This week on The Lady Brain Show find out what makes some men such successful seducers and why women love them in our interview with Betsy Prioleau, the author of “Swoon.” And, why dark personalities are so attractive. Hmmm? We meet the inventor of Goldieblox, a new toy designed to inspire the next generation of … Continue reading »
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“Independent Lens” Producer, Comedian/Actor Rob Schneider, and The Godfather’s Daughter
Meet the brilliant, yet humble, Lois Vossen, Founder and Producer of the long-running PBS series INDEPENDENT LENS. She tells us about this season’s fantastic line up. Can you say “Oscar?!” Plus we talk with Rita Gigante, Author of THE GODFATHER’S DAUGHTER, about life as the child of the Mafia’s biggest crime boss, Vicent “The Chin” … Continue reading »
Roman Coppola {VIDEO}; BEAUTIFUL CREATURES {VIDEO}; Perfume; and Primping on the Go
Meet the stars of the new movie Beautiful Creatures. Plus Doctor Ian Smith, author of the bestseller The Fat Smash Diet and now, The Shred! And Steph talks to director Roman Coppola about his new film, A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MIND OF CHARLES SWAN III, featuring Charlie Sheen, Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. Plus we learn … Continue reading »
Supermodel Emme; How to choose a Diamond; KINGS POINT; Out At Work
This week, we bring you Supermodel Emme, the latest highlights from the Urban Dictionary (irritable vowel syndrome anyone?), and we have a diamond expert in the house from Pave Fine Jewelry. And Sari Gilman, director of the Oscar Nominated short film Kings Point joins us. Plus Selisse Berry, editor of the new anthology Out & Equal at Work. … Continue reading »
“Bad Mother (Not!)” Ayelet Waldman; The Hilarious Marlon Wayans {VIDEO}; and Advice from Your Mom
We welcome the birth of a new year with a show dedicated almost entirely to mothers. Author of Bad Mother, Ayelet Waldman joins us, plus Bronwen Hruska, author of “Accelerated”–a story of overmedicating kids just to get ahead. Plus, the best advice your moms ever gave you (listeners write in) and a tale about what … Continue reading »
Cirque Du Soleil WORLDS AWAY interview {VIDEO}; Holiday Gifts; Holiday Eating; Getting Published
You know you want to–we all have a great book in us somewhere–Brooke Warner is here to tell us how to get it done. Plus Signe Darpinian, author of “Knock Out Dieting” tells us why you shouldn’t worry about your weight at the holidays. And the amazing Cirque du Soleil has made a movie, and … Continue reading »
Katie Dellamaggiore BROOKLYN CASTLE; Raging Moderate Will Durst; Carey Perloff of ACT
Chess has never been so exciting–the director of the new film BROOKLYN CASTLE, Katie Dellamaggiore talks to us about the making of her award winning documentary. Plus Carey Perloff, artistic director of ACT in San Francisco gives us a look behind the curtains of San Francisco’s theater scene. And, comedian Will Durst joins us, we … Continue reading »
Ken Burns on CENTRAL PARK 5; Patrick Wang of IN THE FAMILY and Naomi Wolf on VAGINA, A NEW BIOGRAPHY
It’s a star studded night with some wonderful guests. A few folks you may have heard of–Ken Burns, for one! We talk about his new documentary Central Park 5. And Patrick Wang, director and lead role in the new film In The Family. Plus author Naomi Wolf on her new book “Vagina: A New Biography”, … Continue reading »
Beauty & Fitness Tips; Why Men Don’t Want to Marry Women; and How to Sustain Your Fashion Sense
This week, meet Beth Doane, one of America’s youngest social entrepreneurs, and planter of 28,000 trees, who tells us how anyone of us can make a difference (and by the way, look gorgeous doing it). Plus how YOU can look beautiful whatever the weather–expert Marilyn Jaeger tells us easy skin care regimes. And, a 20 … Continue reading »
Markos from Daily Kos; Billy Idol goes West; Annoying Noises; Mr XMas; The Real Meaning of Promiscuity
Meet Markos Moulitsas from Daily Kos, and meet the guy who convinced Billy Idol to show up for his birthday party! We also meet a man who met a man, who calls himself–Mr. Christmas–and he made a film about him. Plus comedian and storyteller, Joe Klocek. See the preview– Don’t miss it! Watch on Comcast Hometown Network … Continue reading »