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Fanacek explores all things film and television by starting with a theme and then diving down the IMDB rabbit hole. We’ll explore acting credits, crazy guest stars, cool locations, awesome move posters, and absurd and obscure projects that have been lost to history.
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- 1 weeks ago31 min
The Haunting of Ricky Nelson
There is no denying the impact the Nelson family had on the entertainment industry and American culture at large. The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet spanned 435 episodes over 14 seasons. Their son, Ricky, had 30 Top 40 hits between 1957 and 1962. Ricky's daughter, Tracy, became a successful actress while his twin sons, Gunnar and Matthew, formed the multi-platinum selling rock duo, Nelson. That is an entertainment empire! And it was chock full o' devastations. Career backlash, a nasty divorce, ghosts, a plane crash, and a misplaced corpse...and that's just Ricky! Join me as I discuss Ricky, nee Rick, Nelson and his "haunted" life.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
The Hart to Hart Curse
There are so many movies that are thought to be "cursed"...Poltergeist, The Exorcist. Rebel Without a Cause, etc. But where are my cursed TV shows? Certainly there must be a few small screen productions that were cursed, right? Well, listeners, I submit to you a series that I believe to be cursed. 1979's Hart to Hart. Yep. This story has it all. Drugs, alcohol, extramarital affairs, and...murder? Maybe? You listen and be the judge. Enjoy.
- Oct 5, 202656 min
RFK & Mineo & Manson (Part 2)
Ok, now that we're all caught up on RFK, Mineo, and Manson 101, we can now focus our energy on some fun stuff you likely didn't know about Chuck Manson. Like it or not, Manson wormed his way into pop culture immortality. This episode shines a light on his involvement with Grandpa Al Lewis, Scientology, The People's Court, The Beach Boys, Mama Cass, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, and more. It's a hoot.
- Sep 21, 202634 min
RFK & Mineo & Manson (Part 1)
Let's peer into the dusty basement of pop culture and find some gems that don't get discussed enough...and let's do it while connecting RFK and Sal Mineo and Charles Manson! Trust me, these 3 fellas have more in common than you might think, and I'm learning that all pop culture roads go through Charles Manson. We'll discuss murders, conspiracies, and questionable arrests. John Lennon. David Cassidy. Enjoy!
- Sep 7, 202635 min
Fanacek's Hollywood Tales Vol. 4
More fun pop culture stories from my life in NYC, L.A., and Nashville. In this episode we'll learn about a WWE champ and an Elvis impersonator hangin' at The Viper Room, my time with Rainn Wilson, NY's Gotham Comedy Club in the 90s, celebs at Clippers games, and a bunch more. Eat up!
- Aug 24, 202634 min
Fanacek's Hollywood Tales Vol. 3
The final installment of my Hollywood Tales. This time I chat about an A-list actress being a weirdo on an airplane, a Grey's Anatomy doctor getting shitfaced, the physical abnormalities of George Clooney, and my time with an up and coming actor named Jonah Hill.
- Aug 10, 202630 min
Fanacek's Hollywood Tales Vol. 2
Want more stories from the life of Fanacek? Well, here you go. This episode features Jason Lee asking for directions, one of the Saved by the Bell hotties telling me to eff off, several awesome folks from 90210, Susan Sarandon pissed at Hollywood, and my time on the Warner Brothers lot with 2 future superstars. It's a blast.
- Jul 27, 202637 min
Fanacek's Hollywood Tales Vol. 1
I have stories. Tons of them. Having spent many years living in both NYC and L.A., I have been around celebrities for most of my life and now it's time for me to share some of these gems with you. Join me for Volume 1 as I reminisce about Pauly Shore and my time at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Hollywood Improv. Perhaps you will be interested in how I fucked up a big night for Jessica Simpson and Dane Cook, my awful conversation with Chelsea Handler, and the time Michael Richards failed to get me laid. Enjoy.
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