Dan Ramm is an Emmy nominated producer and award-winning Television writer/producer with dozens of credits, including Criminal Minds. He has multiple awards for writing and producing, including 5 Telly Awards, Best Doc at LA Film Festival 2023 among others. His latest endeavor is a fiction novel called Long Branch. Dan and Papamutes talk about his …

Joanne Greene, an award winning San Francisco television and radio host for decades. Author of 'By Accident, A Memoir of Letting Go'. A freak dramatic car accident sent Joanne on a journey of discovery you have to hear about. Papamute's fun This or That segment and Joanne's choices will surprise you. Turn on, Tune in now! photos;courtesy of j.green…

Jayson Johnson Strike Five Films, founder, producer and director talks about his beginnings in the film industry. Working for Francis Ford Coppola, winning multiple film festival awards and his love of the Chicago Bears are just a few of the topics Papamutes and Jayson discuss. photos;courtesy-j.johnson Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Rad…

Linda Coussement has been exploring meaning and purpose for many years by intertwining an 18+ year-long career in corporate business consulting with travel, teaching yoga, cofounding a sustainability start-up, photography, and studying the metaphysical concept of meaningful relations. The latter included a yearlong journey across Europe to ask over…

Sean O'Brien, co-producer of the Brave New Films documentary 'Beyond Bars' chats with Papamutes chronicling the story of Chesa Boudin and his journey from abandon child to District Attorney of San Francisco. Focusing on mass incarceration and the tireless battle towards progressive reform. photos; courtesy sean o'brien Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spo…

Pat Benincasa, is a first-generation Italian American visual artist. She has received national and international recognition for her work. Pat sits down with Papamutes and reveals her passion for art of all kind and how art saved her life. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.…

Amazing conversation with Claudio Reilsono, head baseball coach at Carnegie Mellon University. Claudio is also a professional baseball scout, TV, radio and podcast host. An Author - "Lead from the Heart Up, Not the Neck Up". Claudio chats with Papamutes about his book, his pro baseball tryouts, coaching for over 40 years. Claudio tackles the Name t…

I had the honor of appearing as a guest on The Italian Impact Weekly Radio show. Hosts Steve Mancini and Claudio Reilsono were great to talk with about Italian heritage, Italian upbringing, traditions, sports, favorite guests and so much more. Two amazing Pittsburgh guys whose radio show and podcasts are top notch. Broadcast from Robert Morris Univ…

Author and World Traveler Lisa Ruoff talks with Papamutes about the winding path of her highly unconventional life of adventure that could often be described as chaotic abandon. Visiting or living in Alaska for 8 years, Africa, Australia, Sweden to name a few. Lisa was also a restauranteur owning and running two restaurants. photos; courtesy of L. …

Italian Impact Weekly radio host Steve Mancini sits down with Papamutes discussing, everything Italian from pasta to sports to the old neighborhood. Join Papa and Steve as they reminisce about their boyhood Little Italy paradise right in the heart of Pittsburgh Pa. Godere! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or …

Multiple Award winning Historical fiction author Michelle Cox joins the Papamutes Podcast chatting about her career as a writer, and why she's hooked on Historical fiction. Important stuff like board games also come into play. No pun intended. You want to write? Listen as Michelle gives her unfiltered advice on what it takes to crack the field of w…

Founder and Director of the Travis International Film Institute -TiFi, Mark W. Travis visits with Papamutes for a second time to discuss directing the Character, not the Actor. Very insightful conversation on a unique technique of directing that Mark crafted during his many years in the film and theater industry. photos courtesy of mark w .travis L…

Gasping for Air author, Dana S. Diaz chats candidly with Papamutes about her excruciating life long experiences with narcissistic abuse. What led her to write 'Gasping for Air' The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse.' Candid and raw conversation that will enlighten and bring awareness to this abusive type of behavior. She is now helping others who …

Filmmakers around the world regard Mark W. Travis as the most outstanding teacher and consultant on the art of film directing. Fueled by the desire to generate organic and authentic performances in an instant, Mark developed a director-centered approach called The Travis Technique, which earned him the nickname, “the director’s director.” The Travi…

Valerie Maksym, author of Maksymizing Life: Turn Self Doubt into Self Confidence. After two divorces Valerie found herself alone for the first time in her life. She took this opportunity to embark on a journey of self discovery. This determination led Valerie to discover her passion for fitness, and eventually becoming a nationally qualified NPC fi…

Would you ever take your cat to Japan? Probably not, but if you did, then you may want to read 'Whiskers Abroad' by Carrie Carter. Part travel log, part travel guide, but definitely a whole lot of fun and laughs. Carrie chats with Papamutes about her book, how it all came about, and why her sister's cat, not her cat went to Japan. well sort of. And…

Model, Breast Cancer Survivor, and author Christine Handy chats with Papamutes about her rise in the modeling world and sudden interruption when diagnosed with breast cancer. How she over came suicidal thoughts and found the courage to push through. Writing her novel 'Walk Beside Me' which recounts her struggles and the women that helped her throug…

Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League died on December 20th, 2022. Just days before his number 32 was to be retired by the Steelers organization that he won four Super Bowl titles with in the 1970's. Almost 50 years to the day that Franco was the central part of the greatest play in…

Best known as Leonardo DiCaprio’s sister in Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained. Laura joins Papamutes and chats about her career spanning over 25 years in TV and film. Laura explains what drove her to write Know Small Parts: An Actor’s Guide to Turning Minutes into Moments and Moments into a Career with a foreword by Richard Dreyfuss. Sharing fas…

Poet Maya Workowski chats up Papamutes with her love of poetry, and her book QUIVER. Maya shares what drew her to poetry, and how photography is a visual form of poetry. Maya's poems have inspired hundreds on TikTok. She gives advice for aspiring poets and whats needed to follow your passion. Papamutes new segment 'Time Capsule' tests Maya's name r…

Julie Clark is the New York Times best selling author of The Last Flight. All three of her books, The Ones We Choose, The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell have been optioned for television. In this episode with Papamutes, Julie talks about her recent novel, The Lies I Tell. A twisted domesticThriller. Julie chats about her writing process, gives adv…

Writer and director Leslie Goyette, and producer Michele Englehart join Papamutes to chat about their feature length coming of age 1920's independent period film Maysville. As first time film makers Leslie and Michele share their experiences with securing funding for the film, the "power of the ask" and some of the pit falls as well as triumphs alo…

Comedian and filmmaker Jack McCafferty pipes in with Papamutes from his LA apartment to chat about his up coming movie project "Dreaming of You". Jack was Papa's inaugural guest in Episode 1, and returns to talk demons, OJ and much much more. Dive in with Jack and Papamutes on the difficulties of producing a movie, the countless hours involved and …

Dallas based comedian Gretchen Young "GretchYo" slings beer with Papamutes and chats about her stand up comedy journey. Her admiration for the late Bob Saget, and tackles 'Dead or Alive' and 'Name that Movie' segments, and much much more. Grab a beer, and have some laughs with Papamutes and GretchYo! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio,…

Musician and composer Steve Sciulli chills back with Papamutes and explains his new form of bio-communicative music, a collaboration with living plants as they respond to the flow of information and changes in their environment. From his early days in the band Carsickness to his current "Singing Life of Plants" relaxation and meditation audio vibes…

Papamutes chats with comedian Jamie Gravitt. From Gravitt's early days in comedy to his weekly gig, opening for Eddie Griffin at the Sahara Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada. Jamie also has worked with comedy icons, such as Donnell Rawlings, Carlos Mencia, Aries Spears to name a few. Jamie tackles 'Dead or Alive', and 'Name that Movie' segments.…

Papamutes reminisces about the late great comedian Rodney Dangerfield. Papa rates his top five funny comedians of all time. Needless to say, Rodney makes the list. Grab a beer, a set of head phones and tune in. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.…

Papamutes visits the The Finger Lakes of Up State New York. Recording conversations with wine experts at four different vineyards. Listen as these experts spin the wine making and tasting terminology that is an art form unto itself. Pepper notes, fruit forwardness, heavy oak, cork or cap, light on the finish. Fresh from the vineyard wine tasting at…

Tribute to comedian Norm Macdonald who passed away on September 14th, 2021. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.Por papamutes

Patrick Gilbert, COO of ADVenture Media Group, and author of JOIN, or DIE chats with Papamutes about the digital advertising industry and and how his blog posts led to writing a book. Pat is internationally recognized by Google for his expertise in automation. A graduate of Penn State University and a Long Island Native, but a Buffalo Bills fan. Pa…

Officer Swerve aka (Dylan) soaks up some Wissahickon Brewery suds while tackling OJ Trivia, Name that Movie and Dead or Alive segments among others. Join Papamutes and Swerve for the first in studio podcast. Grab some head phones and tune in. Drink on! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream y…

Former Capo Fat Frankie chats with papamutes about his time in the Underworld. Frank refuses 'Name That Movie' segment, but takes part in 'Dead or Alive'. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.Por papamutes

Golf caddie Chipper Rossino chats with Papamutes about caddying at River Oaks Country Club, an exclusive Houston Texas Golf Course. We nourish cold beers and discuss divots and Caddie duties. Chipper tees off on 'Name that Movie' and 'Dead or Alive' segments. Grab a cold one and listen in. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Go…

Papamutes chats with JoE yO, a man who has watched over 3000 movies and counting. From the obscure to box office smashes or duds. JoE yO tackles Name that Movie segment and Dead or Alive quiz. Have a cold beer and join Papamutes and JoE yO in the screening room. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever yo…

Papamutes talks beer with Luke Gill, head brewer for family owned Wissahickon Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. How it all started, the early struggles with mastering the craft of brewing great beer, and how it all came together for the Gill family. Luke sweats out a round of OJ Trivia, and tackles the Name That Movie segment. Papamutes and Luke…

Jack McCafferty chats with Papamutes about his filmmaking and comedy career. His time in LA, and much more. Jack attempts OJ trivia and name that movie segments. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.Por papamutes