Amanda Righetti on Reagan, COVID Filming & Hollywood’s Future (Ep. 15)

Amanda Righetti on Reagan, COVID Filming & Hollywood’s Future (Ep. 15)

Amanda Righetti joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about portraying Ronald Reagan’s mother, Nelle Reagan, in the REAGAN Movie, the challenges of filming during the height of COVID, and the emotional family dynamics that shaped Reagan’s early life. Amanda reflects on researching Nelle’s faith, resilience, and marriage to Reagan’s alcoholic father, while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the set; from period costumes and Model T cars to daily testing, masks, and the surreal atmosphere of pandemic-era filmmaking. The conversation also explores Amanda’s journey from modeling in Japan as a teenager to starring in The O.C., North Shore, The Mentalist, and her current work on Scarpetta. Along the way, Mark and Amanda discuss how Hollywood has changed after COVID, the rise of self-tape auditions, female-led productions, AI’s impact on acting, parenting in the digital age, and why deeply human stories matter more than ever. Own your copy of the REAGAN Movie now on DVD, Blu-Ray, Amazon and Apple TV. Blu-Ray / DVD: https://a.co/d/02Y2zt5v Amazon Video: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DMTJMRWY/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/reagan/umc.cmc.6yum5f9xp7nawka60vvtjh68u Check out producer Mark Joseph’s book Making REAGAN, out now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Rh66XL Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/making-reagan-mark-joseph/1147150440?ean=9798330201822 Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Making-REAGAN-A-Memoir-from-the-Producer-of-the-REAGAN-Movie-Hardcover-9798330201822/15610673227?classType=REGULAR&from=%2Fsearch&sid=eb7a975c-01fc-4fc0-8511-6abe8d336d8c Listen to REAGAN: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, REAGAN: Songs Inspired By The Film, and REAGAN: Original Motion Picture Score, available now to purchase and stream on all major music platforms Songs Inspired By The Film: https://curbrecords.ffm.to/reaganinspiredby Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: https://curbrecords.ffm.to/reagan Original Motion Picture Score: Amazon Music: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DN78RPQ8?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_ZhsFL12QR0RNZKIkrnd45259N Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/reagan-original-motion-picture-score/1780022720 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7hOEFiaWsWm0LOU0WG9W3f?si=HGZRMCDaT0iOIPLI5ikO4A

Michael Sweet: The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Stryper (Ep. 14)

Michael Sweet joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about the incredible journey of his band Stryper, from rehearsing in a small garage in La Mirada, California to becoming one of the most successful and longest lasting rock bands in history. Michael shares behind-the-scenes stories about the early Los Angeles metal scene, Stryper's breakthrough years, their unexpected success in Japan, the band's unique place between the mainstream and Christian music worlds, and the challenges of staying true to their faith amid fame and controversy. Michael also opens up about personal struggles, the loss of his first wife, health battles, family life, his solo career, and the life lessons he’s learned over four decades in music. Check out Stryper's latest album, When We Were Kings, out now on all streaming platforms. Stryper's Website: https://stryper.com/ Check out producer Mark Joseph’s book Making REAGAN, out now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. Amazon: https://a.co/d/09Rh66XL Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/making-reagan-mark-joseph/1147150440?ean=9798330201822 Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Making-REAGAN-A-Memoir-from-the-Producer-of-the-REAGAN-Movie-Hardcover-9798330201822/15610673227?classType=REGULAR&from=%2Fsearch&sid=eb7a975c-01fc-4fc0-8511-6abe8d336d8c Check out Mark's other books on Amazon, available now. Rock Gets Religion: https://a.co/d/0ios8Jw4 The Rock & Roll Rebellion: https://a.co/d/0aeE0iDl Faith, God & Rock 'n' Roll: https://a.co/d/01CGOUDU

Inside Prince’s Rise: What Dez Dickerson Saw At The Revolution (Ep. 13)

What was Prince really like behind the scenes? In this candid conversation, Prince’s guitarist and long-time collaborator Dez Dickerson joins Mark Joseph to share extraordinary stories from the earliest days of Prince’s rise to global superstardom. Dez takes listeners inside the formation of the band, the creation of 1999, the evolution of The Revolution, and the intense creative drive that made Prince one of the most influential artists in music history. Along the way, he reveals surprising insights about Prince’s perfectionism, songwriting process, stage persona, touring life, and the realities of fame during one of music’s most explosive eras. The conversation also explores Dez’s own spiritual journey, reflecting on the moments that shaped his life both inside and outside the music industry, including his years as a record executive and the powerful personal experiences that inspired his upcoming memoir, Beloved, Betrayed.

Inside Washington with John Solomon: Trump, Media & Political Warfare (Ep. 12)

Investigative journalist and Just The News founder John Solomon joins Mark Joseph for a topical conversation on the state of American politics, media credibility, foreign influence, and the battles that shaped the Trump era. Solomon reflects on his decades-long journalism career, from covering Ronald Reagan as a teenage reporter to breaking major stories involving Russian collusion, Hunter Biden, and the FBI investigations surrounding Donald Trump. The discussion also explores the transformation of modern politics in the social media age, the rise of populism, tensions inside the conservative movement, and whether America is entering a defining moment that could shape the next 50 years. Solomon shares personal stories, behind-the-scenes encounters with Trump, and his concerns about political polarization, government institutions, and the future of the country.

Bob Guccione Jr.: Spin Magazine, Free Speech & His Father's Legacy (Ep. 11)

In this new conversation, Mark Joseph sits down with publisher and media icon Bob Guccione Jr., founder of SPIN Magazine and son of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione. Bob reflects on growing up with one of the most famous names in publishing, why he walked away from the Penthouse empire to launch SPIN, and the painful father-son split that lasted nearly two decades before reconciliation. The discussion explores the golden age of music journalism, the rise of SPIN Magazine, free speech, skepticism versus cynicism in media, cancel culture, faith, politics, and the decline of authenticity in today’s music industry. Bob also opens up about his Catholic upbringing, almost becoming a priest, dating Ann Coulter during the Clinton era, and why he believes creativity, imperfection, and soul are disappearing from modern pop culture.