Chatterbinge

Chatterbinge Episode 43

Chatterbinge 1-24-26
Ed and Caryn are back in Hollywood as Chatterbinge returns to The Broadwater Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in front of a live studio audience!
Hour 1 – Ed and Caryn talk with actor Ray Abruzzo about his roles in “The Sopranos”, “Mad Men”, his theater work, and much more; actor Stephen Tobolowsky about his role in the new film “Mimics” as well as how he was cast in “Mississippi Burning”, “Groundhog Day”, and more; legendary singer-songwriter Carol Connors about her new documentary film “Elvis, Rocky, and Me: The Carol Connors Story.”
Hour 2 – Ed and Caryn talk with actor, singer, and teacher Ilene Graff about her career, including her role on the long-running sitcom “Mr. Belvedere”, her time on Broadway, and much more; actress, director, and author Terri Hanauer about her debut novel: “The Lightness of Rain”, her writing process, and her upcoming book co-authored with Brynn Thayer; award-winning author Michele Kwasniewski about the three books in The Rise and Fall of Dani Trueheart Series: “Rising Star”, “Burning Bright”, and “Falling Star”. And Ed underwent a personal life transformation that led to his helping others discover the keys to their success…helping people discover their blind spots and awaken to their full potential. Ed and Caryn talk with Dr Steve Taubman.
 
 

"Extra Chatter" Episode 42 1/16/26

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about their own personal celebrity encounters. Caryn’s are delightful, while Ed had a run-in over a candy bar and nearly injured a major television star.

Chatterbinge Episode 42

Chatterbinge 1-17-26
Hour 1
Ed talks with actor and legendary acting teacher Richard Lawson about his latest role in Netflix’s “Beauty in Black.”  
Ed talks with author Andy Saunders about his new book: “Gemini and Mercury Remastered,” an amazing photo-book shedding new light and deeper stories on America’s early days in its exploration of space.
Ed and Caryn talk about the trials and tribulations of dealing with professional rejection.
Ed talks with author Jacqueline Friedland about her new book: “Counting Backwards.”
Hour 2
Ed talks with actor Andre Holland (“Selma,” “42,” “Sugar”) about his latest role in the new film: “Love, Brooklyn.”
Ed and Caryn realize they are kindred spirits as they discuss the proper ways to load a dishwasher.
Ed and Caryn talk about the unique relationships and special communication which exists in our relationships with animals.
Ed talks with author and filmmaker Nicole Conn about her new novel: “Descending Thirds.”

"Extra Chatter" Episode 41 1/9/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about what new skills each would like to, not only have, but perhaps learn to master .

Chatterbinge Episode 41

Chatterbinge 1-10-26
Hour 1
Ed talks with actress Fran Drescher about her role in the new film “Marty Supreme,” her career, and more.
Ed talks with actor Josh McKenzie about his role in season two of the NBC series “The Hunting Party,” his reasons for becoming an actor, and more.
Ed and Caryn talk about New Year’s resolutions: do you make them, do you keep them, and do they really matter?
Ed talks with Emmy-nominated television writer Shelley Herman about her new book: “My Peacock Tale: Secrets of an NBC Page.”
Hour 2
Ed talks with director Paul Feig (“The Office,” “Mad Men”) about his new film “The Housemaid,” which stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
Ed and Caryn examine success. What is true success and is it more of a personal thing rather than professional?
Ed talks with Luke Mitchell, one of the stars of the NBC series “Chicago Med.”
Ed talks with author Frank Buchholz about his new book: “The Investor’s Golden Playbook: 12 Rules for Achieving Real Wealth.”

"Extra Chatter" Episode 40 1/3/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: In Part 2 of our Best of 2025 Shows, 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?

Chatterbinge Episode 40

Chatterbinge 1-3-26
Hour 1 – Part 2 of our Best of 2025 Shows
Ed talks with Christie Brinkley about her new book: “Uptown Girl: A Memoir.”
Ed and Caryn explore how someone’s personality affects the interior style of their home.
Ed talks with 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”.
Ed and Caryn talk about how to get out of a social invitation you want no part of.
Hour 2
Ed talks with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Mitch Albom about his latest novel: “Twice.”
Hour 2 Segment 2 – In Part 2 of our Best of 2025 Shows, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman talk about actual yet scary medical remedies of the past.
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.
Ed talks with Phil Rosenthal, creator of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” about the Season 8 debut of his Netflix series: “Somebody Feed Phil.”

"Extra Chatter" Episode 39 12/26/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: In Part 1 of our Best of 2025 Shows, Caryn Richman talks about her brain aneurysm, which she suffered in 2014 and how it affects her life today.

Chatterbinge Episode 39

Chatterbinge 12-27-25
Hour 1 –  Part 1 of our Best of 2025 Shows:
Ed  and Caryn  talk with actor William Shatner.
Ed and Caryn ask: what is your favorite season and why?
Ed and Caryn talk about the overuse of euphemisms and then veer off into a very strange place.
Ed and Caryn talk with Tony award winning actress and three-time Grammy nominated singer Melba Moore.
Hour 2 – Part 1 of our Best of 2025 Shows,
Ed talks with actor Jared Harris, best known for his roles in “Mad Men,” “The Crown,“ and “Chernobyl,” about his roles in the new films “Reawakening” and “A House of Dynamite.”
Ed talks with actor John Slattery, best known for his role as Roger Sterling in “Mad Men”, about his latest role in the new film “Nuremberg.”
Ed and Caryn ask and answer the question: where would you choose to live if you wanted to pick-up and start over in the perfect location?
Ed talks with Tony Award winning actress and singer Lea Salonga, best known for “Miss Saigon” and the singing voice of Disney princesses, about her new tour: “Lea Salonga: Stage, Screen, and Everything In Between,” her career and more.

"Extra Chatter" Episode 38 12/19/25

Bonus Podcast Episode: Caryn Richman has a follow-up conversation with Ed Kalegi about his book: “It Was Great to Say Hello to…A Curious Radio Host’s Conversations with Actors, Authors, and Newsmakers.”