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ABOUT COMEDY SAMURAI

From Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-winning writer and director Larry Charles, a rollicking journey through modern American comedy, as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his life's work.

To tell Larry Charles's life story is to tell the story of modern American comedy. Over the last 40 years, few comedians have been a part of so many iconic, beloved projects. Larry was one of the original writers and producers on the first five seasons of Seinfeld, executive produced both Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage while directing 18 episodes of Curb, and served as the showrunner for Mad About You. His film directing credits include Borat, Bruno, and The Dictator, the comic documentory Religulous starring Bill Maher, and Masked and Anonymous, which he co-wrote with Bob Dylan who stars.

In Comedy Samurai, Charles pulls back the curtain on the making of his successful projects, offering sharp, never-before-told anecdotes about Jerry Seinfeld, Sacha Baron Cohen, Bill Maher, Bob Dylan, Nic Cage, Mel Brooks, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, and Larry David, among many others.

Perfect for fans of Seinfeldia and lovers of comedy in general, Larry promises to offer new insights about many of the most beloved shows, films, and actors of all time.

ABOUT LARRY CHARLES

Larry Charles rose from the mean streets of Brooklyn and the working-class housing projects of Donald Trump's nefarious father Fred, to become the director of Borat, Bruno, The Dictator and Religulous amongst others. He directed Bob Dylan and an all-star cast (Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Jessica Lange and Penelope Cruz among others) in the film Masked and Anonymous which he and Bob wrote together. He has also directed numerous episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm and was one of the original writers and producers of Seinfeld. Larry is a Peabody, Golden Globe, and Emmy-award winner. Since the Malibu fires, he and his wife and two dogs are vagabonds.

ABOUT JUSTIN BARTHA

Known by many for starring in two beloved billion-dollar franchises, Todd Phillips' "The Hangover" trilogy and the "National Treasure" movies, Justin Bartha most recently co-starred in the critically acclaimed shows "The Godfather of Harlem", "The Good Fight" and the standalone episode "THE Big Payback" on FX's Atlanta. Other recent credits include reprising his role of "Riley Poole" in Disney+'s "National Treasure: Edge of History", "Sweet Girl" opposite Jason Momoa for Netflix and Nick Hamm's "Driven" alongside Jason Sudeikis. Additionally, Bartha co-starred in Elizabeth Wood's "White Girl," "Holy Rollers" opposite Jesse Eisenberg, Todd Solondz's "Dark Horse", "The Rebound" opposite Catherine Zeta-Jones, "Failure To Launch" opposite Matthew McConaughey and Ryan Murphy's "The New Normal."

Stage credits include the Tony®-nominated revival of "Lend Me A Tenor" opposite Tony Shaloub, Jesse Eisenberg's "Asunción," Robert Askins' "Permission" and Neil Simon's "Sunshine Boys." Justin most recently starred in the independent feature "Nuked" alongside Anna Camp, Lucy Punch and Natasha Leggero as well as "Miracle on 74th Street" with Jill Kargman and David Krumholtz.

ABOUT NUKED, WHICH PREMIERED AT THE TRIBECCA FILM FESTIVAL AND IN THEATERS JULY 11TH

Gill Langer (Pitch Perfect's Anna Camp), a relationship podcaster, influencer and oversharer, is celebrating her 40th birthday alongside her husband, Jack Langer (The Hangover's Justin Bartha), an unassuming educator who wants nothing more than for them to conceive a child. Convening at a lavish estate, she throws a cannabis-infused dinner party with some of her closest friends, couples who are also at a crossroads in their relationships. As the night carries on, the high settles in and the insecurities of their respective relationships come to the surface; everyone gets a sudden phone alert that a nuclear missile is headed directly toward them.

Here's the trailer:

Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0l_KfNSpyc

Which state gives you the best 'feels'?  Todd, Marc and Amanda talk about which State has the happiest reputation, the 4th of July and other things :)

Tues. 07/01 – KONP Candidate Forum – Port Angeles City Council, Position 4,  Primary Forum, with incumbent Kate Dexter, & challengers Ralph Davisson, and Marolee “Mimi” Smith Dvorak.

It's International Joke Day today...and we have some good, clean jokes for you!  (well...they're clean at least)

Todd, Brown and Amanda get your Tuesday started with some chuckles and interesting history.

Steph and Amanda give away a BIG prize, thanks to our friends at Brown's Outdoor.

They also get to talk to the sponsor of the Girl Friday Show, Chef Michael at Kokopelli!

Mon. 06/30 – Master Gardeners

2^nd Segment – Kris Pennell discusses the 2^nd Annual Red, White, and Brews Beer Run and auction benefiting local Veterans ( a Pre-4^th of July Party).

3rd Segment - Sideman Author - Mark Rivera

Here's the deal...if we could just put Ziggy's face on the side of all buildings and on every screen across the nation for like 10 minutes...we would ALL feel better and probably attain world peace.  He has a 4000 watt smile and a charm and charisma that is palpable.  I have never wanted to craw through a screen and get hugged by someone I was interviewing...like I did with Ziggy.

Here is my interview with the amazing, Ziggy Marley, talking about his new book, "Pajammin'"

HarperCollins Children's Books announced the publication of PAJAMMIN' by musician Ziggy Marley and acclaimed illustrator Letícia Moreno. Inspired by Bob Marley's iconic song "Jamming," this story about a family's fun-filled pajama party will inspire young readers and their caregivers to make bedtime a ritual worth celebrating.

"This book is about togetherness and happiness," said Marley. "Children and adults will be able to tell 'cause the love that we put into it is vibrating from the pages. I am so happy to share this with everyone."

Marley is the eldest son of reggae icons Bob Marley and Rita Marley, and is a celebrated, eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist. He continues his father's mission of fighting for equality and social justice through his music; humanitarian work with his nonprofit, the U.R.G.E. Foundation; and long history of creating art for children and families. His album Family Time was #1 on the Reggae Charts, #2 on the Kids' Charts, and won a Grammy for Best Children's Album, as well as an Emmy for Outstanding Original Song for the video from "I Love You Too." Marley performed the Arthur theme song, "Believe in Yourself," which played at the top of every episode over its 25-year run, and he has appeared on children's television shows like Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and Chopped Junior. Furthering his dedication to children's literacy, PAJAMMIN' will join Marley's previous picture books, including Little John Crow, I Love You Too, My Dog Romeo, and Music Is in Everything, on shelves this summer.

Ziggy Marley is an eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, musician, producer, humanitarian, and author with a long history of projects for kids and families, including the picture books I Love You Too, My Dog Romeo, and Music Is in Everything. He is the eldest son of reggae icons Bob Marley and Rita Marley. When he's not making music or writing books, Ziggy likes to play chess and soccer and enjoys cooking and gardening. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Orly, and their children.

Legendary actor and activist George Takei sat down with me to talk about his new book, "It Rhymes with Takei".  I think the think I love most about this interview, is the way he got annoyed with his husband in the middle of our conversation.  I just love when actors show us they are JUST like us! :)  I adore you George!  Thank you for this fun interview.  Live Long and Prosper!

...rest in peace dear Bobby Sherman.

Todd, Brown and Amanda talk about music, cars and Christmas.