Best Ted OConnells Podcasts (2025)

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Mykelti Williamson "Forrest Gump" 1:04:11

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, host Steve Kmetko sits down with acclaimed actor Mykelti Williamson, best known as Bubba in Forrest Gump, for an unforgettable conversation about his life, career, and unwavering artistic integrity. Mykelti opens up about the real story behind landing the iconic role, why he’s ne…

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Doug McNamee - President of Field & Stream On Honesty, Confidence, & The Art Of Listening 53:18

1d ago53:18

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#214: Doug McNamee serves as the President of Field & Stream, where he is leading the revitalization of the iconic outdoor brand. Since assuming the role he has overseen the return of Field & Stream’s print magazine, the launch of the 1871 Club membership program, and the development of strategic partnerships with cultural figures such as Eric Chur…

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Donna Pescow "Saturday Night Fever" Encore 44:25

8d ago44:25

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In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko welcomes Donna Pescow, the beloved actress who shot to fame as Annette in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta and later won hearts in the hit TV series Angie. Donna opens up about her Brooklyn roots, her early days breaking into the business, and the unforgettable moment s…

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Casey Woods - SMU Offensive Coordinator On Core Values, Relationships, & Impact 1:14:46

8d ago1:14:46

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#213: Casey Woods is the Offensive Coordinator for SMU Football. He just recently helped lead SMU to the College Football Playoff. A veteran coach with a strong pedigree in both player development and strategic play-calling, Woods has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most explosive offenses in college football. Prior to joining SMU, Woo…

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R.I.P George Wendt "Cheers" 31:58

14d ago31:58

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Our friend George Wendt passed away this morning, May 20, 2025. In his honor, we are re-releasing one of his last interviews when he sat down with Steve Kmetko on STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, This episode was recorded May 11, 2024. Rest in peace George.In one of his final interviews before his passing, beloved Cheers star George Wendt (Norm!) joins Steve …

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Rob Morrow "Northern Exposure" 1:06:50

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Rob Morrow and Janine Turner Podcast: "Northern Disclosure" Get it wherever you get your podcasts along with Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernDisclosurePodcast Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://s…

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Mike O'Connell - Pastor Love Church Omaha On Resilience, Service, & Leading Different 49:24

15d ago49:24

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#212: Mike O’Connell serves as the associate lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker and leadership coach. Mike’s story has been marked by overcoming obstacles. After a near fatal football injury in 2004, he turned down multiple football scholarship offers to walk on at Iowa. One week after the decision he…

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Nicole Eggert "Baywatch" 53:31

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In this heartfelt episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko, Nicole Eggert, best known for her roles in Baywatch and Charles in Charge, opens up about her career and personal journey. She reflects on her time on Baywatch, the challenges of being labeled and misunderstood in Hollywood, and her decision to step away from the industry. Nicole …

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Eric Musselman - USC Men's Basketball Head Coach On Adapting, Leadership, & Continuous Learning 49:20

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#211: Eric Musselman is the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) men's basketball team, having taken the helm in April 2024. Prior to joining USC, he spent five seasons at the University of Arkansas, compiling a 111–59 record and leading the Razorbacks to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight runs. Mussel…

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Hortense Le Gentil - Executive Leadership Coach, Author, & Speaker On Alignment, Mind Traps, & The Unlocked Leader 50:17

29d ago50:17

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#210: Hortense le Gentil is a world-renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author. She guides CEOs and senior executives on their journey from hero leaders to human leaders. Guided by 30 years in business, working across industries—including media consulting and advertising—and as an entrepreneur. Hortense was recognized on the inaugural…

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Tim Matheson "Animal House" Encore 56:50

29d ago56:50

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Tim Matheson on Animal House, John Belushi, West Wing, Yellowstone & Meghan MarkleIn this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko sits down with actor-director Tim Matheson, beloved as Otter from the comedy classic Animal House. Matheson shares powerful memories of working with the late John Belushi, reflects on the wild, cocain…

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Dee Wallace "ET" 1:06:51

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In this heartwarming and soul-stirring episode of Still Here Hollywood, iconic actress Dee Wallace—forever beloved as the mom from Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial—opens up to host Steve Kmetko in one of her most emotional and revealing interviews yet. From tearful stories of miracles sparked by E.T. to the raw pain of personal loss an…

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Ted Rath - New Orleans Saints Director of Sports Performance On Default Urgency, Daily Excellence, & Beyond Comfort 49:58

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#209# Ted Rath is the New Orleans Saints director of sports performance. Rath comes to New Orleans after four seasons directing the strength and conditioning efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles. He originally joined the team as the director of sports performance in 2020 and was promoted to vice president of player performance in 2021. During his fou…

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Noah Wyle "The Pitt" Encore 46:26

1M ago46:26

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Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to critical acclaim and 23 emmy awards. It also propelled its ac…

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Andy Chrisman - 4Him Singer, Artist, & Worship Pastor On Waiting, Excellence, & The Power Of Routine 1:00:57

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Andy Chrisman has been in the Christian music industry for over 25 years, both as a solo artist and as part of the Dove Award-winning group, 4Him. He has sold more than 5 million records, garnered twenty-five #1 singles, and was awarded numerous Grammy Award™ and Dove Award™ nominations and wins. In 2004, Andy began leading thousands of people in w…

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Maggie Wheeler "Friends" 57:44

2M ago57:44

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Maggie played the iconic role of Janice, Chandler's on again - off again, girlfriend on "Friends" https://maggiewheeler.net/ Maggies Newest Book https://ebeneezerfindsareason.com/ Maggie on Cameo https://www.cameo.com/search?q=maggie%20wheeler Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lic…

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Ross Bjork - Ohio State University Director Of Athletics On Core Values, Confronting Challenges Head On, & Persistence 49:47

2M ago49:47

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#207: Ross Bjork is the Ohio State University Director of Athletics. In his first year as AD, the Buckeyes football team won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship. Additionally, he began a one-year term as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) in June 2024. Before arriving in Columbus h…

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Gail O'Grady "NYPD Blue" 36:12

2M ago36:12

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There are some shows that will go down in TV history as setting the bar for a specific genre. And when those shows have ensemble casts, it pretty much raises the status of every actor on the screen. When it comes to cop shows that viewers and critics collectively have loved, one specific police drama and its characters from the 1990’s and beyond st…

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Todd Beer - Air Force One Pilot On Dependability, Preparation, & Recalibrating 56:35

2M ago56:35

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#206: Lieutenant Colonel Todd Beer was the Air Force One pilot for both the President Bill Clinton & President George W Bush administrations, as well as the 9/11 terrorists attacks and many other influential historical moments. Todd grew up in Indiana and his basketball success earned him an opportunity to play college basketball at the highly cove…

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Monica Potter "Parenthood" 1:01:50

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https://monicapotterhome.com Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywoo…

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Anne Walker - Stanford University Women's Golf Head Coach On Character, Development, & Sustained Success 55:00

2M ago55:00

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#205: Anne Walker is the Stanford University Women’s Golf Head Coach. She has established herself as one of the premier college coaches in the country. In addition to leading the Cardinal to its first three NCAA titles in school history (2015, 2022, 2024), Walker has mentored some of the most recognizable names in the sport. Stanford has enjoyed un…

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Geri Jewell "Facts of Life" 57:34

2M ago57:34

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Geri's Jewels and Gems Book https://a.co/d/eLFLnKm Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise …

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Ricky Dickson - Former CEO & President Blue Bell Creameries On The 3 P's, Boldness, & One Scoop At A Time 56:11

2M ago56:11

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#204: Ricky Dickson is the former CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries, as well as an accomplished speaker and author with his newest book One Scoop at a Time. Ricky graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in marketing and journalism. He began his career with Blue Bell in 1981 as a territory manager in Dallas. He transferred to the Fort Wo…

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Heather Thomas "Fall Guy" 34:45

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Heather's novel - "Trophies a Novel" is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Trophies-Heather-Thomas-ebook/dp/B0016P2FDS?ref_=ast_author_dp Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com …

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Matthew Mitchell - Winningest Kentucky Women's Basketball Head Coach On Honesty, The Winning Tools, & Ready To Win 53:11

3M ago53:11

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Matthew Mitchell is the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program, a three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and a two-time best-selling author and speaker. The foundation for his teams’ achievements is the Winning Tools principles - honesty, hard work, and discipline. Through Mitchell's focus on the fu…

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Julia Duffy "Newhart" Encore 46:18

3M ago46:18

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy. Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre. One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest…

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Jack Herschend - Co-Founder & Former Chairman & CEO Of Herschend Family Entertainment On Leadership, Business, & Faith 53:59

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#202: Jack Herschend has served as Chairman, President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment and its portfolio of theme park, resorts, and aquariums. Today, Herschend Family Entertainment and its parent company Herschend Enterprises are considered the nation’s largest family-owned themed attractions corporation in the US. Their team of more tha…

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John O'Hurley "Seinfeld" 54:28

3M ago54:28

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Elaine’s boss J. Peterman, on Seinfeld, actor John O’Hurley. “Over The Top” is a term that is often used as a kind of a slam to someone’s personality. But in Hollywood, playing a role “Over The Top” can make you stand out. And if you’re lucky, it could land you as an iconic…

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Michael Alford - Florida State University Athletic Director On Decision Making, Measure Everything, & Constant Improvement 47:15

3M ago47:15

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#201: Michael Alford is the Florida State University Director of Athletics. Alford has helped position Seminole athletics among the nation’s elite both in terms of competitive excellence and as influential in the critical issues of the day. He has truly emerged as one of collegiate athletics’ leaders while remaining true to his primary objective – …

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John Ratzenberger "Cheers" 1:13:14

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, Cliff Clavin from “Cheers”, John Ratzenberger. A “Hail Mary” pass is pretty much a football term, and of course a prayer, but that’s the point.. Several decades ago, one auditioning actor (who was shown the door), held that door open long enough to toss a Hail Mary pass to…

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200 Episodes - Thank You! 1:14

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200 episodesBy Bailey Miles

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Bronson Pinchot "Beverly Hills Cop" 1:04:47

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Serge from “Beverly Hills Cop”, Bronson Pinchot. Accents in film and television can very much define an actor's devotion to their craft. Whether it’s Meryl Streep’s Polish accent in Sofie’s Choice, or Frances McDormand’s Minnesota dialect in “Fargo”, the formation of those …

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Jimmy Mellado - CEO Of Compassion International On Discipline, Humility, & Following The Promptings Of God 54:05

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#200: Jimmy Mellado is President and CEO of Compassion International, a global ministry that is dedicated to holistic child development in partnership with local churches. Jimmy is passionate about Compassion’s church-based approach to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. The son of an engineer, Jimmy spent his childhood in the developin…

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Year 1 Top 25 Clips 1:02:28

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Well, it’s been a year now of me sitting in this yellow chair pulling out untold stories from the stars in Hollywood. But before we start year 2 of STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, we want to show you a few highlights from our most written about episodes. This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me today with some of our favorite guests, as they r…

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Jerod Haase - Former Stanford Men's Basketball Head Coach On Core Values, Resilience, & Being Genuine 57:34

4M ago57:34

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#199: Jerod Haase is the former Stanford university head men’s basketball coach. During his time on the farm at Stanford the Cardinal had won 126 games, recorded its best conference finish and most league wins in a decade and earned a postseason berth for the first time since 2015. The 2020 team was set to be postseason bound before the cancellatio…

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Jill Whelan "Love Boat" Encore 39:56

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Jill's Podcast "Empty Nesters" w/ Jill Whelan and Leah Mangum https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empty-nesters/id1766796213 Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.c…

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Joe Scarlett - Former CEO & Chairman Of Tractor Supply Co On Delegating, Adapting, & The Culture Warrior 44:18

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#198: Joe Scarlett is the former CEO, President, and Chairman of Tractor Supply Company. He spent nearly thirty years in leadership roles with the company. Today Joe is engaged in teaching and writing about leadership, working in the family foundation, and striving to improve Tennessee. In 1982 Scarlett played a key role in the initiative to return…

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Lea Thompson "Back to the Future" Encore 46:37

4M ago46:37

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the iconic film “Back to the Future”, actress and director, Lea Thompson. So much of Hollywood looks back toward the past instead of ahead to the future. How much did your last movie make? What were last night’s ratings…? Today we are graced to have someone whose caree…

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Mike Small - University Of Illinois Golf Head Coach On Determination, Optimism, & Sustained Excellence 53:13

4M ago53:13

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#197: Mike Small is the University of Illinois head men's golf coach and is currently entering his 25th season. The GCAA Hall of Fame & 2015 GCAA Dave Williams National Coach of the Year, has brought national recognition to Illinois golf in his 25 years at the helm of the program, as he has guided the Illini to 13 of the last 15 Big Ten Championshi…

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Ted Lange "The Love Boat" 1:25:19

4M ago1:25:19

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Isaac from The Love Boat, Ted Lange. Back in the day, Saturday night television was a huge opportunity for the three networks to create “family TV”. And for a decade, starting in the late 70’s, there was a show that besides topping the ratings, was family friendly, and also…

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Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - Former CEO Of Celebrity Cruises On Courage, Dreaming Big, & Making Waves 45:51

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#196: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises. She is a recognized global business powerhouse and recipient of numerous awards including the South Florida Business Journal and Forbes Travel Guide Lifetime Achievement Awards. Most recently, Lisa served as President & CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee, where she le…

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Melora Hardin "The Office" 1:03:43

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melora.com Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherene…

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Kelley Hester - Clemson Women's Golf Head Coach On Perspective, The Process, & Enjoying The Journey 1:00:07

5M ago1:00:07

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#195: Kelley Hester is the Clemson University Women’s Head Golf. She has led Clemson to unprecedented success in her first eight seasons as Clemson’s head coach. In 2023-24 the Tigers reached match play of the NCAA National Tournament and finished fifth in the nation. She was also named ACC Coach of the Year and a finalist for National Coach of the…

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Laura Leighton "Melrose Place" 46:37

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Laura Leighton's Melrose Place rewatch Podcast is: STILL THE PLACE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-the-place/id1754955354 Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreo…

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Charlie Duke - Astronaut & Apollo 16 Moon Walker On Fulfillment, Fear, Forgiveness, & Faith 54:03

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#194: Charlie Duke is a former Astronaut & Apollo 16 Lunar Model pilot who became the 10th and youngest human being to ever walk on the surface of the moon. He has also served in many other critical historical events. On Apollo 11, the first ever moon landing, Neil Armstrong asked Charlie to serve at CAPCOM (which is the voice of Houston/mission co…

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Sharon Lawrence "NYPD Blue" Encore 1:01:56

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and prosecutor Sylvia Costas from NYPD BLUE,, Sharon Lawrence. Now I know that not many, if any, of you will remember the show DRAGNET, because it originally aired in the 1950’s, I mean I was barely around then. But DRAGNET was one of the first big TV “Cop Shows” that came …

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What God Won't Ask 2:58

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What God Won't Ask - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!By Bailey Miles

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Richard Karn "Home Improvement" Encore 37:42

5M ago37:42

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest from “Home Improvement”, Richard Karn. Chewbacca… Robin… Tattoo… Ed McMahon. Sidekicks in film and television are some of the most important roles to fill on a cast. And all are pivotal to the success of the show. In the 1990’s there was an unforgettable sidekick who hammer…

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Lance Witt - Founder Of Replenish On Ambition, Wisdom, & Your One Life 58:13

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#193: Lance Witt is the Founder of Replenish. He has been leading churches and organizations for 40+ years. He was the lead pastor for 3 different churches and then spent 7 years as an executive and teaching pastor at Saddleback Church in Southern California. During his years at Saddleback, Lance led the 40 Days of Purpose campaign. Ultimately, bot…

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George Wendt "Cheers" Encore 31:58

6M ago31:58

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This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, George Wendt, Norm from “Cheers”. When you think about the biggest comedy shows in television’s history, there are always a few things that stand out. There’s of course the writing. The ensemble cast. Sometimes, the music. And there’s very often at least one character who’s…

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