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Norman Lear

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Episode Appearances

Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody

Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody · Apr 15, 2026

Listener Favorite: Why Don’t I Feel Like the Age I Am?

Quoted as saying 'I feel as old as whoever I'm talking to' when asked about age at 100 years old

Psychological aging and age identity mismatchIntentional communities and alternative living arrangements for seniorsCareer transitions and entrepreneurship in mid-to-late career
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Adam Carolla Show

Adam Carolla Show · Mar 14, 2026

Alec Baldwin + Gina and Bryan (Carolla Classics)

Referenced as example of personal evolution and changing perspective with age

Election Night 2016 Coverage and ResultsCorporate Tax Policy and Economic IncentivesRunaway Production and Film Industry Relocation
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Lovett or Leave It

Lovett or Leave It · Feb 28, 2026

441: Skate of the Union

Television producer and George Wallace's collaborator on Clean Slate before Lear's death

Trump State of the Union Address and Presidential Approval RatingsDemocratic Party Messaging Strategy and Credibility CrisisExecutive Branch Authoritarianism and Institutional Resistance
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Breaking Bread with Tom Papa

Breaking Bread with Tom Papa · Feb 10, 2026

305 - Kevin Nealon

Late television producer and friend of Tom Papa who hosted lunch with Mel Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Warren Beatty

Stand-up comedy special production and self-editingComedy material development and personal style evolutionLive performance anxiety and pre-show preparation
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Angie Martinez IRL

Angie Martinez IRL · Jan 28, 2026

Anthony Anderson: STOP Wanting — How You Actually Get What’s Meant For You

Television producer whose shows (Good Times, All in the Family, The Jeffersons) inspired the vision for Black-ish

Manifestation and Intentional Goal-SettingFirst-Generation Wealth and Family ResponsibilityMale Emotional Vulnerability and Therapy
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DSR's Words Matter

DSR's Words Matter · Dec 18, 2025

Reflecting on Rob Reiner and his Legacy

Rob Reiner's godfather; influenced his approach to entertainment and social responsibility

Mental health care system reform and insurance parity enforcementCriminal justice diversion programs and mental health courtsHIPAA privacy law reform and family involvement in treatment decisions
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 11, 2025

June Squibb

Television producer and friend of Amy Poehler who lived to 101; cited as example of longevity

Theater Training and Craft Development1950s New York Theater Scene and Golden Age of BroadwayMusical Theater Career Trajectory
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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Nov 3, 2025

Song 181: “Proud Mary” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Sitcom writer-producer who owned Concord Music Group that acquired Fantasy Records and negotiated with John Fogarty

Creedence Clearwater Revival band history and internal dynamicsRecord label contracts and royalty structures in 1960s-70s rock musicPublishing rights ownership and artist compensation
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2 Addicts & A Moron

2 Addicts & A Moron · Sep 17, 2025

EP 72: Tyler’s Journey To Sobriety

Television producer referenced for creating sitcom format that featured Charlie Sheen's character

Methamphetamine addiction and long-term neurological effectsAlcohol as cross-addiction trigger for polysubstance usersTreatment center efficacy and relapse prevention strategies
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Fiasco

Fiasco · May 19, 2025

Iran Contra: Episode 7 - Olliewood

Creator of 'All in the Family' and 'Good Times'; marveled at Oliver North's stage presence and media appeal

Iran-Contra scandal adaptation to televisionDocudrama as a television genreOliver North's criminal trial and conviction
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Apr 9, 2025

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Carol Burnett

Pictured with Carol Burnett and Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Emmy ceremony; approaching age 101

Comedy performance and the psychology of laughterMentorship and generational knowledge transfer in entertainmentLeadership philosophy for creative teams
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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus · Dec 11, 2024

Julia Gets Wise with Rita Moreno

Television producer and progressive activist whose advocacy organization Moreno has supported

Hollywood representation and diversitySexual harassment and assault in entertainment industryCivil Rights movement participation
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