A MICK A MOOK AND A MIC

Talking the Hollywood Scene, Sports and Life Experiences

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Umpire Joe West returns to share his unique insights into Baseball, Retirement and Life.

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Featured Guest  –  Robbie Steigleman

Robbie Steigleman:  Legendary Horse Trainer, Owner Steigleman Stables, Namesake of Steigleman Stables Clothing Line pictured here with his son & founder Max.

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A GESTURE OF KINDNESS – By Roy Firestone, Multi-Emmy Award Winning Journalist

One cold January night in New York, Bob Costas shared a dinner with Mickey Mantle. As they finished their meal, Costas noticed something curious — Mantle asked for a doggie bag, something uncharacteristic for the famous ballplayer. They left the restaurant, walking briskly toward their hotel through the biting cold. But then Mantle veered off course. He led Costas to Madison Avenue, to a familiar spot where a homeless man huddled in a cardboard box.

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Max’s Mom…by Roy Firestone, Multi- Emmy Award Winning Journalist

Max Brooks is a best selling author, and writer, he was a writer on SNL…most of his successful books were “World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide” Max Brooks is witty, thoughtful, insightful and, oh by the way, he’s also the son of the legendary Mel Brooks and the late Anne Bancroft. Anne won the Academy Award for “The Miracle Worker” in 1962. You might have seen Max on Bill Maher’s “Real Time” .

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A GESTURE OF KINDNESS – By Roy Firestone, Multi-Emmy Award Winning Journalist

One cold January night in New York, Bob Costas shared a dinner with Mickey Mantle. As they finished their meal, Costas noticed something curious — Mantle asked for a doggie bag, something uncharacteristic for the famous ballplayer. They left the restaurant, walking briskly toward their hotel through the biting cold. But then Mantle veered off course. He led Costas to Madison Avenue, to a familiar spot where a homeless man huddled in a cardboard box.

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Max’s Mom…by Roy Firestone, Multi- Emmy Award Winning Journalist

Max Brooks is a best selling author, and writer, he was a writer on SNL…most of his successful books were “World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide” Max Brooks is witty, thoughtful, insightful and, oh by the way, he’s also the son of the legendary Mel Brooks and the late Anne Bancroft. Anne won the Academy Award for “The Miracle Worker” in 1962. You might have seen Max on Bill Maher’s “Real Time” .

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THERE IS ONLY ONE…By Roy Firestone, Multi Emny Award Winning Journalist

I’m going to take a break this morning , a break from writing about the horror of this administration, and tell you about my all time favorite political ensemble TV. And it’s really the ONLY one. I don’t consider SNL a strictly political show, though even if it were, it’s not that funny much to me anymore and hasn’t been for years. Nope, the funniest, the most biting, the most inventive, and the most intelligent political

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R.Brandon Johnson joins MMM July 27th

R.Brandon Johnson:  Actor/Host. From 2011 to 2013, the Minnesota native, starred as Gary Wilde on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up opposite ZENDAYA. . He has also hosted the TNT reality competition series 72 Hours. Johnson got his first big break on the small screen playing the recurring character Michael McBain on the ABC Daytime series One Life to Live in 2003, playing the role until 2004. Johnson returned to the series in 2007 and in 2008 in the recurring role of

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Mykelti Williamson:  Actor/Director Joins MMM July 3rd

Mykelti Williamson:  Actor/Director, has worked constantly over the course of his 40 year career. He is  best known for his roles in the films Forrest Gump (as Bubba), 12 Angry Men (1997), Con Air, and Ali, and the television shows Boomtown, 24, and Justified. In 2016, he portrayed Gabriel Maxson in Denzel Washington’s acclaimed film adaptation of August Wilson’s play Fences, reprising his role from the 2010 Broadway revival.  Mykelti has also directed numerous episodes of television including the Law & Order franchise.

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Iconic Businessman, Art Levitt, to Join Mick & Mook

World renown entrepreneur Art Levitt will be joining Frank and Billy on A Mick A Mook and A Mic podcast this summer. Levitt was the founding CEO of Fandango, Inc., the premier online movie ticketing and entertainment business. Art launched Fandango in July 2000, and led the company to growth and profitability, establishing the company as a nationally recognized brand known for its creativity, operational excellence, and premium service experience. From 1996 to 2000, Levitt

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Talking the Hollywood Scene, Sports and Life Experiences
A Mick A Mook and A Mic is a weekly audio and video podcast from two of America’s most talented wise guys. It features Frank Pace – a nationally-renowned Hollywood producer, sports agent and author, and Billy O’Connor – a comedian, author and Vietnam Veteran. The show provides raw, uncensored commentary about the Hollywood scene, sports, and their fascinating life experiences. The show also features iconic guests from the world of sports and entertainment.