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The Mark Joseph Show

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Join producer and author Mark Joseph as he interviews various celebrities within pop culture.

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Episodes

  1. Susan Isaacs: Seinfeld, Michael J. Fox, Bill Murray and Being Angry With God (Ep. 63)

    What was it really like working on Seinfeld? In this new episode in the Making Seinfeld series, actress, author, and screenwriting professor Susan Isaacs joins Mark Joseph for a lively, revealing conversation about her memorable appearance in the classic Seinfeld episode "The Hot Tub." Susan…

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  2. Liza Lentini: Why Rock Isn't Dead & Human Creativity Still Matters (Ep. 62)

    Is rock and roll really dead? And can human creativity survive the rise of artificial intelligence? In this new episode, Mark sits down with Liza Lentini, the new Editor-in-Chief of SPIN Magazine, for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present, and future of music. Lentini shares her...

  3. Author Lisa De Pasquale on Growing Up Gen X & Why Her Generation Was Built Different (Ep. 61)

    What happened to the generation that grew up without smartphones or helicopter parents? On this episode of The Mark Joseph Show, Mark sits down with author and commentator Lisa De Pasquale to discuss her book, The Gen X Handbook for Middle Age, and what makes Generation X so different. From...

  4. Benjamin Aaron: How Reagan Survived The Day He Was Shot (Ep. 60)

    Dr. Benjamin Aaron was the cardiothoracic surgeon called to treat President Ronald Reagan after the 1981 assassination attempt. In this remarkable firsthand conversation in the Making REAGAN series, Dr. Aaron takes us inside the emergency room and operating room, recounting Reagan’s severe blood...

  5. John Cox: Reagan’s Legacy, The American Dream, & Why California Needs Saving (Ep. 59)

    In this new episode of the Making REAGAN series, John Cox joins host Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about his cameo appearance as Chief Justice Warren Burger in REAGAN, his unexpected journey from the business world into politics and running for Governor of California, and the…

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  6. John O’Hurley on Seinfeld, J. Peterman & the Role That Changed His Life (Ep. 58)

    In this first episode in the new Making Seinfeld series, John O’Hurley joins Mark Joseph for an exciting conversation about the extraordinary career that took him from Broadway and daytime television to one of the most memorable recurring roles on Seinfeld. O’Hurley tells the remarkable story of...

  7. Hideo Kimura on Playing Japan’s Prime Minister in REAGAN & His 30-Year Journey in Hollywood (Ep. 57)

    In this new episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with actor Hideo Kimura, who portrayed Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone in REAGAN. Hideo shares the extensive research he undertook to prepare for the role, including studying Nakasone’s speeches and mannerisms, and...

  8. Dana Rohrabacher: The Man Who Camped Out In Ronald Reagan’s Backyard (Ep. 56)

    Former Congressman and Reagan White House speechwriter Dana Rohrabacher joins Mark Joseph for a remarkable firsthand look at Ronald Reagan—from camping out in Reagan’s backyard as a young supporter to eventually joining him in the White House. Rohrabacher shares personal stories about the man...

  9. Alan Dershowitz: A Liberal Icon Whose Party Left Him (Ep. 55)

    Legendary attorney and Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about his political journey, why he left the Democratic Party, his relationship with President Donald Trump, his support for Israel, and his lifelong commitment to free speech and civil…

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  10. Paul Kengor on Writing The Crusader, The Book Behind the REAGAN Movie (Ep. 54)

    Historian and bestselling author Paul Kengor joins the Making REAGAN series to discuss his book The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism, the book that inspired the creation of the REAGAN Movie. Kengor recounts years of research into Reagan’s handwritten letters, speeches, childhood,...

  11. Ed Meese: 30 Years at Ronald Reagan’s Side (Ep. 53)

    Former U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese sits down with Mark for a deeply personal conversation in the Making REAGAN series about Ronald Reagan, the man Meese knew and served for decades. From their first meeting after Reagan was elected governor of California to the White House and the final…

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  12. George Shultz: Working With Ronald Reagan & the End of the Cold War (Ep. 52)

    Former Secretary of State George Shultz sat down with Mark Joseph for a remarkable conversation about President Ronald Reagan, the Cold War and the historic Reykjavik summit with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Shultz recalled the disappointment of coming tantalizingly close to a sweeping…

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  13. Pat Boone: The Ronald Reagan He Knew & The Remarkable Prediction That Came True (Ep. 51)

    Pat Boone knew Ronald Reagan long before he became president. In this episode of the Making Reagan series, Boone joins producer Mark Joseph to share remarkable firsthand stories from a friendship that began when their children attended school together in California and continued through Reagan’s...

  14. Sean McNamara: Disney, Soul Surfer & Bringing REAGAN to the Big Screen (Ep. 50)

    REAGAN director Sean McNamara joins producer Mark Joseph for a revealing conversation in the Making REAGAN series about the extraordinary journey behind the film—and the new Director’s Cut. McNamara shares how his very first job in show business put him at Ronald Reagan’s inauguration, only to…

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  15. Robert Peters: An Actor’s Life And Playing Reagan’s Real-Life Savior, Jerry Parr (Ep. 49)

    Actor and filmmaker Robert Peters joins Mark Joseph for a behind-the-scenes conversation in the Making REAGAN series about his life as an actor in Hollywood and playing Secret Service agent Jerry Parr, recreating the dramatic 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan. Peters shares…

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  16. Mike Curb: His Life in Politics, The Record Business & Writing Songs With Ronald Reagan (Ep. 48)

    Music legend, former California Lieutenant Governor, and longtime Ronald Reagan friend Mike Curb joins Mark Joseph for an extraordinary conversation in the Making REAGAN series about a side of Reagan few people have ever heard about. Curb recounts traveling with Reagan during the 1976…

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  17. Kevin Sorbo: From Hercules to Reagan & The Future of AI and Movies (Ep. 47)

    In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, renowned actor Kevin Sorbo sits down with Mark for a conversation about appearing in REAGAN as the pastor who helped shape the young Ronald Reagan, along with his remarkable journey through Hollywood—from growing up in Minnesota and breaking into...

  18. Wayne Grudem: Why Christians Shouldn’t Separate Faith and Politics (Ep. 46)

    Renowned theologian and author Wayne Grudem joins Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, politics, and the role Christians should play in public life. Grudem discusses his support for Donald Trump as well as advice he would give him, his disagreements with other evangelical...

  19. Barry Morgenstein: Photographing Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney & Rock Legends (Ep. 45)

    Legendary photographer Barry Morgenstein joins Mark Joseph for a fascinating trip through the golden age of rock & roll. Morgenstein, whose new book, “Rock and Soul,” chronicles decades behind the camera, shares stories of photographing Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Bill Wyman…

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  20. Blinky Williams: Motown, Sammy Davis Jr., Gospel, & Her Cameo in REAGAN (Ep. 44)

    In this new episode of Mark Joseph’s Making REAGAN series, Motown and gospel legend Blinky Williams joins Mark to look back on her cameo in REAGAN, where she appears as a member of young Reagan’s church congregation. Blinky shares what it was like filming her part in Los Angeles during the COVID...

  21. Paul Coughlin on How To Stop Bullying & Why Christians Need to Stop Being So Nice (Ep. 43)

    Author and anti-bullying expert Paul Coughlin joins Mark Joseph to challenge the idea that Christians are called to be passive, weak, or unwilling to defend themselves and others. Coughlin, author of “No More Christian Nice Guy” and founder of The Protectors, explains the difference between...

  22. Chris Massoglia on Child Stardom, Entering Politics & Playing Pat Boone (Ep. 42)

    In this episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph talked with actor and Minnesota city councilman Chris Massoglia about his unique journey from child stardom to public service. Massoglia reflected on growing up in Hollywood after being discovered in Minnesota, landing major acting roles at…

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  23. Kevin Dillon on Playing Jack Warner in REAGAN, Hollywood History, and Entourage (Ep. 41)

    Kevin Dillon joined Mark Joseph in this new episode in the Making REAGAN series to discuss his role as legendary studio executive Jack Warner in Reagan, exploring the fascinating relationship between Warner and Ronald Reagan during some of Hollywood’s most turbulent years. Dillon reflects on...

  24. Cyrus Nowrasteh: The Filmmaker Behind The Movies Hollywood Tried to Stop (Ep. 40)

    Filmmaker Cyrus Nowrasteh joins Mark Joseph on the show for a wide-ranging conversation about a career spent bringing controversial true stories to the screen. Nowrasteh discusses his Iranian family background and the 1979 revolution, making The Day Reagan Was Shot, the political firestorm...

  25. Andrew Coffin on Preserving Ronald Reagan’s Legacy & Saving His Beloved Ranch (Ep. 39)

    In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with Andrew Coffin, Vice President of Young America’s Foundation, for a new conversation about Ronald Reagan, the remarkable story of how his beloved Ranch was saved, and what Coffin learned from the Secret Service agents…

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  26. Dawn Ferry on Building the World of Reagan from the Ground Up (Ep. 38)

    In this episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sat down with supervising art director Dawn Ferry for a fascinating look behind the scenes of the REAGAN Movie. Dawn shared how she and her team recreated decades of American history, from Ronald Reagan’s Oval Office to the White House…

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  27. Alley Mills on The Wonder Years, Orson Bean, & Guardian Angels (Ep. 37)

    Mark Joseph sat down with Emmy-winning actress Alley Mills for a deeply personal conversation spanning her remarkable career, from playing beloved TV mom Norma Arnold on The Wonder Years to her roles on The Bold and the Beautiful and on General Hospital, where she won an Emmy for her role as...

  28. Nick Searcy on Justified, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Playing James Baker (Ep. 36)

    Actor, director, and producer Nick Searcy joined Mark Joseph for a new episode in the Making REAGAN series to discuss portraying James A. Baker III in REAGAN, exploring the role of one of the most influential political strategists and dealmakers of the modern era. Searcy shares how he prepared…

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  29. John Hinckley Jr.: The Reagan Shooting, Mental Illness, Remorse and Life Today (Ep. 35)

    In this exciting new episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with John Hinckley Jr. for an extensive conversation about his 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan, the mental illness and delusions Hinckley faced, and his life in the decades since. Hinckley…

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  30. Scott Stapp on Creed and His Cameo in REAGAN (Ep. 34)

    Scott Stapp joined Mark Joseph from the set for a candid and inspiring conversation in the Making REAGAN series about his role in the film, his lifelong admiration for Ronald Reagan, and the personal journey that has shaped his life and career. Reflecting on growing up during the Reagan era…

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  31. Lesley-Anne Down on Her Remarkable Career & How She Became Margaret Thatcher for REAGAN (Ep. 33)

    Mark Joseph sat down with actress Lesley-Anne Down for the Making REAGAN series on the set of the film to discuss her experience portraying former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the film. She shares the intense preparation required to bring one of the most influential political…

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  32. Darci Lynne: AGT, Ventriloquism, and Her Role in REAGAN (Ep. 32)

    America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne joins Mark Joseph for a new Making REAGAN series conversation about her remarkable journey from a shy Oklahoma kid to one of the most recognizable young entertainers in America. Darci shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming Reagan, including her...

  33. Mark Moses on Playing Reagan’s Right-Hand Man, Bill Clark (Ep. 31)

    Mark Moses joins Mark Joseph in a new episode in the Making REAGAN series to discuss his role as Judge William P. Clark in the film, exploring the remarkable story of the man often described as Ronald Reagan’s most trusted advisor. Moses reflects on Clark’s journey from California rancher, judge,...

  34. Olek Krupa: From Communist Poland to Playing Gorbachev in Reagan (Ep. 30)

    In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with acclaimed actor Olek Krupa, who portrayed Mikhail Gorbachev in the film. Olek shares the remarkable journey of preparing to play one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, overcoming his own experiences...

  35. Bryan Duncan on Sweet Comfort Band, Life on the Road & The Impact of the Jesus Movement (Ep. 29)

    In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph talks with veteran recording artist Bryan Duncan to discuss his contribution to the REAGAN Movie soundtrack, the emotional inspiration behind his song “Do I Say Goodbye,” and his personal connection to Ronald Reagan’s final years.…

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  36. Phil Keaggy on Choosing Family over Fame & His Five Decades of Guitar Mastery (Ep. 28)

    Legendary guitarist Phil Keaggy joins Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation in the Making REAGAN series about his contribution of the cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to the REAGAN soundtrack, as well as a career that has inspired generations of musicians. From his early days with Glass Harp…

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  37. Adam Christing on Clean Comedy, Faith & the Power of Laughter (Ep. 27)

    Host Mark Joseph is joined by comedian, author, speaker, and filmmaker Adam Christing for a fascinating conversation about the surprising power of humor to build trust, strengthen leadership, and bring people together. Drawing from more than 4,000 live presentations and his new book, The Laughter...

  38. Peggy Grande on Ronald Reagan’s Final Years and Lasting Legacy (Ep. 26)

    Recorded in 2021 during the production of the Reagan Movie, Peggy Grande joins Mark Joseph for a deeply personal and revealing conversation in the Making REAGAN series about her decade serving Ronald Reagan after his presidency and the lessons she learned from one of America’s most influential...

  39. 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 America’s most influential economic presidents.…

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  40. 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 and after his presidency. Donovan shares how he...

  41. 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 meetings, international summits, and late-night phone...

  42. 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 Eagles, Don Henley, David Geffen, Donna Summer, Charlton...

  43. 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," featuring Dennis Quaid and Kris Kristofferson. Along the...

  44. 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 One, and Spider-Man, Baskin reflects on emigrating...

  45. 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 emotional heart of her creative response. Along the…

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  46. 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. Drawing from his own experiences in the Soviet Union,...

  47. 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 aspiring actor and musician from Tennessee and how…

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  48. 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 the film, his preparation process, and what it was like...

  49. 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 early life. Amanda reflects on researching Nelle’s…

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  50. 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. Michael shares behind-the-scenes stories about the...

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