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Gotham Variety

33 Episodes

41 minutes | 16 days ago
Real Time 1960s | Adolf Eichmann, pt. 1: Crimes and Flight
In this first installment of a two-part episode, host Joe Rubenstein explores the early life and crimes of Holocaust organizer Adolf Eichmann, his years as a fugitive in Germany and Argentina, and the effort to bring this Nazi war criminal to justice. More info: gothamvariety.com | Follow Us at Facebook.com/RealTime1960s | Twitter @gothamvariety | Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
47 minutes | 3 months ago
Real Time 1960s | Kennedy vs. Nixon pt. 2, w/ Author David Pietrusza
David Pietrusza, author of "1960: LBJ vs. JFK vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign that Forged Three Presidencies," joins the show for a discussion of the later stages of the 1960 Presidential campaign, including the Great Debates. More info: gothamvariety.com | Follow Us at Facebook.com/RealTime1960s | Twitter @RealTime1960s | Twitter @GothamVariety | Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
55 minutes | 3 months ago
Real Time 1960s | “The Twilight Zone” - Top 3 Episodes of 1960
Host Joe Rubenstein explains why three mind-blowing Twilight Zone episodes of 1960 are a cut above the rest. Fascinating background, deep analysis, and runners-up as well. More info: gothamvariety.com | Follow Us at Facebook.com/RealTime1960s | Twitter @gothamvariety | Twitter @RealTime1960s | Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
45 minutes | 5 months ago
Real Time 1960s | “Psycho” - Top Ten Thoughts
60 years after this groundbreaking shocker terrorized audiences all over the world, host Joe Rubenstein gives his top 10 thoughts - surprising facts and personal observations - about Alfred Hitchcock’s "Psycho." More info: gothamvariety.com | Follow Us at Facebook.com/RealTime1960s | Twitter @gothamvariety | Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
38 minutes | 6 months ago
Real Time 1960s | JFK vs. Nixon w/ Historian Gary Donaldson
Dr. Gary Donaldson, author of "The First Modern Campaign: Kennedy, Nixon, and the Election of 1960," joins the show for a discussion of the early stages of the 1960 Presidential campaign. More info: gothamvariety.com | Follow us at Facebook.com/RealTime1960s | Twitter @gothamvariety | Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
56 minutes | 7 months ago
Gotham Boxing | George Foreman biographer Andrew R.M. Smith joins the show
Andrew R.M. Smith, author of "No Way But To Fight: George Foreman and the Business of Boxing," joins host Joe Rubenstein for a wide-ranging discussion of the Hall of Fame heavyweight's amazing life in and out of the ring as well as his multiple image transformations. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
50 minutes | 7 months ago
Gotham Boxing | Barney Ross biographer Douglas Century joins the show
Best-selling author Douglas Century, author of "Barney Ross: The Life of a Jewish Fighter," joins host Joe Rubenstein for a discussion of this Hall of Fame champion boxer and World War II hero's incredible life. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
53 minutes | 8 months ago
Gotham Boxing | Ranking All 23 Undisputed Heavyweight Boxing Champs w/ Mike Ezra
Mike Ezra, author of "Muhammad Ali: The Making of an Icon," joins the show to discuss his rankings of all 23 undisputed heavyweight champions from Jack Dempsey to Lennox Lewis. Mike's rankings: 1. Muhammad Ali 2. Joe Louis 3. Sonny Liston 4. Lennox Lewis 5. Evander Holyfield 6. Joe Frazier 7. Gene Tunney 8. George Foreman 9. Mike Tyson 10. Jack Dempsey 11. Rocky Marciano 12. Riddick Bowe 13. Floyd Patterson 14. Max Schmeling 15. Jersey Joe Walcott 16. Ezzard Charles 17. Max Baer 18. Ingemar Johansson 19. Jack Sharkey 20. Primo Carnera 21. James Braddock 22. Buster Douglas 23. Leon Spinks
48 minutes | 8 months ago
Gotham Boxing | Joe Frazier biographer Mark Kram Jr. joins the show
Mark Kram Jr., author of "Smokin' Joe: The Life of Joe Frazier," joins host Joe Rubenstein for a conversation about the legendary fighter’s life in and out of the ring. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein
60 minutes | 9 months ago
Gotham Talk | Sam Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch" (1969) w/ W.K. Stratton
W.K. Stratton, author of "The Wild Bunch: Sam Peckinpah, a Revolution in Hollywood, and the Making of a Legendary Film," joins host Joe Rubenstein for an in depth discussion of perhaps the greatest Western of all time. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
38 minutes | 10 months ago
Gotham Hardball #004 | Lou Gehrig biographer Jonathan Eig joins the show
Lou Gehrig biographer Jonathan Eig (“Luckiest Man”) joins host Joe Rubenstein for a wide-ranging discussion of the life and career of the iconic slugger for the New York Yankees. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
32 minutes | 10 months ago
Gotham Boxing | Muhammad Ali biographer Jonathan Eig joins the show
Best-selling biographer Jonathan Eig, author of "Ali: A Life," joins host Joe Rubenstein for an honest, wide-ranging discussion of Muhammad Ali's life both in and out of the ring. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
33 minutes | a year ago
Gotham Review: "Joker" and "Ford v Ferrari"
In this review, host Joe Rubenstein highlights the parallels between two Scorsese films - "Taxi Driver" and "The King of Comedy" - and "Joker," and analyzes the core message of "Ford v Ferrari." Follow on Twitter @gothamvariety, visit gothamvariety.com. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
33 minutes | a year ago
Gotham Hardball #003 | Dr. Paul Semendinger of Start Spreading The News joins the show
Joe and Paul discuss Miguel Andújar's future with the Yankees, whether to extend LeMahieu's contract or not, starting rotation options now that the injury bug is back, the Mookie Betts trade, and the story that won't die: the cheating Astros and their non-punishment by Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.
32 minutes | a year ago
Gotham Review: Tarantino's "Once Upon A Time In Hollywood"
Host Joe Rubenstein reviews Tarantino's 9th film and provides some critical background information on the Charles Manson cult not included in the film. Follow on Twitter @gothamvariety, visit gothamvariety.com. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
19 minutes | a year ago
S1 Ep 7 | “The Last Leaf”
The Season Finale of our dramatic season is a tale of friendship, faith and personal sacrifice by O. Henry, master of the twist ending. Voices: James Evans, Molly Wheaton, Sarah Cheatham, Mike Callahan, Mike Pollock. Production/Adaptation: Joe Rubenstein. Music: Handel - Concerto for Organ & Orch. Op. 7 No. 1; Bach - Air on the G String; Albinoni - Concerto for 2 Oboes. Performances by Advent Chamber Orchestra & Gardner Chamber Orchestra. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook.
38 minutes | a year ago
Gotham Hardball #002 | Red Sox Probe: I Smell A Rat | Astros=Punks | Jeter in HOF
Is something fishy is going on with the Boston investigation? Also, an extended rant on the Astros players getting off scot-free (as we introduce their new theme music), and our take on the single vote against Jeter for the Hall of Fame.
48 minutes | a year ago
Gotham Talk | Election 2020: The State of the Race
Political scientist E.J. Fagan joins host Joe Rubenstein to assess the Democratic contenders, preview the Iowa caucus and primaries beyond, and break down the race from every conceivable angle. A wide-ranging discussion that cuts deep and wide. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
23 minutes | a year ago
S1 Ep 6 | “The Sergeant's Private Madhouse”
An immersive tale of war and insanity, based on a story by Stephen Crane. Voices: Vince Phillip, Robert Gelfand, Clay Westman, Adam Baritot, Mike Pollock. Production/Editing/Music/Sound Design/Adaptation: Joe Rubenstein. More info: gothamvariety.com, and follow @gothamvariety on Twitter or Facebook.
23 minutes | a year ago
Gotham Review: Clint Eastwood's “Richard Jewell”
Host Joe Rubenstein reviews Clint Eastwood's latest, provides some background on Jewell's ordeal that the film left out, and addresses the media's telling reaction to the film. Follow on Twitter @gothamvariety, visit www.gothamvariety.com. Production and Music: Joe Rubenstein.
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