Two Guys From Hollywood

Meet Desmond Child, the amazing songwriter and producer who was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008. His hits are endless and you are sure you recognize more than a few: Kiss' "I Was Made for Lovin' You"; Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You"; Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name" and "Livin' on a Prayer"; Aerosmith's "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" and "Angel"; Cher's "We All Sleep Alone" and "Just Like Jesse James"; Alice Cooper's "Poison"; Michael Bolton's "How Can We Be Lovers?"; and Ricky Martin's "The Cup of Life" and "Livin' la Vida Loca", among dozens more! His demeanor is fun and the Two Guys have some great fun with him as Desmond opens up about how he broke into the business, his Cuban roots, his favorite collaborator and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many listeners have requested that Alan and Joey do an episode on their own, without a guest. The holidays felt like the best time not to intrude upon a guest appearance so the Two Guys sat down and ranted and raved about some of their most unfavorite things, from driving while texting, mixing and matching designer labels and the general complacency of the world! Join them so you can complain a little alongside the pros! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Brandon Straka - interesting and a little combative. Born and raised in rural Nebraska and now a resident of New York City, Brandon created and promotes his #WalkAway Campaign message and his desire to bring a new awareness and understanding to the reality of politics in America today. He left his hatred for Trump and the Democratic party and "walked away" to the MAGA Republicans where he claims his mission is to unify America. We thought his message, while interesting, was a bit extreme in that he feels to fix America means burning the government to the ground. The most interesting takeaway here is that we agreed with Brandon on many topics and it was clear we wanted many of the same things despite our opposing party affiliations. We just felt there was a different way of achieving the goals than "walking away." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exclusive interview with the author of THE REAL T AND ME: Two Decades of Love, Life, and Friendship with Tina Turner, which is publishing for the first time in North America on the same day this podcast premieres. At a young age Eddy used to pray he would become Tina's best friend and, years later, through perseverance and ingenuity, he met Ike & Tina Turner when he was only 14 years old and started their fan club. Then he lived through the tumultuous breakup of their marriage and became Tina's personal assistant, confidant, travel companion, and eventually became the person who created her new look as she broke into mega-stardom on her own.  His story is, without a doubt, the most honest and intimate access to the private side of this international rock superstar and you will come away loving her even more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all started with an anonymous piece in the NY Times in 2018 from a high source inside the Trump administration who revealed publicly what Trump's cabinet members were saying privately - that the President was unstable and unfit for office. While serving in top roles in the Department of Homeland security, Taylor had witnessed shocking acts of corruption that led him, with the support of other high ranking Republicans within the administration, to write the essay and, later, a book about his observations. Now, Miles, under his own name, has published a second book which appeared on the NY Times Bestseller List. We had the opportunity to speak with this conservative patriot and ask about some of the things he saw and why he's so concerned about Trump's, or a facsimile, return to the oval office. We also pressed him on what he does and doesn't like about the new direction of the GOP and the Biden administration. It sounds like a sobering episode and much of it is but, you know the Two Guys. They are not going to allow the destruction our of democracy to get in the way of humor and, surprisingly, this serious author blended right in. Anderson Cooper and Kanye West on the Stink list. Why? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randal Kleiser, the film and television director, producer, screenwriter and sometime actor is best known for directing the 1978 musical romantic-comedy film Grease, among some other iconic films you may remember, such as The Blue Lagoon, Summer Lovers and Big Top Pee Wee to name a few.  He has a new book out which is charming titled Drawing Directors and Randal has drawn each of the illustrations live in the presence of these directors without their knowledge. He joins us in the studio to tell us what this is all about. We also discuss his films, his past, his present, his passions and what he has coming up! He's a charming man with some great Hollywood stories. And, as usual, the Two Guys are causing a ruckus and saying something wildly politically incorrect. Watch out Lizzo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five women had no idea they were about to form a pornography sorority — a sisterhood that would change their careers, their lives and eventually, the way much of the public viewed people who work in porn. There was the "superstar" turned mom, Jane Hamilton aka Veronica Hart. The Jewish, artsy, exhibitionist, Annie Sprinkle, who claimed to have had sex with more than 3500 men. The former Girl Scout, Candida Royalle, an aspiring actress who was exiled from ballet at age 15 because she was too curvaceous. Veronica Vera, the girl with the strict Catholic upbringing who had a great sexual curiosity. And Gloria Leonard, the "nice Jewish girl" who had been a Wallstreet stockbroker and ended up taking on Larry Flynt and Bob Guccione as the publisher of her own High Society magazine. Join us as we speak to Vera, Jane and Gloria's daughter, Robin, about this "club" and why it was formed as we take a stroll back to 70's porn! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A world EXCLUSIVE 40 minute interview with Duane Chapman, aka Dog the Bounty Hunter, and his wife Francie, (specifically talking about the accusations thrown at Dog) after the couples appearance on a Facebook Live show to promote their upcoming appearance at a church in Washington state.  Alan Nevins (a past but longtime manager of Duane and Beth Chapman), and his co-host, Joey Santos, had lots of questions for the duo about their remarks, especially since the press promoted his outburst as a "homophobic rant" and a threat against failed Bud Light promoter Dylan Mulvaney. The video went viral hitting news outlets across the country. The co-hosts point out that the person who was inferred in the appearance does not identify as gay but as a transgendered woman. Both podcast hosts have their own annoyances with how the press handled the announcement. The interview gets heated on both sides, especially when talking about Christianity vs. “Hypo-Christianity” and how homosexuality is interpreted by the Christian faith and the various mis-interpretations found in the bible itself. The hosts breakdown the Facebook interview piece by piece so that the audience can understand how Duane and Francie’s remarks might have been taken out of context. The “Two Guys” insist that in a world where no one “listens and learns” everyone deserves the chance to at least be heard!  Many will find this interview enlightening but certainly will be shocked by what Dog and Francie ultimately say about Dylan Mulvaney and gays. They stand by their faith and are unapologetic for how they want to live their lives and their perspective on the world around them. .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s known as “The Queen of Versailles” and her Orlando estate, inspired by The Palace of Versailles outside of Paris, is the largest house in America. Enduring years of construction, destruction and reconstruction it truly has become not only a (very costly) labor of love, but the ultimate mission impossible to finish! This modern day “queen” is no Marie-Antoinette. She is not serving “cake”! Find out exactly what this star of The Queen of Versailles Reigns Again is serving as her life is about to become a Broadway musical starring Kristin Chenowith. She opens up about the house, her husband's health scare and the death of their teenage daughter. The boys discuss the movie Mafia Mamma and the Michael J. Fox documentary, Still. And things get a little catty as the conversation turns to Jeff Lewis of Flipping Out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know Morgan Fairchild from Dallas, Flamingo Road, Friends, Roseanne and many other television shows and theater work she has appeared in for many years.  We think you probably don't know this side of Morgan - the science nerd!   We dove into Morgan's other life and her fascination with all things science and what she describes as her moral obligation to share her knowledge, especially in the 80's when she was the first Hollywood personality to get involved with AIDS.  She is beautiful, smart and funny - no "blond" here! And of course, this week's "reviews" by Alan & Joey of movies, TV and bad clothes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Nathan Kessel and Anna McClelland. Talk about destiny!! Two young, attractive, bright, talented souls on separate paths in life, manage to find each-other and fall hopelessly in love after almost losing themselves! He "woke up" suddenly after 4 years to discover he remembered nothing during that time and now was 16. Started singing opera and performing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and then the pandemic hit. She had to have brain surgery. It’s quite a story with a happy beginning! Merging their talents, goals and ambitions, they combined and parlayed their talent and became TikTok’ers, content creators and social media Influencers - a lucrative business with a combined audience of over 14 million followers! Hear their story, learn how they did it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a forced 3 week break, Alan explains what happened with some sad news. But that doesn't keep the duo from skewering or praising their latest media consumption. Then things turn for the very funny when they bring Gene Simmons into the fold, which took the Two Guys by surprise. Also known as his stage persona, The Demon, he is the bassist and co-lead singer of KISS, the hard-rock band he co-founded in the early 1970's. Well known for his intelligence and bad-boy behavior, he proves himself here - wild, funny, crass and generally over the top as he opens up about the band's farewell tour, money, marriage, a few choice words about his fallen band members, and the time he spent dating Cher and Diana Ross. As you can imagine, the Two Guys loved it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who didn't love the iconic Joan Rives and her style of humor which dominated the airwaves for decades. With the new "cancel culture" how would Joan have navigated these waters? Luckily, Joan left an incredible ambassador behind in her daughter, Melissa, and we discuss her mom alongside her new and very funny book, LIES MY MOTHER TOLD ME. And, as always, Joey and Alan discuss some of the things that annoy them and, as always, catch up on their entertainment intake, especially the Dahmer series since Alan represented Lionel Dahmer's book A FATHER'S STORY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joey celebrates the end of his cancer treatments and Alan celebrates passing his flight exam. Then they turn to director Taylor Hackford. In addition to helming the iconic feature hits, An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Against All Odds (1984), Ray (2004), and the cult thriller The Devil's Advocate (1997), Taylor Hackford has directed the films Dolores Claiborne (1995), Everybody's All American (1988), and Proof of Life (2000). Taylor developed and produced La Bamba, the most successful Latin-themed feature film in history. Mr. Hackford has been an active member of the Directors Guild of America for over 40 years, including twice as elected President of the DGA, beginning in 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They’re back! Two Guys From Hollywood returns for Season Two. Continuing with their unique brand of humor for this grab-bag pop culture podcast, the Hollywood based literary agent, Alan Nevins and his longtime friend, celebrity chef & columnist, Joey Santos, return in their second season premier. It's a shocking, no holds barred interview with Michael Fanone, the officer nearly beaten to death on January 6th at the U.S. Capital who then later testified on national television for the Senate Investigative Committee.  The two hosts have captured a side of this conservative Republican and self proclaimed redneck that has yet been seen on any of the news networks promoting Fanone's new bestselling book, HOLD THE LINE.  Often touching and passionate yet done with style, humor and respect that ultimately creates a bond between these three men which feels like you’ve dropped in on their dinner conversation.    As in season one, we open with Joeys signature cocktail creation, and then the conversation quickly turns to opinionated observations by Fanone about how the most powerful people in government disrespected law enforcement and the hypocrisy of the members of Congress.  No one is spared here from the 24 hour news networks to “lunatic” Marjorie Taylor Greene, “Miss” Lindsey Graham and “Trump’s Bottom Bitches”.   You’ve probably not heard an interview quite like this! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve reached the final episode of Season One! And to close out this spectacular season, we’ve brought in a legendary guest. His work has been widely discussed, taught, debated and examined for decades, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Joining the conversation this week is academy award winning writer, director and producer Oliver Stone. His movies such as Platoon, Wall Street, Natural Born Killers, JFK, Snowden - amongst many others - have changed the way we view, discuss and understand difficult topics such as war, politics, money and greed. His newly released memoir, Chasing the Light, was a huge success and on this episode he not only teases what a second book could entail, but shares rare anecdotes from set on many of his classic films, reflects on working with stars such as Tom Cruise, and talks about life as a director who follows the facts...not the fads. Tune in for an insightful and intellectual conversation about our theme this week, Art Imitating Life, and enjoy a behind the scenes look into one of the most brilliant creative minds of a generation. As always, we have a guest-inspired cocktail of the week! This week enjoy THE SPICY GIN BLOSSOM. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!   FOLLOW HIM ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Twitter: @TheOliverStone Instagram: @officialoliverstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOliverStone   AND READ BOOK:  https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Light-Directing-Surviving-Midnight/dp/0358346231   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We find ourselves at the second to last episode of season one! And joining us is the incredible and hilarious Lea Black! Lea was previously on Real Housewives of Miami, but long before that she started her own skin care line and has been thriving ever since as a business woman, author, philanthropist, mother, wife and professional hostess. She’s the perfect guest for our theme this week: THE ART OF THE DINNER PARTY. Lea has been at the helm of hugely popular and successful charity galas and events for decades and has tips for our listeners for how to throw a party, and equally as important, how to be a great guest. She also spills her unfiltered opinion on the Girardi lawsuit. As a former Real Housewives cast member, and the wife of a high-powered attorney, she has a sharp, unique and straightforward opinion of the situation that you won't want to miss! As always, we have a guest-inspired cocktail of the week! This week enjoy THE HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!   FOLLOW LEA ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram + Twitter: @leablackmiami Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeaBlackMiami   AND LISTEN TO HER PODCAST:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lunch-with-lea-black/id1398405876 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining the conversation this week is the Queen of NYC and legend amongst Real Housewives fans, Dorinda Medley! She’s talking all about her new book, MAKE IT NICE, her process, her new life post-RHONY and what brings her joy. Don’t miss this heartfelt, honest and hilarious conversation that will make you want to buy a house in the Berkshires and call your mother to tell her you love her. As always, we have a guest-inspired cocktail of the week! This week enjoy the MAKE IT NICE. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!   BUY HER NEW BOOK “MAKE IT NICE”: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwADl1l8G7IQxasyu43yi1A    AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram + Twitter: @dorindamedley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorindamedleyofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Alan and Joey are talking to Youtuber Adam Newell, host of Up and Adam Live! They get into some of their favorite shows this year and discuss the realities of creating pop-culture based content, and keeping real friends around. The conversation goes beyond just pop culture...and we do mean *beyond*, as in deep sea and space exploration. Adam also gives insight into the Girardi lawsuit that has captivated many, as he has a very unique connection to the case that you won’t want to miss. This week enjoy THE BRONX AND STATEN ISLAND TOO. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!   SUBSCRIBE TO ADAM’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwADl1l8G7IQxasyu43yi1A   AND FOLLOW HIM ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Instagram + Twitter: @upandadamlive  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joining the conversation this week is Heidi Murkoff, the author and creator of the What to Expect When You’re Expecting (WTEWYE) book series and major brand. WTEWYE has been on the NYT best selling list longer than any other book, and to date the series has sold over 44 million copies in over 30 languages. On this episode, Heidi discusses when and why she knew she had to write the book, and the critical moment in her life when she sent in the first proposal (hint: contractions were involved). She talks about the unexpected success of the book and the most rewarding part of it all: meeting and working with parents all around the world. WTEWYE has grown into a brand with a website, an app, a podcast, a holiday, and even a film. Heidi shares stories from the set (including multiple nipple interactions) and why she fought hard to keep the birth scenes realistic. And if you’ve ever wondered if orgasmic births are a real thing...your questions will be answered. As always, we have a guest-inspired cocktail of the week! This week enjoy the WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU’RE NOT EXPECTING. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!   FOLLOW HEIDI ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeidiMurkoff Instagram and Twitter: @heidimurkoff   AND KEEP UP WITH WHAT TO EXPECT:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatToExpectWhenYoureExpecting Instagram and Twitter: @whattoexpect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices