Chatterbinge

Chatterbinge Episode 22

Chatterbinge 8-30-25 - Live in Hollywood, from the Broadwater Theater on Santa Monica Blvd
Hour 1 - Ed and Caryn set the stage for this special episode of Chatterbinge by talking about finally doing the show in front of a live audience in the entertainment capital of the world! Plus, Ed and Caryn talk with actor and producer Dean Butler. Dean is best known for his role of Almanzo Wilder in “Little House on the Prairie” but is best known in the Chatterverse for playing opposite Caryn as Gidget’s husband Jeff “Moondoggie” Griffin in the TV movie “Gidget’s Summer Reunion” and the subsequent series: “The New Gidget.” Dean also talks about his book: “Prairie Man: My Little House Life and Beyond.” Then, they welcome actor and voice actor Jerry Houser, best known from “Summer of ’42,” “Slap Shot,” countless guest starring roles, and several animation projects. Caryn and Jerry worked together in “A Very Brady Christmas” and the CBS series, “The Bradys.”
Hour 2  – Ed and Caryn talk with actress Robin Riker about her career, including countless roles in film and television as well as her book: “A Survivor’s Guide to Hollywood: How to Play the Game Without Losing Your Soul.” Plus actor John W. Lawson joins the show. Nearly 40 years ago, John lost both of his hands in an electrical accident. He talks about his career in Hollywood as a double hand amputee, his life within the industry, and his role in the groundbreaking film “Daruma.”
Hour 2 Segment 3 – It’s Chatterbinge in Hollywood, from the Broadwater Theater on Santa Monica Blvd. Ed and Caryn talks with actress Taylor Treadwell, about her latest role: opposite Danny Trejo in the new film “American Warrior” and the keys to maintaining an active career in Hollywood.

"Extra Chatter" Episode 21 8/22/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: As Ed & Caryn make their way to Hollywood for our special episode next week,Caryn talks with Ed about his new book: “It Was Great to Say Hello to…A Curious Radio Host’s Conversations with Actors, Authors, and Newsmakers.”

Chatterbinge Episode 21

Chatterbinge 8-23-25
Hour 1 – As Ed & Caryn make their way to Hollywood for our special episode next week, we revisit when Ed and Caryn talked about how to get out of a social invitation you want no part of. Plus, we revisit Ed’s conversation with actors John Leguizamo, William Shatner and with Wang Chung lead-singer Jack Hues.
Hour 2 – Revisit Ed and Caryn’s conversation with actress and singer Melba Moore, director Kevin Smith, actress Teri Polo. Plus, listen back to when Ed tried to help Caryn learn to say no.
 

"Extra Chatter" Episode 20 8/15/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed and Caryn wonder what really makes a soulmate.

Chatterbing Episode 20

Chatterbinge 8-16-25
Hour 1 – Ed talks with director and author Adam Nimoy about his book: “The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy", and with author Juliette Fay about her new historical novel: “The Harvey Girls.” Caryn tries to understand the fashion likes and trends of Ed Kalegi. And, Ed offers to be Caryn’s Uber driver, so where does she want to go?
Hour 2 – Ed talks with writer and director Kate Beecroft about her new film “East of Wall,” released by Sony Pictures Classics and with author and psychologist Dr. Beth-Anne Blue about her book: “Pearls and Purse Straps…or How a Shrink “Shrinks” Herself.” Plus, Ed and Caryn talk about the advantages and downsides of aging, Ed nearly burned down his house this week because of microwave popcorn and Caryn realizes Ed should never be allowed in the kitchen.
 

"Extra Chatter" Episode 19 8/8/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed talks with author Peter Berk about the latest book in his “Time Lock” series: “Time Lock 3: The Millennium Paradox.”

Chatterbinge Episode 19

Chatterbinge 8-9-25
Hour 1 – Ed 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.” Ed and Caryn talk about maintaining your memory and Ed ends up introducing Caryn to Wordle and ask: what drives you? Then, Caryn turns the tables on Ed to reveal a lingering desire. Plus, Ed and Caryn ask why food has such an important part in our lives. Should it?
Hour 2 – Ed talks with author and former Soviet-era arms control negotiator Suzanne Parry about her career and her new book: “The Communist’s Secret.” Plus, Ed talks with music artist and activist Sonita Alizada about her new memoir: “Sonita: My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom.” Sonita was sold not once, but twice, into marriage before deciding to build her own life. And Ed and Caryn found a published formula that guarantees you your best day ever. Can it be that easy?

"Extra Chatter" Episode 18 8/1/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: Caryn leads a revealing and open conversation with Satori Shakoor about a woman’s journey of perimenopause, menopause, and Satori’s new special: “Confessions of a Menopausal Femme Fatale: A Standup Storytelling Concert Film.”
 

Chatterbinge Episode 18

Chatterbinge 8-2-25
Hour 1– Ed 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 and with writer and director Michael Shanks about his new film “Together.” Plus, Ed and Caryn talk about the sometimes unrealistic expectations people have in themselves after watching Do It Yourself shows and about creating the environment to prevent suicide with Brandy Vega, founder of Promise2Live.
Hour 2 – Ed talks with Donna D’Errico, best known for her role in “Baywatch,” about the new AI celebrity companion: “Call DonnaD.com” and with author Rick Skwiot about his new novel “The Bootlegger’s Bride.” Plus, Ed and Caryn wonder if it’s possible to fake a home-cooked dinner by serving restaurant food on your own dishes and ask and answer the question: where would you choose to live if you wanted to pick-up and start over in the perfect location?

"Extra Chatter" Episode 17 7/25/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed and Caryn talk with two-time heart transplant recipient Dan Fisher.