Remembering Leonard Cohen with Judy Collins

Remembering Field of Dreams with Dwier Brown

Actor Dwier Brown remembers the beloved sports fantasy classic "Field of Dreams". Dwier remembers how he landed the role of "John Kinsella," the father of Kevin Costner's character just as Costner was becoming a major Hollywood star. Dwier also remembers working alongside legendary co-stars Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones, Burt Lancaster, and W. P. Kinsella, whose novel inspired the film. He opens up about the emotional impact of playing such a pivotal father figure shortly after losing his own father before filming began, filming the movie's iconic final scene, and how a single word of dialogue added during post-production completely changed the emotional tone of the film. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ [https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/], https://www.dwierbrown.com [https://www.dwierbrown.com/] and pick up a copy of Dwier's book "If You Build It…A book about Fathers, Fate and Field of Dreams".

Remembering Leonard Cohen with Judy Collins

Sixty years after they first met, Grammy winner Judy Collins remembers her enduring friendship with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Leonard Cohen. How she was instantly captivated by his songs, how he encouraged her to begin writing her own music, and how she helped introduce him to the world by recording his song "Suzanne", what would be a breakthrough classic. Collins also shares the story of guiding Cohen through his first public performance at a 1967 benefit concert, along with a laugh-out-loud memory that still makes her smile whenever she thinks of him — and much more. Catch the legendary Judy Collins at Hugh's Room in Toronto on May 26th and 27th. Visit https://hughsroomlive.com/ [https://hughsroomlive.com/] and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ [https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/].

Remembering William Holden with Stefanie Powers

Academy Award winner and Emmy-winning actor William Holden — the biggest box office star of the 1950s — is remembered by two-time Emmy-nominated actress Stefanie Powers. Holden's partner for the last decade of his life, Powers remembers their first meeting, his extraordinary demand as an actor, and his quiet dedication to wildlife conservation — work he never sought recognition for. She also shares how she has continued and expanded his legacy through the The William Holden Wildlife Foundation, while celebrating the many talents that made him a true Renaissance man. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ [https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/], learn more about The William Holden Wildlife Foundation at https://whwf.org/ [https://whwf.org/] and pick up a copy of Stefanie's memoir "One From The Hart".

Remembering The '86 New York Mets with Roger McDowell and Doug Feldmann

Former MLB reliever Roger McDowell and his memoir co-author Doug Feldmann remember Roger's 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets. McDowell shares where he was during the team's dramatic World Series Game 6 comeback, how badly they wanted to beat the Houston Astros in the National League Championship Series, and the selfless culture that defined the clubhouse under manager Davey Johnson. He also remembers bizarre moments like alternating between pitching and playing the outfield in one game with fellow reliever Jesse Orosco, hijinks that included their rookie tradition of painting a certain part of a horse statue, who Roger's favourite "Hot Foot" victim was, setting a teammate's bat on fire with rubbing alcohol, fake sneezing on front row Chicago Cub fans at Wrigley Field and more. Visit https://rememberingpodcast.com/ [https://rememberingpodcast.com/], https://dougfeldmannbooks.com [https://dougfeldmannbooks.com/], and pick up a copy of Roger and Doug's book "Hot Foot: My Hijinks and Upside-Down Life with the World Champion New York Mets".

Remembering Gary Carter with Ellis Valentine

Baseball Hall of Famer Gary Carter is remembered by his former Montreal Expos teammate Ellis Valentine. Ellis reflects on how Gary earned the nickname "The Kid," what it was like playing alongside him in the outfield before his transition to catcher, and whether he recognized Hall of Fame potential in him early on. He also shares his thoughts on watching Carter win the World Series with the New York Mets, along with personal insights into his personality in the clubhouse and on the road. Ellis discusses why some former teammates may have resented Gary, and much more. Special thanks to Sports Celebrity Marketing for their support of this episode. Visit www.sportscelebs.com [http://www.sportscelebs.com/] and https://rememberingpodcast.com/ [https://rememberingpodcast.com/].