Lou Ferrigno reflects on “The Incredible Hulk” & the upcoming Tampa Bay Comic Convention August 1-3, 2025

Lou Ferrigno is an American actor and retired professional bodybuilder best known for his title role in the CBS television series The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982) and for vocally reprising the role in subsequent animated and computer-generated incarnations.

He won an IFBB Mr. America title and two consecutive IFBB Mr. Universe titles and appeared in the documentary Pumping Iron (1977). He has also appeared in European-produced fantasy-adventures such as Hercules (1983) and Sinbad of the Seven Seas (1989), and as himself in the sitcom The King of Queens and the 2009 comedy I Love You, Man.

Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Lou to reflect on his role of The Incredible Hulk and also discuss his upcoming appearance at the Tampa Bay Comic Convention, which takes place August 1-3, 2025.

5 Questions with Judy Collins

 

If you have any knowledge of the music of the last half of the 20th century you certainly know who Judy Collins is.  She is best known for her rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s “Send in the Clowns,” and the fact that, when Bill Clinton heard her version of Joni Mitchell’s “Chelsea Morning,” he remarked to Hillary that, “if we ever have a daughter her name should be Chelsea.’

 

With multiple Grammy award nominations, and an Academy Award nomination for her 1975 documentary feature “Antonia: A Portrait of the Woman” among her many achievements, she also hosts the popular podcast “Since You’ve Asked.”  Ms. Collins is currently on tour, with a scheduled appearance this weekend (March 14th) in Kansas City.

 

Ms. Collins took some time out from her busy schedule to speak with Media Mikes: 

 

MIKE SMITH:  You’ve been performing for six decades.  How has the music business changed, good or bad, in that time?

 

Judy Collins:  I don’t pay a lot of attention to the music business.  I pay attention to what I have to do, and how many concerts I have to do each year.  About a hundred.  And all of the things that I have to do to prepare.  I have to keep my eye on learning and performing the things that I love.  They say we get paid for the travel, which is what we do and so with a hundred shows a year I spend a lot of time on the planes, a lot of times with the press doing interviews and a lot of time sleeping.  (laughs)  To me, THAT’S the music business.  Personally, I do what I want.  I sing what I want.  I engage in my own creativity.  That’s a big job.  The album I last produced, called “Spellbound,” has all of my own songs on it, which is a big deal for me.  And I’m also coming out with a book of poetry on the 25th of this month (March).  It’s all poetry that I’ve written and it’s called “Sometimes It’s Heaven.” 

MS:  You’ve amassed an amazing number of fans of all ages.  What is the feeling when you look out into the audience and you see the younger generation?  I’m 64.  My granddaughter is 10 and loves your music…

 

JC:  Oh good.  Give her a hug for me.

It’s an amazing revelation to have people of all ages come see me perform.  I was at a big festival in Australia recently and a young girl walked up to me – she could have been 11 or 12 or 13 – and she said, “oh hi, you’re Judy Collins.”  I said “how do you know that,” and she said, “I saw you on The Muppets.”  So there’s always television in your favor.  And that’s part of the music business too.  PBS has kept me on my feet and on the stage for decades because they’ve done a wonderful job by me. 

 

MS:  Do you have a favorite song of yours that you like to perform?  I mean, everyone certainly wants to hear “Send in the Clowns,” but do you have a personal favorite?

JC:  Right now there are two.  One is a song that I wrote called “Girl from Colorado.”  I’d encourage you to play it for your granddaughter.  The other is a song called “John Riley.”  “John Riley” is a very old song.  And the more I sing it, the more it means something to me and my audiences.  I’m always surprised because it gets a wonderful response. 

 

MS:  Has Stephen Stills ever said “thank you” for inspiring “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes?”

 

JC:  (laughs)  He always says it.  I saw him the other day when he came to New York, where he appeared on a big show of mine at Town Hall and he and I sang “Helplessly Hoping” together and then we sang the chorus of “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” with the rest of the gathered ensemble, which was fabulous.  We’ve been friends for all these years which means there was something going on.

 

MS:  Bob Dylan finally got a movie last year.  When there is a Judy Collins film who would you like to play you?

 

JC:  I’ll play me! (laughs) It would be a documentary first, which means I’ll have the last word.   (laughs)

 

MS:  Thank you sol much for your time.

 

JC:  Thank you.  And don’t forget to give your granddaughter a hug from me, o.k.?

 

For everything Judy Collins, including information on upoming shows, click HERE.

Beverly Randolph reflects on the 40th Anniversary of The Return of the Living Dead and discuss returning to the franchise in Trash’s Revenge!

Beverly Randolph played Tina in the 1985 cult classic The Return of the Living Dead. She comes together with Media Mikes to discuss to reflect on the 40th Anniversary of film and also discuss returning to the franchise in Linnea Quigley’s Trash’s Revenge!

Check out the campaign for Trash’s Revenge now, which is currently crowdfunding: https://cinebacker.com/product/trashs-revenge-rotld-universe/

Also check out the website below to find out where the cast is appearing and to get awesome signed stuff from her and the cast of ROTLD!: https://rotldoriginals.com/

Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett discuss their new country album “Look Up”

Photo Credit: Philip Macías / UMG Nashville

Media Mikes had a chance to participate (via Zoom) in a Q&A with the legendary Ringo Starr and T Bone Burnett to discuss their new country album “Look Up”, which was released on January 10, 2025. This interview took place at the Ryman Auditorium on January 15, 2025 in Nashville, TN.

“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare” director, Scott Chambers, talks about film and future of Poohniverse

Scott Chambers is the director of the new film, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare, and also the star of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2, playing Christopher Robin. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Scott about his latest feature and also what we can expect from the future including Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble.

From Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare arrives in theaters for three days only starting January 13, 2025 until January 15, 2025 only from Iconic Events Releasing. Buy your tickets now at Iconic Events.

Marcus Dunstan talks new film #AMFAD All My Friends Are Dead & the next SAW & The Collector sequels!

Marcus Dunstan started off his career with a film called “Feast” in the early 2000’s, which also spawned two sequels. He also wrote SAW IV, V, VI and SAW 3D. His directorial debut was “The Collector” in 2009, which also has a sequel, “The Collection” in 2012. His latest film “#AMFAD All My Friends Are Dead” was just released and Media Mikes had a chance to chat with him about the new film as well as his plans for the upcoming sequels to SAW and The Collector coming soon!

Tami Stronach & Greg Steinbruner talk about new film “Man and Witch: Dance of a Thousands Steps”

Tami Stronach is better known as the Childlike Empress from the 1984 film “The NeverEnding Story”. Her and her husband, Greg Steinbruner, star in the new film “Man and Witch: Dance of a Thousands Steps”, which marks her return to the big screen. The film is about “A lonely goatherd, cursed at birth to never marry, strikes a deal with a reclusive witch to reverse the spell. He must complete three impossible tasks to find true love.” Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Tami and Greg about the new film and what fans can expect.

James “Murr” Murray talks about his new book, You Better Watch Out & Season 11 of Impractical Jokers

James Murray or better known as “Murr” is from the hit long running TV series, Impractical Jokers, which is premiering it’s 11th season TODAY (7/11/24) on TBS!! James also has a new book called “You Better Watch Out” coming out this October. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with James about his new book and season of Impractical Jokers and what we can expect.

Lisa Downs talks about her latest behind-the-scenes documentary – Life After The Goonies!

Lisa Downs is driving force behind the series of recent documentaries made under Life After Movies. The first being Life After Flash, then Life After The Navigator (which focuses on Flight of the Navigator) and most recently Life After The NeverEnding Story. Their upcoming project is focusing around The Goonies. Behind the Marquee has a chance to chat with Lisa about her films and what we can expect for Life After The Goonies and most importantly how fans can help get it made!

Eric Bana talks about his new film “A Sacrifice” with Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink

Eric Bana is well known for his roles in 2003’s Hulk, Troy and Black Hawk Down – just to name a few. He has a new flick coming out called A SACRIFICE with Stranger Things’s Sadie Sink opening June 28th! Behind the Marquee had a chance to chat with Eric about his new film and what we can expect.

Ira Heiden chats about being killed by Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

Ira Heiden may be known best for his role of Will in “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors”. He also appeared in “Elvira: Mistress of the Dark” and even voiced the Mini-Puffs in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Ira about getting killed by Freddy Krueger and more!

Kevin McDonald talks about touring solo and future plans for The Kids in the Hall

Kevin McDonald is one of the members of the Canadian comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall. Recently the gang returned to TV with a new series on Amazon, which only lasted one season sadly. Kevin is hitting the road this year with his comedy routine. One of his stops is at Laugh Out Lounge in Winter Haven, FL, June 14-15, 2024. Media Mikes had the chance to chat with Kevin about his tour and future plans for The Kids in the Hall.

Lewis Santer talks about playing Tigger in the horror sequel “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey II”

When I first saw the horror film “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey”, I left the theater freaking out with how awesome it was but I said one thing to my wife that the sequel needs to have Tigger in it…well my prayers were answered because I had the chance to chat with Lewis Santer, who played Tigger in the sequel “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey II”. We discussed him getting into the role, his biggest challenges and his future in “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble”.

Lisa Downs talks about her documentary “Life After The NeverEnding Story”

“Life After The NeverEnding Story” is a documentary celebrating The NeverEnding Story (1984) via cast and crew interviews, whilst exploring the lives of stars Noah Hathaway and Tami Stronach since those breakthrough roles. Lisa Downs is the person behind the documentary. She has also made other films in the “Life After” series including Flight of the Navigator and Flash Gordon. Media Mikes caught up with Lisa to discuss the documentary as well as what she has planned coming in the near future.

Award Winning Composer, Bear McCreary talks about new concept album “The Singularity”

The Singularity is an epic rock concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience from the mind of Grammy-nominated, and Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary. The Singularity arrives on CD, vinyl, and digital formats via Shadows & Sparks Records and Mutant on Friday, May 10.

Two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated, Emmy, and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary began his career working with legendary film composer Elmer Bernstein, before bursting onto the scene scoring the influential and revered series Battlestar Galactica in 2004. Since then, McCreary has been a four-time Emmy Award nominee and Emmy winner for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme for Da Vinci’s Demons.

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