The Weekly Show with David J. Maloney

This week David J. Maloney chats with prog rock legend Arjen Anthony Lucassen about his early family life, forming his music sound and taste, and the incredible musical memories and journey that led him to making such acclaimed projects as Ayreon, Star One Guilt Machine, his writing and style, his brand new record "Songs No One Will Hear", new single "We'll Never Know" with Floor Jansen, and "Our Final Song". So much insight here, don't miss it!

This week David starts his in-depth conversation with country music's most awarded duo, the Bellamy Brothers! The pair chat about the early years and family life, Jericho, their first big break, the story of Let Your Love Flow and the hands it passed through to find its way, Conway Twitty and "If I said you had a Beautiful Body", the "Bellamy" sound, the origins of "Old Hippie" and the lifestyle of the age, influences like Joni Mitchell, where ideas for songs come from, "Sugar Daddy", new tour, and so much more!

This week David J. Maloney starts his conversation with Lagniappe Mobile investigative reporter Scott Johnson about the current case of racketeering in Mobile, Alabama involving South Alabama Medical & Rehab, his work following and reporting on the Alabama IVF court cases, and finally the racketeering (RICO) case currently happening in Mobile, Alabama. Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney starts his interview series with renowned studio guitarist and producer, Steve Postell! Steve is a member of the Immediate Family supergroup alongside Danny Kortchmar, Waddy Wachtel, Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar. Steve talks about his early years leading up to his studio work and joining Immediate Family, as well as his brand new solo record "Walking Through These Blues". Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney chats with Sicilian-Italian guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso about his life and blossoming music career. He's been hailed as the next guitar great by some of the best current guitarists in the business, from Steve Vai, to Al Di Meola, and his new album "The Journey" looks set to cement this reputation into the future. Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney chats with legendary character actor Elya Baskin about his long career, from "Moscow on the Hudson", to "The Name of the Rose", to "Air Force One" and "2010: The Year We Make Contact", Elya has had such a unique story and career. Don't miss it!

In this episode, David J. Maloney chats with Rockie Lynne, acclaimed country-rock artist and U.S. Army veteran, about his powerful journey through music and service. From his early life and military background to breaking into Nashville and building a loyal fanbase, Rockie shares the highs, the hard lessons, and the heart behind his songs. We explore his full career arc, the stories that shaped his sound, and what’s next for this passionate performer and storyteller.

In this episode, we sit down with award-winning Canadian blues-rock guitarist Steve Hill for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey and his brand new album, "Hanging on a String." From his early influences and first gigs to becoming one of Canada’s most respected one-man bands, Steve shares candid stories about his evolution as an artist, life on the road, and the creative process behind his latest record. If you love blues, rock, or just great storytelling from a seasoned musician, this episode delivers.

In this episode, we sit down with legendary composer Charles Fox, the creative force behind some of the most iconic TV themes and film scores of the past several decades. From his early life and musical training to his formative years studying with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, we explore the full arc of his career. Charles shares stories from his early jobs in the industry, his breakthrough moments, and the process behind beloved classics like "Love, American Style," "Happy Days," and "Killing Me Softly with His Song." It’s a masterclass in music, history, and creativity from one of Hollywood’s most enduring musical voices.

In this episode, we sit down with country music legend Tim Rushlow—former lead singer of Little Texas and current member of the powerhouse trio The Frontmen. We dive into Tim’s musical journey, from his early life and rise to fame with Little Texas to the evolution of his career and the exciting new chapter with The Frontmen. He shares personal stories, career-defining moments, and what it’s like to be part of one of country music’s most dynamic new acts. If you're a fan of '90s country, modern country supergroups, or just great behind-the-scenes music stories, this one’s for you.

This week David J. Maloney chats with drummer Steve Luongo of The John Entwistle Band about his career as a musician and producer, his delightful friendship with The Who's legendary bassist John Entwistle, and the incredible story behind his two brand new albums "Rarities Oxhumed" Vol's 1 & 2. You don't want to miss these stories, so sit down, relax, and enjoy the show!

This week David J. Maloney chats with legendary music producer and musician Leslie Mandoki about his early life and activity in opposition movements in communist Hungary, how he eventually escaped to freedom and kept his fathers dying wish for him "Don't dream your life, live your dreams.", and the heart of the Mandoki Soulmates brand new album, "A Memory of our Future". Don't miss this!

This week David J. Maloney chats with legendary guitarist Andy Timmons about his incredible career, from early life and picking up his first guitar, to his time in Danger Danger and with Olivia Newton-John, to his incredible brand new single, "I'm In love" from Lennon and McCartney. You won't believe the course this song took to see the light of day! Don't miss it!

This week David chats with Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree about his early life, journey into rock and roll, introduction to Brian Johnson, ACDC and Back in Black, the formation of the platinum selling rock band, Jackyl, the origin of the Jackyl chainsaw, "Down on Me", and a great discussion about the formation of Jesse's brand new album, "Breathing Fire". Don't miss it!

This week David interviews legendary actress Ruta Lee about her incredible career across the western genre, her early life and "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", This week David J. Maloney continues his conversation with beloved television and film star, Ruta Lee! The pair chat about her casting in "Witness for the Prosecution" and then "Sergeants 3" with Frank Sinatra, cherished friendships with Debbie Reynolds and Lucille Ball, This week David J. Maloney finishes his conversation with the peerless Ruta Lee regarding her career in film and television, "Perry Mason", Barbara Hale, Gail Patrick, friendships with Lucille Ball and Debbie Reynolds, the death of Carrie Fisher, her call to Nikola Khrushchev to save her grandmother, her book "Consider Your Ass Kissed" and her one woman show. Don't miss these stories!

This week David chats with renowned screenwriter James V. Hart about his incredible writing career, from "Gimme An F", to Steven Spielberg's "Hook", to Francis Ford Coppola's "Dracula", to adapting Carl Sagan's masterpiece "Contact" for film, he's written some of the most memorable films of the past 40 years. You won't want to miss his stories, let me tell you!

This week David chats with former Blue Oyster Cult drummer Al Bouchard about his incredible career, spanning Soft White Underbelly, Richard Meltzer's one chance to front the band, early days, Blue Oyster Cult "band house", the Umlaut, "Cities On Flame With Rock and Roll", to Patti Smiths origin with Blue Oyster Cult, and the creation of the hit "(Don't Fear) The Reaper". Don't miss it!

This week David interviews legendary Yes, GTR, and ASIA guitarist Steve Howe! The pair chat about Steve's incredibly successful years with YES, his first guitar and early influences, lots of Yes band history, Fragile, The Yes Album, "Starship Trooper", and of course the brand new "Classic Tales of Yes Tour" and new album "Mirror to the Sky". Don't miss it!

This week David chats with the emmy nominated actress Lee Purcell about the beginnings of her incredible career that has seen her work with everyone from Michael Douglas and Steve McQueen in "Adam at 6AM" to Orson Welles in "Necromancy", her blossoming career after "Adam at 6AM", working with Orson Welles on "Necromancy" and how that is connected to her current role of Executive Producer of the Hollywood Radio Players, her cult classic role of Peggy in John Milius "Big Wednesday", her roles in Stir Crazy, Valley Girls, and her incredible Emmy nominated performance alongside Mark Harmon in "Long Road Home", her Emmy nominated role in "Secret Sins of the Father", and her current work with the Hollywood Radio Players, SAG-AFTRA, and so much more.

This week David chats with rising star action director, Jesse V. Johnson! His new film "One Ranger" with Thomas Jane and John Malkovich hit theaters this year, and the incredible stunt career that led him to the directors chair has watched him work with some of the greatest actors and filmmakers in the business, from James Cameron to Steven Spielberg. We chat about his incredible stunt career, working with luminary directors like James Cameron and Steven Spielberg, and of course his new film "One Ranger" with Thomas Jane and John Malkovich, and his two new films this year, "One Ranger" with Thomas Jane, and "Boudica" with Olga Kurylenko. Don't miss it! And also a sneak peak of his newest film "Chief of Station" with Aaron Eckhart!