The Mark Joseph Show
Join producer and author Mark Joseph as he interviews various celebrities within pop culture.
Episodes
25 episodes
Arthur Laffer on Reaganomics, Tax Cuts & the Real Ronald Reagan (Ep. 25)
In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with legendary economist Arthur Laffer for an in-depth conversation about the origins of Reaganomics, the famous Laffer Curve, and Ronald Reagan’s transformation into one of...
Trevor Donovan on Playing John Barletta, Reagan’s Closest Secret Service Agent (Ep. 24)
In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series recorded in December 2020, Trevor Donovan joins Mark Joseph to discuss portraying Secret Service agent John Barletta, the trusted protector who became one of Ronald Reagan’s closest friends during...
Brian Mulroney on Ronald Reagan and the Conservative Revolution (Ep. 23)
In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sat down with the late Brian Mulroney to discuss his close friendship with Ronald Reagan and the world-changing leadership of the 1980s. Mulroney shared personal stories from private ...
Marc Eliot on The Stories Hollywood Didn't Want Published (Ep. 22)
Legendary biographer Marc Eliot joins Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about a lifetime spent chronicling some of the most fascinating figures in music, film, and American culture. Eliot shares behind-the-scenes stories about the Eag...
Tanya Tucker on 50 Years of Country Music Hits & Hard-Won Wisdom (Ep. 21)
Country music legend Tanya Tucker joins Mark Joseph for an unforgettable conversation in the Making REAGAN series about her song, “Do We Want To Win,” for the Reagan Movie, as well as her powerful new collaboration, "On My Way to Heaven," featu...
Elya Baskin on Playing A Soviet Defector, Acting in Hollywood, & The Meaning of Freedom (Ep. 20)
In this episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with actor Elya Baskin for a fascinating conversation about his journey from the Soviet Union to Hollywood. Best known for roles in films such as Moscow on the Hudson, Air Force...
Kathie Lee Gifford on Life with Frank, Regis and The Story Behind ‘I Knew It Would Be You’ (Ep. 19)
Kathie Lee Gifford joins Mark Joseph for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about her connection to Ronald Reagan, the song she co-wrote after an early screening of the film, and why the love story between Ron and Nancy became the em...
Jon Voight on Playing a Former KGB Agent in REAGAN & Witnessing The Fall of Communism (Ep. 18)
Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight joins Mark Joseph for a new Making REAGAN conversation about his role in the film, where he portrays a former KGB operative tasked with tracking Ronald Reagan’s rise from Hollywood actor to world leader. D...
Howard Klausner: The Triumphs, Setbacks, and Lessons of Writing REAGAN (Ep. 17)
In this new episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Howard Klausner for an in-depth conversation about the 20-year journey of bringing Reagan to the screen. Howard goes through his start as a young...
Will Wallace: Actor & Director on Hollywood Values, Terrence Malick and Playing Ed Meese (Ep. 16)
Recorded on location during the filming of REAGAN, this conversation features actor, director, and producer Will Wallace in a behind-the-scenes discussion with producer Mark Joseph. Wallace reflects on portraying Attorney General Ed Meese in th...
Amanda Righetti on Reagan, COVID Filming & Hollywood’s Future (Ep. 15)
Amanda Righetti joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about portraying Ronald Reagan’s mother, Nelle Reagan, in the REAGAN Movie, the challenges of filming during the height of COVID, and the emotional family dynamics that shaped Reagan’s ea...
Michael Sweet: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Stryper (Ep. 14)
Michael Sweet joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about the incredible journey of his band Stryper, from rehearsing in a small garage in La Mirada, California to becoming one of the most successful and longest lasting rock bands in history...
Inside Prince’s Rise: What Dez Dickerson Saw At The Revolution (Ep. 13)
What was Prince really like behind the scenes? In this candid conversation, Prince’s guitarist and long-time collaborator Dez Dickerson joins Mark Joseph to share extraordinary stories from the earliest days of Prince’s rise to global superstar...
Inside Washington with John Solomon: Trump, Media & Political Warfare (Ep. 12)
Investigative journalist and Just The News founder John Solomon joins Mark Joseph for a topical conversation on the state of American politics, media credibility, foreign influence, and the battles that shaped the Trump era. Solomon re...
Bob Guccione Jr.: Spin Magazine, Free Speech & His Father's Legacy (Ep. 11)
In this new conversation, Mark Joseph sits down with publisher and media icon Bob Guccione Jr., founder of SPIN Magazine and son of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione. Bob reflects on growing up with one of the most famous names in publishing, why ...
Dan Lauria on Playing Tip O’Neill in Reagan, The Wonder Years & America’s Lost Civility (Ep. 10)
In this newest episode of the Making REAGAN series recorded on the set of the REAGAN movie, actor Dan Lauria joins Mark Joseph for a fascinating conversation about portraying Tip O’Neill in the Reagan film, working opposite Dennis Quaid, and th...
An Inside Look at the Commodores: William King on Their Hits, Lionel Richie, and REAGAN (Ep. 9)
In this new conversation in the Making REAGAN series, a series of interviews with those who participated in the making of the REAGAN Movie, host Mark Joseph sits down with William King of the legendary Commodores for a wide-ranging discussion o...
The Tonight Show Unmasked: Dave Berg on Leno, Clinton, Stern & TV Secrets (Ep. 8)
What really happened behind the scenes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno? In this candid conversation, veteran producer Dave Berg sits down with Mark Joseph to share insider stories from his years shaping one of the most influential shows in te...
A Faith-Based Rock Rebel: Steve Taylor on Faith, Fame & The Story Behind “Kiss Me” (Ep. 7)
Steve Taylor joins filmmaker and producer Mark Joseph for a candid conversation about music, movies, faith, and a career that has crossed nearly every corner of the entertainment industry.In this wide-ranging interview, Taylor looks back...
Finding Purpose in Pain: Lori Conway on Faith, Grief & Showing Up Anyway (Ep. 6)
Behind every viral video is a real life.Lori Conway, also known as Crazy Busy Mama, reveals the truth about social media success, from viral growth and online hate to personal tragedy and rebuilding life as a single mom of four....
The Politics of “Leave Me Alone": Mancow on Faith, Media Control & America’s Future (Ep. 5)
Radio legend Mancow Muller joins filmmaker and cultural commentator Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation that spans faith, free speech, media censorship, politics, Japan, pop culture, and parenting in a collapsing cultur...
From Curb to the White House: Cheryl Hines on Hollywood, RFK Jr. & Her "Unscripted" Life (Ep. 4)
In this conversation with host Mark Joseph, Cheryl Hines looks back on her unlikely journey from bartending in L.A. and taking improv classes with Lisa Kudrow to starring on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," struggling financially even while acting on "F...
Sonny Sandoval Tells All: Faith, Loss, & The Rise of P.O.D. (Ep. 3)
In this heartfelt conversation, Sonny Sandoval, frontman of multi-platinum band P.O.D., opens up about his new book, "Son of Southtown," and the journey that shaped his music and faith. From growing up on the border of Mexico, to losing his mot...
The Truth They Don’t Want Heard: Sharyl Attkisson on Media, Pharma & Press Freedom (Ep. 2)
In this wide-ranging conversation, investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson joins Mark Joseph to discuss her career in journalism, the pressures of corporate and government influence on the news, and her experiences exposing stories that mains...
Gene Simmons Unmasked: Family, Film & The American Dream (Ep. 1)
In this first episode of the Making REAGAN series, rock legend Gene Simmons peels back the persona to reveal the man behind the makeup and talks about his contribution to the REAGAN Movie. He discusses his new venture into filmmaking, the retur...
