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My Dinner with Kenny
by Steven Young & Ken Werther
"My Dinner with Kenny" is a twice monthly general discussion of life, the arts, politics, entertainment news and assorted hijinks. Gathering at a Panera Restaurant in Studio City, CA, they are barely heard over the din of the diners.
Episodes
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My Dinner with Kenny, June 29, 2015
Seriously? Bicycles? We are arguing about bicycles? What has happened to this podcast?!?! Join Kenny and Steven as they scrape the bottom of the barrel, and come up empty handed - but its all very entertaining. Check it out!
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My Dinner with Kenny, June 9, 2015
Have you ever had one of THOSE days...? When the podcast is filled with hiccups, strange noises, a moment where you have to stop and start again, and well, an ill timed 7 second delay? Kenny and Steven try valiantly to keep their composure and talk about all of the important things, but the...
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My Dinner with Kenny May 11, 2015
The boys are thrilled to welcome back very special guest Erich Bergen as he shares the incredible story of performing at The White House with his fellow Jersey Boys where he met and chatted with President Obama, the First Lady, Vice President Biden, Nancy Pelosi, John Kerry, and more ... zowee!…
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My Dinner with Kenny, April 13, 2015
The boys are back! This week, Steven and Kenny invade the International House of Pancakes on Sunset Boulevard and discuss the further developments in the LA 99 seat saga, plus the breaking news of Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid announcement. We live in exciting times, with tasty lunches. Got…
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My Dinner with Kenny, March 11, 2015
Well ... this one's definitely a milestone. Steven and Kenny discuss the current Actors Equity 99-seat Plan brouhaha and things get pretty heated. Take a listen. And then please post your thoughts and comments.
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My Dinner with Kenny, February 17, 2015
Incredibly, this week's podcast marks the second anniversary of My Dinner With Kenny. BJ made a quick guest appearance as our opening announcer (he did it live)! We spent some time chatting about the sad passing of Chuck, one of Steven's cats, and then moved on to discussing - of all things - the...
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My Dinner with Kenny, January 26, 2015
Panera on a Monday, and all the crazies showed up right on schedule. Kenny and Steven chat this week about Steven's recent design of Billy Elliot, directed by the fabulous Brian Kite. Plus, Kenny's mouse is acting up, time to set a trap and have it put down. So much theatre to see in Los Angeles...
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My Dinner with Kenny, January 6, 2015
Welcome to 2015! Kenny and Steven discuss some theatre, some movies, some celebrities. All the good stuff. Not sure how anyone can confuse Joanna Gleason with Judith Light, but Kenny seems to be able to make that happen. If you haven't seen Into the Woods, or Birdman, there are spoilers in here…
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My Dinner with Kenny, December 20, 2014
Just under the wire, and for your year-end listening entertainment... The final episode of MDWK for 2014! Sorry about the poor microphone quality - but it's only 12 minutes, so suffer! The boys met up this time at a Taco Bell restaurant for Kenny's birthday, and it was worth every penny spent on...
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My Dinner with Kenny, November 25, 2014
This episode should have been sponsored by Warby Parker, Happy Socks, and TILLAMOOK! (Call us, we will work out a deal). Michael Bulger joins Steven and Kenny as they talk about practically nothing other than Kenny's recent education into the powerful effects of certain controlled substances. The...
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My Dinner with Kenny, November 6, 2014
OMG. Steven is a Chinese mess. The boys meet once again via some sketchy international internet and discuss Halloween, Cannibal the Musical, and give a sweet wrap up to the recent Los Angeles Ovation Awards. You won't want to miss a moment of this episode! Word of warning: don't press any…
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My Dinner with Kenny October 5, 2014
This episode gives out more misinformation than you ever thought possible. Did you know that Travis Fimmel was in Sex & the City? Me either. Someone tell his agent. This news, among other rumors about Hong Kong, the Suez Canal, and brown foods... it seems to never end. Too bad this isn't a video...
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My Dinner with Kenny, September 15, 2014
Monday night, and the screenwriters group was taking up all of the tables at Panera. Hope they don't mind Kenny and Steven laughing it up so nearby! Tonight's episode centered around Joan Rivers, her impact on Kenny, plus more discussion of Steven's world travels, and various other tidbits. Next...
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My Dinner with Kenny, August 25, 2014
Friends? Buddies? Kenny and Steven met up again this week, discussing the state of the 99 seat theatre system in Los Angeles, and Steven's continued work in China. Did they solve anything? Probably not, but the cookies were AMAZING. Tell your friends (and your buddies) to subscribe on iTunes and...
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My Dinner with Kenny August 3, 2014
The boys get together again.... virtually... for another global edition of My Dinner with Kenny, with fun filled discussions about the nightlife in China, and racists in America. Intro provided by Jin, a friend of Steven's in China, and superior sound quality provided by the Chinese internet…
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My Dinner with Kenny July 15, 2014
This episode, Kenny lost the battle with his inner censor, and gleefully repeated his favorite words over, and over, and over again. Kenny gives his report on Buyer and Cellar, and how delicious Michael Urie is - those are Kenny's words exactly. The duo celebrated Steven's recent birthday with...
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My Dinner with Kenny, June 30, 2014
So much news. So much to discuss. Brian Beacock surprised Steven and Kenny and stopped by to chat about his web series “Acting Dead” - find it at www.actingdead.com. Go check it out! Kenny and Brian reminisced about “Naked Boys Singing,” Jewish holidays, and FUBAR. If only Neil Patrick Harris…
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My Dinner with Kenny June 16, 2014
Well, the boys were both a little slap happy tonight, and the Chocolate Chipper cookie didn't help matters any. Steven and Kenny discuss Michele Lee, Las Vegas, the Hollywood Fringe Festival... and underwear. Enjoy the chaos, as Kenny curses more, and more, and more...
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My Dinner with Kenny June 2, 2014
On Monday, a very “blue” Monday, Kenny and Steven joined the boisterous ranks of diners at Panera to chat about Les Miserables, The Drowsy Chaperone movie, Time magazine, and proper google stalking techniques. And for the record, Goonies should totally be considered a classic movie in the Netflix...
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My Dinner with Kenny, May 13, 2014
Well, HELLO MAY. Where has spring gone? and why is it so hot in Los Angeles. Join Steven and Kenny as they discuss home remodeling criminals, lice outbreaks and Jim Nabors. Hold onto your localized kitchen earthquakes, here comes another episode for the record books.
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My Dinner with Kenny, April 30, 2014
Join Steven and Kenny as they discuss the Tony nominations, the LA Riots and subsequent fires, plus the most important topic of the day... Sandals. This is the episode that cannot be missed.
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My Dinner with Kenny April 17, 2014
For The Record, this podcast episode chats about the recent Vanity Fair review of Los Angeles Theatre, plus side conversations delving into the vocal stylings of Rosemary Clooney, Liza Minnelli, and Ann Miller. Kenny brags about Mack & Poppy, and of course, Erich Bergen again, and Steven…
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My Dinner with Kenny April 2, 2014
April Fools gotcha, cause.. it is the 2nd... Enjoying a lovely power bowl with chicken spinach and hummus (hold the onions) Steven and Kenny met again this week to discuss all sorts of Los Angeles shenanigans and rarely finish any story that they begin. Ever wonder why clear-com speakers are…
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My Dinner with Kenny, March 11, 2014
It's warming up in Studio City, which means fire trucks, longer days of sunshine, and lots of laughter. Kenny and Steven discuss their field trip to Orange County to see the Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo production of "Lac," the recent name change to the Foxwoods Theatre in New York, and all sorts…
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My Dinner with Kenny February 25, 2014
Death. Seems that's all this episode was about. Harold Ramis died, and so did Liz Stillwell. And Kenny's prescriptions are almost empty, so we are all in trouble. With so many downloads of MDWK, Steven and Kenny are at it again, chatting about Los Angeles theatre, critics, websites, and the...
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My Dinner with Kenny February 12, 2014
It's nearly Valentine's Day, and a sense of "deja vu" has fallen over the Studio City Panera Restaurant - it's the MDWK one year anniversary! Last year, on this very day, Kenny and Steven recorded their first podcast, and now, a full year later, they meet again, discussing Los Angeles theatre,...
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My Dinner with Kenny January 06, 2014
Happy New Year everyone! It's 2014, so Kenny and Steven have resolved to be better podcasters and better theatergoers, and, well, just better. With surprise guest Brian Beacock to start off the new year, what could go wrong?
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My Dinner with Kenny, December 17, 2013
Just in time for the Holidays, Kenny and Steven get together to discuss some more holiday music, the GMCLA, Laguna Playhouse, and the Postal Service. Even the self service kiosks were busy. Los Angeles also has two great versions of A Christmas Carol out there that everyone should run out to see!...
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My Dinner with Kenny November 26, 2013
Somehow, at this thankful holiday, Kenny and Steven earned the explicit rating handily. Join them as they discuss the iPhone's autocorrect function, Steven's trip to IAAPA, and Panera's district manager. If you enjoy Christmas music, theme parks, and soup and sandwich combos, pull up a chair and...
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My Dinner with Kenny November 06, 2013
Steven and Kenny sit down after a tasty salad and some soup to discuss how busy the fall has become - time is flying by! Since the last podcast, the Los Angeles Ovation Awards were held, Steven went to Macau and designed a show there, and Hell must have frozen over, because Erich Bergen actually...
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My Dinner with Kenny October 22, 2013
Kenny and Steven chew their way through a few more topics this week, mainly discussing Steven's recent trip to NYC, and urban legends about Irene Ryan dying during a performance of Pippin. Oh, you've heard that too, huh? It isn't true. Or so the internet says, but you can't believe everything on...
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My Dinner with Kenny October 07, 2013
Steven and Kenny welcome Zane Jensch (pronounced YENCH!) who tells us all about theme park inception and development… plus they talk about gifts, Burger Chef memorabilia, and people who need to be slapped. Which doesn't mean Brian Beacock… who paid us a surprise visit! Don't slap him, that would…
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My Dinner with Kenny September 24, 2013
Steven and Kenny rant and rave about pumpkin spice, fall weather, and clowns. Kenny thought the biggest news story for the past two weeks is the fact that Steven got a haircut, but Steven disagreed - clearly the biggest news story was Steven's sister becoming engaged!!
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My Dinner with Kenny, September 9, 2013
Steven and Kenny meet again over some salad and soup, and even a chocolate chip cookie talking about Photo Shoots, Yom Kippur, and the business of show.
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My Dinner with Kenny, August 28, 2013
Steven and Kenny are alone this week, no guests at all. They talk about movie musicals, Halloween candy, and podcasts past. Poor Geoffery Rush, he gets a lot of "discussion" in this podcast. Don't you feel sorry for him? Steven doesn't. Kenny might.
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My Dinner with Kenny, August 13, 2013
Kenny and Steven are joined by the famous and delish Erich Bergen, who confesses his love of Los Angeles, Nancy Odell, and Panera. Unfortunately Facebook isn't even discussed in the first few minutes, and apparently the clean MDWK is gone forever.
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My Dinner with Kenny, August 1, 2013
Happy August! The year is flying by, and look who’s flown in? It’s Tod Macofsky, who joins Steven and Kenny for tonight’s crazy-fest. Topics tonight ranged from diabetes to dildos, and various craziness in between. Take a listen and enjoy the fun!
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My Dinner with Kenny, July 16, 2013
Kenny and Steven welcome another set of guests to the podcast as Michael Bulger and BJ Hunstad join the mayhem to discuss SO many topics, they just never stopped. If you enjoy scattered and bizarre conversation, this is the episode for you.
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My Dinner with Kenny, June 23, 2013
Well, isn't the world a modern place. This episode is brought to you from cyberspace, where Steven and Kenny met somewhere between West Hollywood and Seoul, Korea. Join them as they chat about Facebook (again) Theatre in Los Angeles, and well... all sorts of things. "Oppa is Gangnam style!"
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My Dinner with Kenny June 12, 2013
Happy Russia Day! Join Kenny and Steven on a rare Wednesday podcast as they tackle subjects ranging between the Tony Awards, Diana Ross, vocal ticks, and travel to all parts not Los Angeles.
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My Dinner with Kenny May 23, 2013
May is nearly at an end, and Steven and Kenny have gathered once again to discuss Memorial Day, Indy car racing, Lee Melville and Facebook tools. Also, Kenny challenges everyone to tell him how they feel about reading theatre reviews, and we desperately need an education about our presidential...
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My Dinner with Kenny May 9, 2013
After a tasty salad and some delicious baguette, Kenny and Steven sit down to discuss the previous couple of weeks, Strep Throat, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, and BJ's dinner break. Plus, a heated discussion dominates the conversation concerning the inherent goodness and/or extreme selfishness and...
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My Dinner with Kenny April 25, 2013
This week, Kenny makes a triumphant return to the airwaves, and he is filled with thoughts about local Los Angeles theatre, people he knows, and Rod Keller. Steven talks about nothing in particular and complains that he's been sick a lot lately. Oh, and both of them do impersonations of prostitutes.
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My Dinner with Kenny (with Rod Keller) March 28, 2013
Rod Keller drops by Panera today while Kenny is out of town and discusses his hair, baskets, and body microphones - all the while enjoying a special birthday brownie. Join Steven and Rod for some pre-Easter hijinx!
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My Dinner with Kenny, March 13, 2013
What time is it? 7:30 or so... and well, now Steven finally arrived and we started recording. Discussion this week? Telephones. Pay scales, and well... cookies. Join us for just less than an hour of disjointed conversation, ranting and dead batteries.
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My Dinner with Kenny S1E1
In this first episode of the podcast, Kenny and Steven sit down to discuss The Grammys, Traffic, and Valentine's Day. Oh, and Steven proves that he has no competence in actually introducing the podcast.
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My Dinner with Kenny S1E2
Hey, hey, hey! Ok, we made it to a second episode of the podcast! Who knew that we would actually do this even once, let alone twice. Listen as Steven and Kenny piss off a few people, spout out some opinions, and grovel for listener comments and, well... more listeners. Tell your friends and...
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"My Dinner with Kenny" is a twice monthly general discussion of life, the arts, politics, entertainment news and assorted hijinks. Gathering at a Panera Restaurant in Studio City, CA, they are barely heard over the din of the diners.
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Steven Young & Ken Werther
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