Whatcha Know Joe?

Joe Wallenstein & Reed Simonsen
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Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other. Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth. Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link. Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows. Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby...

  1. MAR 11

    Ep. 30: Brasilia, Murder Inc., and Gross Scandal.

    In this episode Joe takes us on a wonderful ride as he re-lives some of the amazing, and maybe a bit kooky side of growing up in Brooklyn, New York. Three wonderful stories, and one sadder more mysterious one that you don't want to miss. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    17 min

  2. FEB 25

    Ep. 29: Three Stories, One Lesson

    Joe shares three life lessons, one from the beaches near Malibu and two from his days living in Brooklyn, New York, (including the secret to why the Coney Island, New York Ferris Wheel was so popular with teenage boys), one about what NOT to do at the very famous Katz Deli, and the never before heard story of the events just one day before Joe started producing the popular T.V. series Knots Landing. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    16 min

  3. FEB 11

    Ep. 28: Joe Gets Arrested! What?! Betcha didn't know that!

    During the turbulent 60s, in New York, Joe found himself "at the wrong place, at the wrong time, with the wrong friend and the wrong haircut!" In this highly entertaining episode of Whatcha' Know Joe? Joe takes us into the dreaded "tombs" of the New York City Jail to give us a peak at what life was like in the Great City. This is an episode not to miss! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    23 min

  4. JAN 31

    Ep. 18: The White Cloud

    In the 1970s after working with Walter Matthau in Maine, Joe returned to New York tired but with a pocket full of money. Soon after he bought the "White Cloud." After much begging, he has agreed to tell the "Story of the White Cloud" one last time, you lucky people, you. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    18 min

  5. JAN 31

    Ep 17: Joe interviews Friend and Hollywood Legend Michael Hertzberg

    In this episode Joe interviews his lifelong friend Michael Hertzberg. Michael Hertzberg was born on May 4, 1937 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. He is an assistant director and producer, known for such Hollywood A-List films as Entrapment (1999), Blazing Saddles (1974) and The Producers (1967). This episode was previously released and was produced by Vince Gonzalez of VinPix Productions. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    21 min

  6. JAN 31

    Ep. 16: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 2)

    In this episode Joe gives us more "-ism" from his 60 years in film. When in doubt, grab a Joe-ism and film on! Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    18 min

  7. JAN 31

    Ep. 15: Quotes from Chairman Joe (part 1)

    Over his lengthy career in professional Hollywood, Joe came up with a list of "Joe-ism" that never failed when a good -ism was needed. When he moved into education teaching safety and production to the student's of the world's most famous film school, Joe taught his -isms for decades, before long he was affectionately known as "Chairman Joe!" Here is part one of his immortal -isms. Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    22 min

  8. JAN 31

    Ep. 14: Master Class on Location Management

    Part 3 of the Master Class on planning productions by one who has done it all! In this episode Joe tackles the difference between managing a production and Production Management.  Got a question for "the Joe?" Text him with this link! Check out Joe's latest books on Amazon: "Flynn & Miranda" and "Table 6". Search for Joseph B Wallenstein. This episode claims Fair Use under United States Copyright Law for those items in which we do not own the copyright. Also many podcast players now use AI to create episode transcripts. These have not been reviewed or approved by the podcast creators and therefore may or may not reflect this podcast in context.

    18 min
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Joe Wallenstein has spend over 50 years in Hollywood working with and mentoring some of the biggest names in the industry. His unique life and sense of humor makes this a podcast like no other. Join Joe and get a peek behind the scenes of one of the craziest, wildest, and bizarre industry on the face of the Earth. Joe also takes questions from his listeners via the connected link. Come and Meet the Joe! And soon, you'll know what "the Joe" knows. Whatcha' Know Joe? More than you might think, baby...

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  • Creator
    Joe Wallenstein & Reed Simonsen
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Whatcha Know Joe?
  • Show Website
    Whatcha Know Joe?

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