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Join producer and author Mark Joseph as he interviews various celebrities within pop culture.

  1. 5d ago

    Trevor Donovan on Playing John Barletta, Reagan’s Closest Secret Service Agent (Ep. 24)

    In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series recorded in December 2020, Trevor Donovan joins Mark Joseph to discuss portraying Secret Service agent John Barletta, the trusted protector who became one of Ronald Reagan’s closest friends during and after his presidency. Donovan shares how he prepared for the role, including researching Barletta’s life, studying his distinctive Boston accent, and learning about the unique bond that developed between Reagan and the man responsible for keeping him safe on horseback at the Reagan Ranch. He also reflects on filming at the actual Reagan Ranch and aboard the real Air Force One used during Reagan’s presidency, bringing an extraordinary level of authenticity to the production. The conversation explores the deeply personal side of Reagan’s story, including the emotional final years of his life, the difficult moment when Barletta had to tell his friend he should no longer ride horses, and the enduring friendships that existed far from the public spotlight. Donovan also discusses his Hallmark career, growing up in Mammoth Lakes, his work promoting anti-bullying initiatives and animal welfare, and the importance of staying grounded despite success. 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 25th. 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

  2. Jul 11

    Brian Mulroney on Ronald Reagan and the Conservative Revolution (Ep. 23)

    In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sat down with the late Brian Mulroney to discuss his close friendship with Ronald Reagan and the world-changing leadership of the 1980s. Mulroney shared personal stories from private meetings, international summits, and late-night phone calls with Reagan, which offered a rare insider perspective on the partnership between Canada and the United States during the final years of the Cold War. He also reflected on Reagan’s relationships with leaders like Margaret Thatcher and Helmut Kohl, and how their alliance helped reshape the Western world through free markets, deregulation, and strong opposition to Soviet communism. Mulroney also opened up about Reagan’s personality off-camera, his humor, humility, discipline, and extraordinary presence, while explaining why he believed Reagan embodied the very definition of leadership. 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 25th. 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

  3. Jul 9

    Marc Eliot on The Stories Hollywood Didn't Want Published (Ep. 22)

    Legendary biographer Marc Eliot joins Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about a lifetime spent chronicling some of the most fascinating figures in music, film, and American culture. Eliot shares behind-the-scenes stories about the Eagles, Don Henley, David Geffen, Donna Summer, Charlton Heston, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Ronald Reagan, and the world of Hollywood biography. From the rise of the Troubadour music scene to the challenges of writing unauthorized biographies, Eliot offers a candid look at fame, creativity, conflict, and the stories the public rarely hears. This conversation is a fascinating journey through rock history, classic Hollywood, politics, and the craft of telling the truth about larger-than-life figures. Check out Marc Eliot's books, available on his website now. https://www.marceliot.net/works.htm Check out Mark Joseph's books, available on Amazon now. Making REAGAN: https://a.co/d/097EEQcR 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

  4. Jul 7

    Tanya Tucker on 50 Years of Country Music Hits & Hard-Won Wisdom (Ep. 21)

    Country music legend Tanya Tucker joins Mark Joseph for an unforgettable conversation in the Making REAGAN series about her song, “Do We Want To Win,” for the Reagan Movie, as well as her powerful new collaboration, "On My Way to Heaven," featuring Dennis Quaid and Kris Kristofferson. Along the way, Tanya shares never-before-heard stories about Ronald Reagan, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Billy Bob Thornton, her early career, and the father who believed in her long before the world did. The conversation also explores Tanya's passion for protecting Texas ranches from eminent domain, advocating for animal welfare, and using her platform to stand up for causes she believes in. Filled with humor, heartfelt memories, and candid reflections, this is an intimate look at one of country music's most enduring and authentic voices. Listen to Tanya Tucker, Dennis Quaid, and Kris Kristofferson’s new song, “On My Way To Heaven,” out now on all major music platforms. YouTube: https://youtu.be/LExIbL3WEkE?si=xInrNIshAYPGUQM2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3jxm3qgTSupK8sjlqgqPl6?si=3b701997d9c34d26 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/on-my-way-to-heaven/1874206124 Amazon Music: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0GL7NJ34M?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_MYDwZkEuQF6LQcs0hfjTbEZHu&trackAsin=B0GL7ZKM2P Check out Tanya Tucker’s song for the Reagan Movie, “Do We Want To Win,” available now to purchase and stream on all major music platforms. YouTube: https://youtu.be/loAq93Gv520?si=hoNKfS6k_TWshm6z Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4FmZ4erhxyIrUooNoyrISk?si=77d6a1b663d94574 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/do-we-want-to-win/1840282483 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FRCGL8J7?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_mtuqXG8AwkctVqf70RZecfpr5&trackAsin=B0FRB42PPX 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 18th. 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

  5. Jul 3

    Elya Baskin on Playing A Soviet Defector, Acting in Hollywood, & The Meaning of Freedom (Ep. 20)

    In this episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with actor Elya Baskin for a fascinating conversation about his journey from the Soviet Union to Hollywood. Best known for roles in films such as Moscow on the Hudson, Air Force One, and Spider-Man, Baskin reflects on emigrating from the USSR in 1976, arriving in America with little English, and pursuing an acting career despite being told it would never be possible. The discussion also explores Baskin’s role in REAGAN as Soviet defector B. E. Kertchman, the realities of life under communism, and the lessons he believes Americans should remember about freedom and political ideology. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from his Hollywood career, his experiences working with legendary actors, and his reflections on Ronald Reagan’s legacy. 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 18th. 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

  6. Jul 1

    Kathie Lee Gifford on Life with Frank, Regis and The Story Behind ‘I Knew It Would Be You’ (Ep. 19)

    Kathie Lee Gifford joins Mark Joseph for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about her connection to Ronald Reagan, the song she co-wrote after an early screening of the film, and why the love story between Ron and Nancy became the emotional heart of her creative response. Along the way, she shares memories of meeting the Reagans, working alongside Frank Gifford, and collaborating with songwriter Richard Spitz to create “I Knew It Would Be You,” a song inspired by enduring love, faith, and commitment. The discussion also expands into Kathie Lee’s remarkable career in television, Broadway, books, and songwriting. She recounts lessons learned from Billy Graham, stories from her years with Regis Philbin, and her belief that great art is ultimately an act of co-creation with God. Check out Kathie Lee Gifford’s song, “I Knew It Would Be You,” available now to purchase and stream on all major music platforms. YouTube: https://youtu.be/ycSwcfxm5SM?is=p2_A3kOIYHUvzAeX Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Rc9bO2an6i4hlrGQhNpX7?si=jnZgQz8KS3a7rk8PX_eAuw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-knew-it-would-be-you/1840282474?i=1840282482 Amazon Music: https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0FRCGL8J7?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_lFGdlE8tHkD0fRjBuanJZ6Qwq&trackAsin=B0FRB7G36G 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 18th. 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

  7. Jun 26

    Jon Voight on Playing a Former KGB Agent in REAGAN & Witnessing The Fall of Communism (Ep. 18)

    Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight joins Mark Joseph for a new Making REAGAN conversation about his role in the film, where he portrays a former KGB operative tasked with tracking Ronald Reagan’s rise from Hollywood actor to world leader. Drawing from his own experiences in the Soviet Union, Voight shares firsthand observations of life under communism, the dramatic changes he witnessed after its collapse, and why the themes of freedom and human dignity remain as relevant today as ever. The discussion also explores Reagan’s impact on world history, the fall of the Iron Curtain, Voight’s evolution in his political and spiritual beliefs, and the powerful influence of art, faith, and culture. Along the way, he reflects on his acting process, his admiration for Russia’s literary giants, his experiences working on Reagan, and the enduring love story between Ronald and Nancy Reagan. 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 18th. 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

  8. Jun 24

    Howard Klausner: The Triumphs, Setbacks, and Lessons of Writing REAGAN (Ep. 17)

    In this new episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Howard Klausner for an in-depth conversation about the 20-year journey of bringing Reagan to the screen. Howard goes through his start as a young aspiring actor and musician from Tennessee and how he found his way into Hollywood, broke through with Space Cowboys, and ultimately spent nearly two decades helping shape the biopic for Ronald Reagan. Along the way, he offers a fascinating look at the realities of screenwriting, development hell, Hollywood politics, and the creative process behind turning history into compelling drama. The discussion explores the origins of the film’s unique narrative structure, the creation of the Victor character portrayed by Jon Voight, the challenge of condensing Reagan’s extraordinary life into a feature film, and memorable experiences working alongside Dennis Quaid, Jon Voight, Sean McNamara, and the cast and crew. Howard also reflects on Reagan’s enduring legacy, the importance of optimism and civility in public life, and why he believes America is in need of wisdom, leadership, and a renewed sense of purpose. 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 REAGAN: The Director’s Cut in theaters on September 18th. 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

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Join producer and author Mark Joseph as he interviews various celebrities within pop culture.

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  • Creator
    Mark Joseph
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
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