Photojournalist John Filo Discusses His Iconic Kent State Photo with Mick & Mook on 5/31

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Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist John Filo, whose picture of 14-year-old runaway Mary Ann Vecchio screaming while kneeling over the dead body of 20-year-old Jeffrey Miller on the Kent State campus, will join Billy and Frank on the May 17episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. The iconic photo horrified the world and turned the tide of the Vietnam War. Now, on the 53rd anniversary of that historic day in Ohio, John will recount in detail to Billy and…

Multi-Talented Actor, Rider Strong, Joins Mick & Mook on 5/3

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Rider Strong, best known for starring as Shawn Hunter on the ABC sitcom Boy Meets World, which he reprised in its sequel series Girl Meets World, will be joining Billy and Frank on the May 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.  In addition to his acting talents, Rider is also a producer, director, and screenwriter. He also hosts with his Boy Meets World co-stars, Will Friedle and Danille Fishel, on the…

Legendary Pitcher, Jim Palmer, Joins M&M 4/19

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Jim Palmer, one of the greatest pitchers in Major League Baseball history, will be  joining Billy and Frank on the April 19thepisode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Palmer, the winningest MLB pitcher during the 1970s with 186 wins, has also won 3 Cy Young Awards as the best pitcher in MLB. He was also a 20-game winner in eight seasons and is the winningest pitcher in Baltimore Orioles history with 268 wins.…

Songwriter, D. Vincent Williams, Joins M&M on 4/12

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David Vincent Williams is a country music singer-songwriter who has written over 550 songs. His songs have been recorded and released by major country recording artists, including: “I’m Movin‘ On” by Rascal Flatts, Ty Herndon’s “Hands of a Working Man” and James Otto’s “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”. Williams will be joining Billy and Frank on the April 12th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Born in Houston, Texas, Williams spent his…

Television and Film Actor, Julian Gant, Joins Mick & Mook on 4/5

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Julian Gant is a television and film actor who is widely recognized for his performance as Carter on the series Call Me Kat. He has also starred on Oddballs and the 2019 series Good Girls. Gant will be joining Billy and Frank on the April 5th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic Julian, born in Detroit, made his professional acting debut on The Suite Life of Hudson & James in 2003. Recently, he guest-starred on a 2020…

Basketball Hall of Famer, Artis Gilmore, Joins M&M on March 29

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Artis Gilmore, one of the greatest centers in the history of professional basketball, will join Billy and Frank on the March 29th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, Gilmore played for the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics in the NBA, and the Kentucky Colonels of the former ABA. Artis was, arguably, the greatest player in the history of the ABA.…

Actor & Author Ryan Cassidy, of the Famous Cassidy Family, Joins Mick and Mook on 3/22

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Actor and Author, Ryan Cassidy, will join Billy and Frank on the March 22nd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Ryan recently authored the book, “James Cagney Was My Baby Sitter.” Ryan is the youngest of the famous Cassidy brothers and the son of Academy Award-Winner Shirley Jones for Elmer Gantry, plus the hit, The Music Man. Ryan embarked on an acting career after graduating from Beverly Hills High School. During this…

Actor and Comedian, JC Currais, Joins M&M on 3/15

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JC Currais, a Cuban American comedian and actor, will be joining Billy and Frank on the March 15th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.   JC grew up in Miami and first started stand-up comedy while enrolled at the University of Florida.  Currais’ stage presence is larger-than-life, and his performance style is high-energy. He has been on Conan and Comedy Central on TBS, and was named one of TBS’s Top Comics to…

Renowned Artist, Man One (Alex Poli), Joins M&M 3/8

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Man One, Alex Poli, developed his love for art developing his skills as a graffiti artist on the streets of Los Angeles. Alex honed his talents as a fine artist and understanding of art history at Loyola Marymount University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Alex joins Billy and Frank on the March 8th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Man One’s art is comprised of his trademark bold,…

Umpire Cowboy Joe West, Plus Much More Coming 3/1

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Former MLB Umpire Cowboy Joe West is back with the guys on March 1, as they discuss amongst other things: behind the scenes stories about baseball managers and players, what goes on in the bullpen, the art of rubbing up baseballs, and the vison of Walter O’Malley’s moving the Dodgers west in 1958.   Other topics will include: the future of the Big 10,  Huey Lewis and the News, Sudden Sam McDowell, The Andy Griffith…

Roy Firestone, Award-wining Sports Journalist & Author, Joins M&M 2/22

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Roy Firestone is a seven-time Emmy Award Winning and seven-time cable ACE Award-winning host, interviewer, narrator, writer and producer. He will join Mick and Mook on the February 22nd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Roy was the original host of ESPN’s legendary Up Close, Up Close Classic, and Up Close Primetime. As an actor, Roy was featured in the Academy Award-Winning film, Jerry Maguire, where he played himself in a scene…

Emmy Award-winning Writer, Bruce Ferber, Joins M&M on 2/15

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Bruce Ferber is a novelist and an Emmy Award-sinning writer. He joins Mick and Mook on the February 15 episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Ferber’s first job in TV was writing for Bosom Buddies starring Tom Hanks and the late Peter Scolari. Bruce recalls it being “a magical introduction to the business.” Other Ferber show credits include Growing Pains, Duet, Coach, Home Improvement and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, among others. Ferber’s…

Jim Breech, Former NFL Star, Joins M&M 2/8

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Jim Breech, a former placekicker in the National Football League, will be joining Mick and Mook on the February 8th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic.. Jim played for the Oakland Raiders in 1979 and Cincinnati Bengals from 1980-1992. His 1,151 points with the Bengals is a franchise record. Breech also played in Super Bowls XVI and XXIII, and was perfect in both games – not missing a field goal or extra…

Warner Bros TV Vice President, Tony Sepulveda, Joins M&M 1/25

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Tony Sepulveda is the Senior Vice President of Casting at Warner Bros Television. During his 28-year stint at WBTV, he has been the casting director on such shows as “Family Matters,” “Knots Landing,” “Friends,” and “The West Wing.” He has three Emmy nominations. Born in Santa Rosa, California, Tony graduated from UCLA, where he originally studied to be an actor. Here’s Tony’s first-hand look back at how his career path changed: “I went to UCLA…

Sportscaster Tony Hernandez Join Mick & Mook on 1/18

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For 40 years, Tony Hernandez was a mainstay on the sports television screens for his work in San Francisco, WCBS in New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Tony also pioneered LA Dodgers play by play on cable television in their World Championship year of 1988. Now retired and living in Montana, Tony has authored a marvelous book, ‘ALWAYS TURN DOWN THE FIRST OFFER.” The book recounts his days with the likes of Reggie Jackson,…

Jan 11 – Lacretta: Co-star in the revival of NBC’s iconic series, NIGHT COURT.

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Lacretta may prove to be the breakout star of the 2023 television season for her role as Gurgs in the revival of the iconic NBC series Night Court. You may ask yourself – where has she been hiding? The answer to that question is she had been working on her craft in opera, Broadway, and Musical Theatre, nationwide. Now that you have found her, you will never forget her. The Mick and The Mook are…

John Shaffner, Multiple Emmy Award Winner, Joins Mick & Mook on January 4

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John Shaffner is the dean of production designers in Hollywood. This Montana native has been nominated for an extraordinary 60 Emmys in his career with multiple wins. John’s fertile mind conceived and executed the sets on: FRIENDS, BIG BANG THEORY, WILL & GRACE, BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA, GEORGE LOPEZ, DREW CAREY and so many more. In addition, John was the President of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences. John notes that, ironically, all his EMMY nominations…

Stephen Lang, Star of Avatar: The Way of Water, Joins Mick & Mook on 12/28

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Actor Stephen Lang has had a remarkable career. He is now starring as Colonel Miles Quaritch in the smash hit AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. His Quaritch also was the antagonist in AVATAR which grossed more the $3 billion in 2011. But Stephen is so much more than Quaritch. Amongst his many film roles, Steve starred as the Old Man in DON’T BREATHE, Ike Clanton in TOMBSTONE, General Stonewall Jackson in GODS & GENERALS, and…

Playwright and Actor, Billy Van Zandt, Joins Mick & Mook on 12/14

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Billy Van Zandt is one half of the famous TV writing duo Van Zandt/Milmore, with his late partner Jane Milmore. A playwright and actor,  Billy is the author of the best-selling TV memoir Get in the Car, Jane.  Van Zandt/Milmore were nominated for an Emmy Award for their television special I Love Lucy: The Very First Show, and won People’s Choice and NAACP Image Awards for their work on the Martin Lawrence comedy Martin and a Prism Multi-Cultural Award for his work on TV’s The Hughleys. He and…

Comedian Joey Kola Joins M&M on 12/7

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A stand-up comedian for 40 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada, and England. His high-energy, spot-on punch lines, and fast delivery assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Joey’s topical and timeless material combine to always make his audiences laugh. Joey has been voted Best TV Comic 5 years in a row by Time Out NY Magazine. He also warmed up shows,…

Choreographer Rosero McCoy Joins M&M on 11/23

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Rosero McCoy, who will be joining Mick & Mook on November 23, is one of the most established and well-rounded Choreographers in the Entertainment Industry. He has worked with the likes of Emmy Award Winner, Zendaya, Usher, Prince, and former First lady Michelle Obama. Some of Rosero’s choreography film credits include Rags, Rio, Honey 2, Camp Rock 2, Alvin and the Chipmunks 1 & 2, Step Up, Beauty Shop, Vanilla Sky, and Garfield 1 & 2. His choreography can also be seen on hit TV…

NBA Columnist and Analyst, Peter Vecsey, Joins M&M on 11/9

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Acclaimed sports columnist and basketball analyst, Peter Vecsey, joins Billy and Frank on the November 9th episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. The controversial writer has been a fixture in the New York and NBA Media Industry for decades. An analyst for NBA TV, Vecsey has also worked for the NY Post, TBS and NBC. A highly touted writer and TV analyst, Vecsey was the recipient of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s…

George Lopez Joins M&M on 11/2

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George Lopez, ‘America’s Mexican’ and Star of the hit ABC Series “George Lopez”, which was the first fully Latino-based cast in Hollywood history, joins Mick and Mook on November 2. George’s new NBC series “Lopez v Lopez” debuts this week (November 4) with his daughter, Mayan, as the co-star. George rose from a childhood of nothingness to reach a level of stardom to which few have ascended. TV, movies, and a NY Times best-selling author,…

Actor Jack McGee Joins M&M on 11/16

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Anyone who has watched TV or movies knows Jack McGee. See him on the street and you will say to yourself, where do I know that guy from?  The answer is you’ve seen him in more than 100 movies and TV shows.  Best known on TV for his role opposite Denis Leary in Rescue Me, where he played a grizzly fire fighter…which was not a big stretch for Jack, as be spent many years as…

Nestor Carbonell, Actor & Director, Joins Mick & Mook on 10/19

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Nestor Carbonell is currently co-starring in the hit series “The Morning Show,” opposite Jennifer Aniston & Reese Witherspoon, now shooting its third season for Apple TV Plus. Nestor is most often recognized for his integral role in the series “Lost” as Richard Alpert, as well as his turn as Mayor Anthony Garcia opposite Gary Oldman in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight”. He reprised his role as the Mayor of Gotham City in the box-office hit…