Busted Pilot Podcast

Podcast by B&C and Multichannel News

Content Spotlight: Lisette Olivera Serves as New Face of 'National Treasure' Franchise

Actress Lisette Olivera discusses Disney Plus's new adventure series National Treasure: Edge of History with Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable Senior Content Producer, Programming R. Thomas Umstead.

12-15
04:37

Kirk Franklin Bringing Gospel Music to Lifetime’s Holiday Movie Fare

Multichannel News’ Senior Content Producer, Programming R. Thomas Umstead recently spoke to multiple Grammy Award-winning Gospel music artist Kirk Franklin about Lifetime’s December 10 holiday film Kirk Franklin's The Night Before Christmas, in which he serves as executive producer and writer/producer of several original songs in the film.

12-09
07:02

A Network of Their Own: TV Sportsplay

Multichannel News/Broadcasting & Cable's R. Thomas Umstead sits down with The Women’s Sports Network founder and CEO Stuart McLean to discuss the 24/7 streaming network dedicated to covering pro women’s sports leagues. The network, created by FAST Studios, has partnership deals with such leagues as the WNBA and the LPGA to develop content for the channel, and has distribution deals with such outlets as Fubo TV, Tubi, Xumo and Amazon Freevee.

11-22
13:54

Anika Noni Rose Turns Vampire Hunter in Showtime's 'Let the Right One In'

Multichannel News' Senior Content Producer R. Thomas Umstead recently spoke with veteran actress Anika Noni Rose about her role in Showtime’s vampire-themed series Let the Right One In, which also stars Demian Bichir and Madison Taylor Baez.

10-05
10:20

Series Business: Joseph C. Wilson and Adam Glass, Showrunners on 'The Equalizer'

B+C's Michael Malone speaks with Joseph C. Wilson and Adam Glass, showrunners on 'The Equalizer', about the upcoming season the CBS series.

09-29
15:25

AMC's 'The Walking Dead', Fox's 'Call Me Kat', and the Harlem Globetrotters Back on TV

Broadcasting + Cable's Michael Malone and R. Thomas Umstead chat about AMC's The Walking Dead, Fox's Call Me Kat, and the TV return of the Harlem Globetrotters.

09-23
21:22

J. Bernard Calloway In Emmy Mode with Starring Role in 'The Ms. Pat Show'

Multichannel News/Broadcasting + Cable Senior Content Producer R. Thomas Umstead talks to veteran TV/film/Broadway actor J. Bernard Calloway about his starring role in BET Plus' Emmy-nominated series The Ms. Pat Show as part of a special Emmys edition of the Multicultural Perspectives podcast.

09-07
12:30

Russell Hornsby Pulls No Punches in Securing His Entertainment Legacy: Multicultural Perspectives

Multichannel News/Broadcasting & Cable Senior Content Producer R. Thomas Umstead interviews veteran television/movie actor Russell Hornsby about his nearly 30-year acting career -- which includes starring roles in such TV shows as Lincoln Heights and Grimm, and such films as Fences and The Hate U Give -- as well as his current portrayal of legendary boxing promoter Don King in Hulu’s original series Mike.

08-30
12:35

Busted Pilot: 'The Lord of the Rings' on Prime, 'House of the Dragon' and 'The Rehearsal' on HBO

Broadcasting + Cable's Kent Gibbons and Michael Malone chat about Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, HBO's House of the Dragon and The Rehearsal.

08-29
27:19

Content Spotlight: Chanté Adams Throws a Pitch for 'A League of Their Own' Series

Multichannel News' Senior Content Producer R. Thomas Umstead recently spoke with 'A League of Their Own' star Chanté Adams about the Prime Video series debuting August 12, as well as the differences between the series and the 1992 movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.

08-10
05:19

Series Business: Bonnie Hunt, Showrunner of 'Amber Brown' on Apple TV Plus

Broadcasting + Cable's Michael Malone chats with producer/director/actress Bonnie Hunt about how kids' series 'Amber Brown' came together.

07-28
15:06

Tara Duncan’s Hitting the Right Notes: Multicultural Perspectives

R. Thomas Umstead talks to Freeform and Onyx Collective President Tara Duncan about her successful career both as a producer for such iconic shows as AMC’s The Killing and Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black as well as a television executive overseeing such projects as Onyx’s Academy Award-winning documentary Summer Of Soul and Freeform's grown-ish, which recently launched its fifth season.

07-22
12:29

Emmy Nominations, 'The Bear' on Hulu, Shark Week on Discovery, and More in Busted Pilot

Broadcasting + Cable's Kent Gibbons and Michael Malone chat about the 2022 Emmy nominations, Hulu's The Bear, Discovery's Shark Week, and more in this edition of Busted Pilot.

07-20
26:07

Congressional Hearings on TV, 'Dark Winds' on AMC, FX's 'The Bear' on Hulu and More in Busted Pilot

Broadcasting + Cable's Kent Gibbons and Michael Malone chat the Jan. 6 Committee hearings on TV, Dark Winds on AMC, FX's The Bear on Hulu and more in Busted Pilot.

06-16
23:24

Series Business: 'Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood' EP Ellen Doherty on New 'Daniel' Movie

Broadcasting + Cable's Michael Malone chats with Ellen Doherty, the executive producer of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, about the series sixth season.

06-16
14:55

Zahn McClarnon Hopes ‘Dark Winds’ Series Opens Eyes to Native American Actors, Stories

Multichannel News/Broadcasting & Cable Senior Content Producer R. Thomas Umstead talks to prolific TV/movie actor Zahn McClarnon about his successful more than three decade acting career as well as most recent role as tribal police officer Joe Leaphorn in AMC’s drama series 'Dark Winds.'

06-10
09:49

Upfront Week, 'Stranger Things' on Netflix, 'Troppo' on Amazon Freevee, and More in Busted Pilot

Broadcasting + Cable's Kent Gibbons and Michael Malone chat about upfront week, 'Stranger Things'' return to Netflix, Amazon Freevee's 'Troppo', and more.

05-23
24:57

Series Business: 'Heartland' Showrunner Heather Conkie and UPtv's Wendy McCoy

Senior content producer Michael Malone chats with 'Heartland' showrunner Heather Conkie and Wendy McCoy, UPtv senior VP of marketing, about season 15 of the Canadian horse drama. 'Heartland' airs on UPtv Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET.

05-20
17:38

Content Spotlight: Glenn Close, Niv Sultan Lead Apple TV Plus’s ‘Tehran’

Multichannel News Senior Content Producer R. Thomas Umstead sits down with actresses Niv Sultan and Glenn Close to discuss the second season of Apple TV Plus’s original drama series Tehran, which debuts on the streaming service May 6. Close also weighs in on Paramount Plus’s reimagining of one of her biggest films, Fatal Attraction.

05-09
08:03

Content Spotlight: Showtime’s ‘I Love That for You’ Star Jenifer Lewis Talks About New Series Role

R. Thomas Umstead sits down with legendary actress, author, comedian and activist Jenifer Lewis to discuss her latest starring role in Showtime’s new comedy series 'I Love That for You.'

05-02
07:58

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