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Backstage With Gentry Thomas

131 episodes · 11 with AI analysis

Go Backstage with Gentry Thomas as he interviews interesting people from celebrity musicians, athletes, and even movie stars. STEP BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE BACKSTAGE PODCAST - HOSTED BY GENTRY THOMAS. WHERE MUSIC LEGENDS, SPORTS ICONS AND MOVIE STARS GET REAL ABOUT THEIR FAILURES, HARD WORK AND RISE TO THE TOP. The Playground loves Gentry’s cool and laid-back interview style and thinks you will too.

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Robert F. Kennedy's Civil Rights LegacyCuban Missile Crisis Decision-Making1968 Presidential Campaign StrategyPresidential Speechwriting and DeliveryIsrael-Palestine Conflict EvolutionU.S. Foreign Aid and International CommitmentsPolitical Action Committee InfluenceUkraine-Russia Conflict SupportAfrican-American Political EngagementNew York City Municipal Governance

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Nov 18, 2025

Chris Matthews Reveals Untold Stories from Washington’s Back Rooms

Robert F. Kennedy's Civil Rights LegacyCuban Missile Crisis Decision-Making1968 Presidential Campaign Strategy

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Dec 4, 2025

Shaun Cassidy: From Teen Idol to TV Legend — And the Stories He’s Never Told

Career reinvention and life pivotsTelevision production and showrunningLive concert touring and performance

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Dec 11, 2025

MARLO THOMAS: INSIDE THE MIRACLES OF ST. JUDE

Pediatric cancer research breakthroughsAcute myeloid leukemia treatment advancesNonprofit fundraising strategy and holiday campaigns

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Dec 16, 2025

JIMMY JAM: THE PRINCE YEARS, THE JANET ERA, AND THE MAKING OF A LEGACY

Music production philosophy and intentional songwritingAI in music production: regulation, permission, and compensationMentorship and leadership in creative industries

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Jan 22, 2026

Bert Kreischer: No Shirt, No Filter, No Regrets

Netflix scripted comedy series productionCinematic television production techniquesStand-up comedy to scripted television transition

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Feb 24, 2026

Whitney Cummings: From Postpartum to Power Moves — Roseanne, Big Baby Tour & Bold Jokes

Postpartum depression and motherhood in comedyStand-up comedy touring and material developmentFemale comedians in mainstream entertainment

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Feb 27, 2026

Matt Rife: The Self-Bet That Built an Empire on touring and paranormal

Self-produced comedy and independent distribution strategyMadison Square Garden ticket sales and venue capacity recordsTicketmaster platform and ticket sales infrastructure

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Mar 5, 2026

Alfonso Ribeiro: The Show Must Go On — From Fresh Prince to AFV and Life After Loss

America's Funniest Videos production workflow and video curation processUser-generated content submission and monetizationTelevision hosting vs. stand-up comedy performance differences

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Mar 12, 2026

Marlon Wayans Talks Scary Movie 6, Family Comedy Royalty & Crossing Every Line

Scary Movie 6 production and release strategyComedy writing collaboration and creative processStand-up comedy touring and live performance scheduling

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Mar 24, 2026

Andrew McCarthy: The Brat Pack, Weekend at Bernie’s, and the Truth About Friendship

Male friendship and social isolationHealth impacts of loneliness on menMasculinity and emotional vulnerability

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Mar 26, 2026

Wes Scantlin Unfiltered: Music, Life, and the Road Back

Album Release Strategy and New Music DistributionGuitar Technique and Open Tuning MethodsSongwriting Process and Emotional Authenticity

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