanne discusses how she has survived through her many struggles, including her eating disorder and body image issues, and how humor and meditation helped her through them….
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with the Brothers Osborne, who just won at the CMAs before rocking The Anthem this Friday in Washington D.C. They discuss growing up in Deale, Maryland, moving to Nashville for a string of hits, and what it was like for T.J. becoming the first openly gay country singer on…
A return to pre-pandemic normal won’t benefit everyone, especially the disability community. Over the last two years, increased digital access to work, health care and entertainment made life easier for those with disabilities. But access issues still remain. An October report from the CDC found people with a disability were less likely to get the…
Former lawyer and mom of three Mara Smith joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about launching a tequila brand during a pandemic and finding the balance between being a good mom and a successful entrepreneur.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with “King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Green and actor Jon Bernthal about why this movie provides Will Smith a chance to finally win an Oscar as the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley and colleague Chris Cichon chat with “The Hangover” alum Ken Jeong, who will be inducted today into the Asian Hall of Fame. They spoke in 2017 during the release of his ABC sitcom “Dr. Ken,” alongside co-star Suzy Nakamura.
Buchanan, the author of five books, talks about being raised as “a Black woman, who grew up hearing cherished stories of her multi-racial heritage, while simultaneously suffering from everything she (and the rest of her family) didn’t know”.
We talk to Ayleen Millan a TC woman who attended last week’s Travis Scott concert in Houston. Just who is Sec Gen of the UN, Antonio Guterres? Johnny Heidt with guitar news and we finally hear the singing beach.
Washington Football Team vs Tom Brady, Odell Beckham heads to LA and the Rams…Is that a good fit?
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates Veterans Day weekend by sharing this 2019 conversation with “1917” director Sam Mendes (“American Beauty”) and screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns about constructing a war flick that unfolds with the illusion of one long single-take. You’ll also hear from actors George MacKay (“Captain Fantastic”) and Dean-Charles Chapman (“Game of Thrones”).
New York BLM leader Hawk Newsome told new mayor Eric Adams that if he gets tough on crime there will be riots in the streets. St Paul’s new rent control ordinance has completely backfired. Johnny Heidt with guitar news and Rookie drives Joe nuts today.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks Veterans Day by sharing this 2015 conversation with Bradley Cooper at the Washington D.C. premiere of Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper.” Cooper discusses playing the late U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, who was hailed as the deadliest sniper in U.S. history. You’ll also hear a 2018 exchange with Cooper discussing…
Dr. Hans Jakob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project says the country is in serious trouble. Should the West help the Taliban, which is supporting Al Qaida? He says the choices are “bad, worse, and ugly.”
The WTOP Sports team discusses the link between Washington’s kickers and Dave Preston touches on the exciting start to the 2021-22 college basketball season for the teams of local interest.
Not that rent control has passed in St Paul, Mayor Carter is trying to roll it back already to appease developers. Are you more in danger of the climate or Joseph Ray Conley Jr? Johnny Heidt with guitar news, and Pete Buttigieg thinks bridges are racist.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley celebrates tomorrow’s release of the “Rocky IV” director’s cut by chatting with Dolph Lundgren, who played Rocky Balboa’s Soviet nemesis Ivan Drago. They spoke in 2015 during the release of “Creed” and Lundgren’s WWII film “War Pigs.” You’ll also hear a 2018 chat with “Creed II” director Steven Caple Jr….