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Bonus Podcast Episode - Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman welcome Barry Rosenthal and Heidi Huebner to talk about their dog-umentary “Pup Story” as well as their exciting new project coming this fall to Animal Planet: “A Pup Story: Tails of Love and Affection”, a series which will be hosted by Caryn!  Barry talks about creating media with true purpose and Heidi talks in depth about her wonderful and pioneering work in airport therapy dog programs.

Ed Kalegi talks with actor, comedian, and author Kirk Fox about his new novel: “Palmdale”.

Ed Kalegi talks with music artist Maddie Hogan about her latest single “Singin’ with the Howlin’ Wind”, her career, and much more.

Ed Kalegi talks with competitive eater Miki Sudo, who will be defending her “Mustard Belt” title at the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island.

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman examine the jobs which are expected to disappear over the next ten years. Is your job on the list?

Ed Kalegi talks with author John A. Jenkins about his new book “Summer of ’71: Five Months That Changed America”.

Chatterbinge 7-4-26 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with actor and music artist Lukas Hass about his villainous role of Winston in the new Prime Video series “Spider-Noir” and his new single “Ramblin’ Man”, a unique cover of the famous Hank Williams track. Hour 1 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman examine the jobs which are expected to disappear over the next ten years. Is your job on the list? Hour 1 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with author John A. Jenkins about his new book “Summer of ’71: Five Months That Changed America”. Hour 1 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with competitive eater Miki Sudo, who will be defending her “Mustard Belt” title at the 2026 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island. Hour 2 Segments 1 and 2 – Ed Kalegi talks with writer, director, and producer Susie Singer-Carter about her powerful documentary “No Country for Old People” as well as ROAR 4 LTC and the National Long Term Care Reform Day Walk taking place on September 27th. Hour 2 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with music artist Maddie Hogan about her latest single “Singin’ with the Howlin’ Wind”, her career, and much more. Hour 2 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with actor, comedian, and author Kirk Fox about his new novel: “Palmdale”.

Ed Kalegi talks with writer, director, and producer Susie Singer-Carter about her powerful documentary “No Country for Old People” as well as ROAR 4 LTC and the National Long Term Care Reform Day Walk taking place on September 27th.

Ed Kalegi talks with actor and music artist Lukas Hass about his villainous role of Winston in the new Prime Video series “Spider-Noir” and his new single “Ramblin’ Man”, a unique cover of the famous Hank Williams track.

Ed Kalegi talks with Blair Underwood about his new book: “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood”.

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about the situation concerning horse-drawn carriages in New York City and other cities across the nation.

Ed Kalegi talks with Paul Tenorio, senior writer for The Athletic, about his new book on all-time World Cup leading scorer Lionel Messi: “The Messi Effect: The Global Legend’s Last Act and American Soccer’s New Beginning.”

Ed Kalegi talks with Chase Joynt, Director of the new documentary “State of Firsts”, which details the journey of Sarah McBride to become the representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district.

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about violations of theater etiquette. Caryn recently sat behind a man at a Broadway show whose hair resembled a large bush in Central Park.

Ed Kalegi talks with Jeffrey Scott Collins, co-writer and director of the new film “Above the Line,” starring Gregg Henry, Cedric the Entertainer, Sophia Ali.

Ed Kalegi talks with author Thomas Ray about his new novel “Flight 47.”

 Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman have a list of First World problems posted by people on social media. For instance, why worry about world hunger when you’re concerned that your walk-in closet is too small?

Ed talks with Sarah J. Jackson, Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, about her new book: “A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom.”

Chatterbinge 6-27-26 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with Paul Tenorio, senior writer for The Athletic, about his new book on all-time World Cup leading scorer Lionel Messi: “The Messi Effect: The Global Legend’s Last Act and American Soccer’s New Beginning.” Hour 1 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman have a list of First World problems posted by people on social media. For instance, why worry about world hunger when you’re concerned that your walk-in closet is too small? Hour 1 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Jeffrey Scott Collins, co-writer and director of the new film “Above the Line,” starring Gregg Henry, Cedric the Entertainer, Sophia Ali. Hour 1 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with Blair Underwood about his new book: “A Soldier’s Wife: My Mother, the Marvelous Mrs. Marilyn A. Underwood”. Hour 2 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about violations of theater etiquette. Caryn recently sat behind a man at a Broadway show whose hair resembled a large bush in Central Park. Hour 2 Segment 2 – Ed talks with Sarah J. Jackson, Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, about her new book: “A Second Sight: How the Wonder and Vision of Black Mediamakers Push America Toward Freedom.” Hour 2 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Chase Joynt, Director of the new documentary “State of Firsts”, which details the journey of Sarah McBride to become the representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district. Hour 2 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with author Thomas Ray about his new novel “Flight 47.”

 Ed Kalegi talks with Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski about their new book: “Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 miles, and the Wild Wonderful Sports We Love.” In another life, Michael played Dwight Schrute’s cousin Mose in “The Office.”

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about when it’s appropriate to get involved. For instance, you see someone driving in a way which poses a danger to both them and others. What do you do?

Ed Kalegi talks with actor and voice artist John Ratzenberger about him reprising his voice-role as Hamm in the new Disney Pixar film “Toy Story 5,” his career, and that he played the only character on “Cheers” who actually sounded as if they lived in Boston.

Caryn Richman surprises Ed Kalegi when she reveals she recently took a kitty named Pork Chop to a cat chiropractor. Ed didn’t know such a veterinary specialist existed.

Ed Kalegi talks with legendary music artist Engelbert Humperdinck about his new single “I’ve Got You,” his new tour The Legend Continues, his career, and whether women really did throw their panties at him while performing!

Ed Kalegi talks with Country Music Hall of Fame artist Wynonna Judd in a very revealing conversation about her journey, the soon to launch Raised on Radio Tour with Melissa Etheridge, her upcoming album “The Hard Truth,” and much more.

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each reveal which TV show’s universe they would choose to live within. Caryn’s headed to Central Perk for a latte while Ed has a meeting tonight at the Water Buffalo Lodge.

Ed Kalegi talks with actress Patricia Heaton about Solubrae, her new of brand of alcohol-removed wines, co-founded with her husband David Hunt. Ed and Patricia talk about how her inspiration for creating the brand and also about the enduring legacy of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk with cinematographer and director Alexander Yellen about his career, creative approach, and recent projects such as “Daruma,” “Mimics,” and “Finding Hope,” a vertical which includes Caryn in the cast.

Chatterbinge 6-20-26 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with actress Patricia Heaton about Solubrae, her new of brand of alcohol-removed wines, co-founded with her husband David Hunt. Ed and Patricia talk about how her inspiration for creating the brand and also about the enduring legacy of “Everybody Loves Raymond.” Hour 1 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each reveal which TV show’s universe they would choose to live within. Caryn’s headed to Central Perk for a latte while Ed has a meeting tonight at the Water Buffalo Lodge. Hour 1 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Country Music Hall of Fame artist Wynonna Judd in a very revealing conversation about her journey, the soon to launch Raised on Radio Tour with Melissa Etheridge, her upcoming album “The Hard Truth,” and much more. Hour 1 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with legendary music artist Engelbert Humperdinck about his new single “I’ve Got You,” his new tour The Legend Continues, his career, and whether women really did throw their panties at him while performing! Hour 2 Segment 1 – Caryn Richman surprises Ed Kalegi when she reveals she recently took a kitty named Pork Chop to a cat chiropractor. Ed didn’t know such a veterinary specialist existed. Hour 2 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi talks with actor and voice artist John Ratzenberger about him reprising his voice-role as Hamm in the new Disney Pixar film “Toy Story 5,” his career, and that he played the only character on “Cheers” who actually sounded as if they lived in Boston. Hour 2 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about when it’s appropriate to get involved. For instance, you see someone driving in a way which poses a danger to both them and others. What do you do? Hour 2 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski about their new book: “Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 miles, and the Wild Wonderful Sports We Love.” In another life, Michael played Dwight Schrute’s cousin Mose in “The Office.”

Ed welcomes radio personality Rachel Logan back to Chatterbinge. Rachel shares what inspired her love of FM Radio and led her to becoming an air personality. Ed and Rachel also talk about the importance of Radio in 2026.

Ed Kalegi talks with Katie Camosy about her new documentary film with Jane Fonda: “Gaslit”. The film ventures deep into oil and gas country meeting people who have been affected by the fossil fuel industry.

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman have another edition of ChatterFacts, this time, all about animals!

Ed Kalegi talks with author Julie Gerstenblatt about her new novel: “The Stargazer of Nantucket”.

Ed Kalegi talks with comedian and actor Johnny Pemberton about his starring role in the new film “Mermaid”.

Ed Kalegi talks with writer, director, and producer Nick Davis about his latest documentary: “This Ordinary Thing”, which tells the stories of non-Jewish people who saved Jewish individuals during the Holocaust.

Ed and Caryn Richman recall more things that simply don’t exist anymore. Don’t believe us? Well, go try to get your film developed at Fotomat.

Ed Kalegi talks with Grammy and Academy Award winning music artist Melissa Etheridge about her new album “Rise” and her upcoming Raised on Radio Tour with Wynonna Judd.

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi talks with true crime journalist and media personality Aphrodite Jones about her book “Michael Jackson Conspiracy”, how covering the case changed her opinions of the news media, and her thoughts on the Nancy Guthrie case.

Chatterbinge 6-13-26 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with Grammy and Academy Award winning music artist Melissa Etheridge about her new album “Rise” and her upcoming Raised on Radio Tour with Wynonna Judd. Hour 1 Segment 2 – Ed and Caryn Richman recall more things that simply don’t exist anymore. Don’t believe us? Well, go try to get your film developed at Fotomat. Hour 1 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with writer, director, and producer Nick Davis about his latest documentary: “This Ordinary Thing”, which tells the stories of non-Jewish people who saved Jewish individuals during the Holocaust. Hour 1 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with comedian and actor Johnny Pemberton about his starring role in the new film “Mermaid”. Hour 2 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with author Julie Gerstenblatt about her new novel: “The Stargazer of Nantucket”. Hour 2 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman have another edition of ChatterFacts, this time, all about animals! Hour 2 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Katie Camosy about her new documentary film with Jane Fonda: “Gaslit”. The film ventures deep into oil and gas country meeting people who have been affected by the fossil fuel industry. Hour 2 Segment 4 – Ed welcomes radio personality Rachel Logan back to Chatterbinge. Rachel shares what inspired her love of FM Radio and led her to becoming an air personality. Ed and Rachel also talk about the importance of Radio in 2026.

Ed Kalegi talks with New York Times Bestselling Author Stephen Harding about his new book: “G.I. G-Men: The Untold Story of the FBI’s Search for American Traitors, Collaborators, and Spies in World War Two Europe.”  

Ed Kalegi talks with Cece King, writer and director of the stage production of “Redemption Song,” which is premiering in June at the Hollywood Fringe Festival at The Broadwater Second Stage on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles.

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each reveal a personal fear they endured that in retrospect may not have been worth getting all that upset about in the first place.

Ed Kalegi talks with actor, comedian, talk show announcer, and long-time Conan O’Brien sidekick Andy Richter about his role in the new film “Obsession.”

Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about the pros and cons of getting married between innings of a minor league baseball game.  Imagine receiving the invitation and having to return your choice of meal for the reception: Peanuts or Cracker Jacks.

Ed Kalegi talks with dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee about the new season of Lifetime’s “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out.” Season Two adds a poignant and surprising storyline: Dr. Lee suffered stroke during the filming of Season Two.

Ed Kalegi talks with actor Dolph Lundgren about his new History Channel series “History’s Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren.” Ed and Dolph also talk about Dolph’s Hard Cut Vodka and his upcoming autobiography: “Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle.”

Ed Kalegi talks with Tony Danza, one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood, about his live cabaret show “Tony Danza: Standards and Stories,” his love for the Great American Songbook, and the versatility of his long-time career as an actor.

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi talks with Pamela Gray, the creative force behind the film version and now the new off-Broadway musical “A Walk on the Moon,” beginning June 15th at the Laura Pels Theater at 111 West 46th Street in Manhattan.

Chatterbinge 6-6-26 Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with Tony Danza, one of the most familiar faces in Hollywood, about his live cabaret show “Tony Danza: Standards and Stories,” his love for the Great American Songbook, and the versatility of his long-time career as an actor. Hour 1 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi talks with actor Dolph Lundgren about his new History Channel series “History’s Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren.” Ed and Dolph also talk about Dolph’s Hard Cut Vodka and his upcoming autobiography: “Fights Worth Fighting: Finding Strength in Struggle.” Hour 1 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee about the new season of Lifetime’s “Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out.” Season Two adds a poignant and surprising storyline: Dr. Lee suffered stroke during the filming of Season Two. Hour 1 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about the pros and cons of getting married between innings of a minor league baseball game.  Imagine receiving the invitation and having to return your choice of meal for the reception: Peanuts or Cracker Jacks. Hour 2 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with actor, comedian, talk show announcer, and long-time Conan O’Brien sidekick Andy Richter about his role in the new film “Obsession.” Hour 2 Segment 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each reveal a personal fear they endured that in retrospect may not have been worth getting all that upset about in the first place. Hour 2 Segment 3 – Ed Kalegi talks with Cece King, writer and director of the stage production of “Redemption Song,” which is premiering in June at the Hollywood Fringe Festival at The Broadwater Second Stage on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles. Hour 2 Segment 4 – Ed Kalegi talks with New York Times Bestselling Author Stephen Harding about his new book: “G.I. G-Men: The Untold Story of the FBI’s Search for American Traitors, Collaborators, and Spies in World War Two Europe.”

In our Start of Summer celebration re-visit, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each have one special song that evokes a powerful memory. Do you have one?