Chatterbinge
Great conversations including those with top celebrities, bestselling authors, experts, and more plus the perfect chemistry of two talented hosts: it’s what we call Chatterbinge. Chatterbinge proves it’s possible to laugh and think at the same time. With relatable topics and engaging personalities, be it fun or be it serious, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman are always entertaining. Ed Kalegi Former Meet the Press moderator Marvin Kalb called Ed Kalegi “one of the best radio interviewers.” Charlie Barrett of NBC’s The Tonight Show said Ed “personifies what quality talk radio and audio is all about.” Carly Simon liked Ed’s voice so much she offered to do a duet with him. Ed still insists she wasn’t kidding. Anyway, Ed comes to Chatterbinge after a decade-long stint as host of The Weekend with Ed Kalegi. A skilled performer and communicator, Ed has also acted, worked in news, and is the author of the book: It Was Great to Say Hello to…A Curious Radio Host’s Conversations with Actors, Authors, and Newsmakers. Caryn Richman How can one describe Caryn Richman? The co-host of Chatterbinge is an actress, a singer, a commercial spokesperson, a teacher, and more. Best known for her roles in The New Gidget, The Bradys, Texas, many guest starring roles on TV and many film roles, and even a Broadway production of Grease, Caryn is a natural and talented performer. Caryn has also been seen doing talk on MSNBC. Smart, witty, and always interesting, Caryn is the perfect co-host for Chatterbinge
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Episodes
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman discuss Caryn’s experience at a silent retreat.
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Chatterbinge 11-8-25
Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed talks with actor and host Jonathan Bennett about Season 2 of the Hallmark Original Series “Finding Mr. Christmas” and his new Hallmark Christmas Movie: “A Keller Christmas Vacation”;radio personality and voiceover artist Rachel Logan, Host of “Rachel’s Rock Refuge"; and writer and director Michael Shanks about his new film “Together.” Plus, Ed and Caryn talk about the pros and cons of trying to keep up with everyone trying to impress on social media.
Hour 2 – Ed Kalegi talks with voice actor and comedian Jon Allen, best known for “Rick and Morty”; andauthor Rick Skwiot about his new novel “The Bootlegger’s Bride.” Plus, Ed ties up a bunch of loose ends in previous segments by “Reporting Back to Caryn Richman”. And, Ed and Caryn examine each of their greatest fears: how they’ve helped them and how they’ve held them back.
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed and Caryn play “2 Truths and a Lie” and tell one another three things about themselves: the other must decide which thing is a lie.
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Chatterbinge 11-1-25
Hour 1 – Ed talks with Abby Phillip, Host of CNN’s NewsNight, about her new book: “A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power.” It’s an examination of Jackson’s campaigns for the Presidency in both 1984 and 1988 and how they continue to influence our contemporary political conversations. Also, actor John Slattery, best known for his role as Roger Sterling in “Mad Men”, talks about his latest role in the new film “Nuremberg.” Plus, Ed talks with author Heather Colley about her new novel: “The Gilded Butterfly Effect.” And Ed and Caryn compare what they have for breakfast each day and ask: is breakfast truly the most important meal of the day?
Hour 2 – Ed talks with author David Fleming about his new book: “A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History”; and author Alyson Richman about her new book: “The Missing Pages”. Plus, Ed and Caryn talk about their latest pet peeves when it comes to airline travel.
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Bonus Podcast Episode: Caryn Richman has a one-on-one conversation with Tony award winning actress and singer Melba Moore about her new memoir: “This is It: Marvelous and Getting Better”.
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Chatterbinge 10-25-25
Hour 1
CNN lead Washington, DC anchor and chief correspondent Jake Tapper about his latest book: “Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War”
Actor Ernie Hudson about his career and his two current roles: in BET+’s “The Family Business and in CBS’s “Boston Blue”
Actor, director, producer, and music artist Michael Damian about debuting his latest single “Let Me into Your Heart” in his role of Danny Romalotti on the CBS daytime drama “The Young and the Restless”.
Ed Kalegi complains about a box of K-Cups that arrived containing only 4 cups instead of 12 and Caryn confesses to returning clothing after wearing it. Yes, we already know, these are First-World problems.
Hour 2
Former NBA player Rashad McCants about the biggest stories and questions heading into the new NBA season
Rhonda Shear about the debut of “The New Up All Night”
Author Christopher C. Gorham about his new book: “Matisse at War: Art and Resistance in Nazi Occupied France.”
Ed and Caryn talk about the problems with having social interactions and simple conversations at modern-day, extremely loud weddings where the music can be heard two towns away.
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Bonus Podcast Episode: As part of this week’s “Best Of” episode, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman wonder what really makes a soulmate.
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
Chatterbinge 10-18-25
Hour 1 Segment 1 – As part of this week’s “Best Of” episode, Ed Kalegi talks with actor and master improv artist Colin Mochrie about his role in the new film “Magnetosphere” and his two live-shows currently on-tour; actress and singer Kylie Cantrall about the upcoming “Descendants/Zombies Worlds Collide Tour” from Disney; director and author Adam Nimoy about his book: “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy.”; Plus, Ed offers to be Caryn Richman’s Uber driver, so where does she want to go?
Hour 2 – As part of this week’s “Best Of” episode, Ed Kalegi talks with former NBA Finals MVP and current Boston Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell about his new book: “Banner Year: How Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Brad Stevens Persevered to Lead the Boston Celtics to a Record-Breaking Title” Plus, Ed and Caryn explore how someone’s personality affects the interior style of their home. Plus, Ed nearly burned down his house this week because of microwave popcorn. Caryn Richman realizes Ed should never be allowed in the kitchen. And Ed and Caryn ask why food has such an important part in our lives. Should it?
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman play “Would You Rather?” They answer questions such as: would you rather give up deodorant or toothpaste? Would you rather be the most intelligent person in the room or the funniest?
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Chatterbinge 10-11-25
Hour 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with Rebecca Lafferty. Rebecca carried the scars of her traumatic upbringing through childhood and into adulthood. But most of all, she carried the horror of learning about the cold-blooded murder of her aunt and infant cousin in 1984, perpetrated by her father Dan and uncle Ron according to a revelation Ron had received. She talks about it and her journey in her new memoir: “The Lafferty Girl: Surviving Trauma, Abuse, and My Father’s Crimes.” Plus, Ed talks with author Jennifer O’Callaghan about her new book: “Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age.” And Ed and Caryn each confess their worst fashion blunders. Ed’s severely impacted his love-life. Caryn’s ended up being featured in the National Enquirer.
Hour 2 – Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman each reveal which foods they do not like and, in some cases, find completely repulsive. Ed talks with filmmaker Deborah Correa about her new film “The War Between.” It is April 1862, the Arizona territory during the opening months of the American Civil War and two enemy soldiers must cooperate to survive because they are stranded in the Sonoran Desert. Ed also chats with record executive Derek Shulman, who signed and developed artists including Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, Slipknot, Pantera, and Men Without Hats and was the frontman of the band Gentle Giant, about his new book: “Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights.” And Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about their favorite toys of all all-time.