Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 15: The Season 1 Finale


Episode 15: The Season 1 Finale!

In this episode, 2001 draws to a close, the labor market in Hollywood gets soft, layoffs are sure to happen and a New Year – 2002 – awaits!

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Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 15: The Season 1 Finale


Episode 15: The Season 1 Finale!

In this episode, 2001 draws to a close, the labor market in Hollywood gets soft, layoffs are sure to happen and a New Year – 2002 – awaits!

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood: Ep. 14 – In Memoriam: Thank You Bebbles Stone


This episode is extra personal. It’s a goodbye and a thank-you to Bebbles Stone, who was my partner, my love, and the person who saw me through more chapters than most ever got to witness.

It isn’t a typical episode, but it’s a moment of reflection, love, and loss. It's a way to honor a person who shaped my life and, in many ways, The Hollywood Reporter seasons I worked and experienced, as well as my career to come.

Thank you for listening, for being part of this serial Hollywood memoir podcast, and for allowing space for moments like this. I know I'm not alone and wanted to share with you in this episode before the Season 1 finale. - Karl

 

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Let's Talk About Hollywood: Ep. 14 – In Memoriam: Thank You Bebbles Stone


This episode is extra personal. It’s a goodbye and a thank-you to Bebbles Stone, who was my partner, my love, and the person who saw me through more chapters than most ever got to witness.

It isn’t a typical episode, but it’s a moment of reflection, love, and loss. It's a way to honor a person who shaped my life and, in many ways, The Hollywood Reporter seasons I worked and experienced, as well as my career to come.

Thank you for listening, for being part of this serial Hollywood memoir podcast, and for allowing space for moments like this. I know I'm not alone and wanted to share with you in this episode before the Season 1 finale. - Karl

 

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood, 2001: Ep. 13 – The Fire Escape


More details from a different vantage point of The Hollywood Reporter's 2001 Next Generation event in Hollywood as reporters, agents, writers, worker bees (me) and more converge for our own mini-party, I find some clarity and plenty to be grateful for in retrospect and, inside, a director goes off the rails. 

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Let's Talk About Hollywood, 2001: Ep. 13 – The Fire Escape


More details from a different vantage point of The Hollywood Reporter's 2001 Next Generation event in Hollywood as reporters, agents, writers, worker bees (me) and more converge for our own mini-party, I find some clarity and plenty to be grateful for in retrospect and, inside, a director goes off the rails. 

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 12: I'd Dance On A Box First


After a long Emmy night and a lesson in newsroom politics, Karl finds humor, observational realities, and a touch of childhood fandom at The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Generation gala....including a surprise encounter with Three’s Company’s Jenilee Harrison.

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Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 12: I'd Dance On A Box First


After a long Emmy night and a lesson in newsroom politics, Karl finds humor, observational realities, and a touch of childhood fandom at The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Generation gala....including a surprise encounter with Three’s Company’s Jenilee Harrison.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood, 2001: Ep. 11 – These Are the Times


Karl lands his first major job in Hollywood at The Hollywood Reporter, with his contract being bought out to work there full time as an editorial assistant. Long hours, adjusting and balancing the rhythm of home and the Industry's needs is a learning curve, especially at home.  

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Let's Talk About Hollywood, 2001: Ep. 11 – These Are the Times


Karl lands his first major job in Hollywood at The Hollywood Reporter, with his contract being bought out to work there full time as an editorial assistant. Long hours, adjusting and balancing the rhythm of home and the Industry's needs is a learning curve, especially at home.  

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Monday, October 13, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood, 2001: Ep.10: Character Studies


Episode 10: Character Studies

In this episode, the Emmys are postponed for a month, anthrax attacks hit the mail, war is looming, and Hollywood studios are warned about bomb threats.

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Let's Talk About Hollywood, 2001: Ep.10: Character Studies


Episode 10: Character Studies

In this episode, the Emmys are postponed for a month, anthrax attacks hit the mail, war is looming, and Hollywood studios are warned about bomb threats.

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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 9: There Is No Turning Back


The world witnesses the events of  9/11 and The Hollywood Reporter's coverage, devoted to the news of the day, sets a standard for Hollywood trade magazines. Negotiations continue over my future role with the magazine and a theater legend's funeral leads to some stark realiziations. 

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Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 9: There Is No Turning Back


The world witnesses the events of  9/11 and The Hollywood Reporter's coverage, devoted to the news of the day, sets a standard for Hollywood trade magazines. Negotiations continue over my future role with the magazine and a theater legend's funeral leads to some stark realiziations. 

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep. 8: It's A New Ball Game Now


There's a vacancy at The Hollywood Reporter and I'm up for the job. Will my agency blow it? A high-placed newsroom caller goes off and a full-time role is within reach.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Let's Talk About Hollywood - Ep.7: Enter The Hollywood Reporter


Karl starts at The Hollywood Reporter for a two-month assignment that ultimately becomes a 7-year full-time role, from one day in the mailroom to the newsroom for good. 

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