Breakthrough Entertainment

Steven Amine, executive chef, stops by the studio with some delicious food from Z’Tejas. Original airdate May 21, 2016 on 1480 AM KPHX.

Hour 1: Segment 1 – Host Chat: Inappropriate T-Shirt Bar Crawl Recap Segment 2 – Review: “The Lobster” Segment 3 – Interview: Dr. Bob Bayer (Lobster Institute) Hour 2: Segment 4 – Interview: Justin Rupples (“First Impressions”) Segment 5 – Interview: Co-Writer/Director Mike Norris (“AmeriGeddon”) Segment 6 – Review: “Manhattan … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat with Davelicious, Joseph “Gillette” Airdo and Trish the Dish Segment 2 – Review: “Money Monster” Segment 3 – Interview: Rusty Sarhan (“First Impressions”) Segment 4 – Interview: Actor Lane Garrison (“Roots”) Segment 5 – Review: “Sundown” / Interview: Actress Sara Paxton … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Mother’s Day Segment 2 – Review: “Mothers and Daughters” Segment 3 – Interview: Director Paul Duddridge (“Mothers and Daughters”) Segment 4 – Interview: Ryan Goldsher (“First Impressions”) Segment 5 – Review: “Captain America: Civil War” Segment 6 – Interview: Camila Nakagawa (“The Challenge”) Segment … Read More

Segment 1 – Show Preview/Review: “Sing Street” Segment 2 – Review: “The Meddler”/Interview: Matchmaker Carmelia Ray (“Mom vs. Matchmaker”) Segment 3 – Interview: Comic Book Illustrator Mitch Gerads (“Sheriff of Babylon”) – Part 1 Segment 4 – Interview: Comic Book Illustrator Mitch Gerads (“Sheriff of Babylon”) … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Show Preview, Live with Kelly and Michael Drama and Prince’s Passing Segment 2 – Review: “Holidays” Segment 3 – Interview: Producer John Hegeman (“Holidays”) Segment 4 – Reviews: “The Boss,” “Hush,” “Midnight Special” and “Precious Cargo” Segment 5 – Host … Read More

Full Show   Segment 1 – Host Chat: Disney Magic Segment 2 – Review: “The Jungle Book” Segment 3 – Interview: Jacquie Whitt (Adios Adventure Travel) Segment 4 – Interview: Actor Neville Archambault (“13 Cameras”) Segment 5 – Interview: Co-Writer/Director Florian Gallenberger … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: April Fools’ Day Segment 2 – Interview: Bill Broadbent (EntoMarket) Segment 3 – Interview: Writer/Director Keith Arem (“The Phoenix Incident“) Segment 4 – Interview: Prankster TPS (Funny Public Interactions) Segment 5 – Interview: Civil Rights Attorney Dorris Markovic (April Fools’ Litigation) Segment … Read More

Segment 1 – Interview: Actress Chelsey Crisp (“Bleed”) Segment 2 – Interview: Aaron Koch (Treehouse Chocolate) Segment 3 – Interview: Amy Trout-Hughes (MarshmallowMBA) Segment 4 – Interview: Angela LeBrun (Original Gourmet Lollipops) Segment 5 – Interview: Kate Coffey (Chocolate Twist) Segment 6 – Listener Call: … Read More

Segment 1 – Review: “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday” / Breakthrough Flashback: Artist Wayne White (“Pee-wee’s Playhouse”) Segment 2 -Reviews: “Hello, My Name is Doris” and “The Program” Segment 3 – Interview: Author Clifton Collins, Jr. (“Prison Ramen: Recipes and Stories from Behind Bars”) Segment … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: St. Patrick’s Day Segment 2 – Interview: Seanchai Juilene Osborne-McKnight (DeSales University) Segment 3 – Interview: Singer Keith Harkin (Celtic Thunder) Segment 4 – Interview: Pub Historian Tim Herlihy (Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey) Segment 5 – Breakthrough Flashback: Writer/Director Mark Jones (“Leprechaun”) … Read More

Segment 1 – Show Intro / Sedona International Film Festival Recap / Taste Test: iWon Nutrition Protein Chips Segment 2 – Review: “Zootopia” Segment 3 – Interview: Jennifer Verdolin, Ph.D. (Animal Behaviorist) Segment 4 – Interview: Kristy Morcom (Wildlife World Zoo) Segment 5 – Interview: Cris Rankin … Read More

Segment 1 – Show Intro Segment 2 – Live from the Sedona International Film Festival: Part 1 Segment 3 – Review: “Eddie the Eagle” / Interview: Alan Alborn and Tom Kelly (Ski Jumping) Segment 4 – Interview: J.R. Murray (Arizona Snowbowl) Segment 5 – … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Love Means Frequently Having to Say You’re Sorry Segment 2 – Interview: Arianna Torman and Erik Kausin (ASU Pitchforks and Priority Male) – Part 1 Segment 3 – Interview: Arianna Torman and Erik Kausin (ASU Pitchforks and Priority Male) … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: Valentine’s Day / Taste Test: Toffee-tastic Girl Scout Cookies Segment 2 – Interview: Actress Judi Evans (“Days of Our Lives”) Segment 3 – Taste Test: Mrs. Barry’s Kona Cookies Segment 4 – Review: “Tumbledown” / Interview: Director Sean Mewshaw (“Tumbledown”)* *Available … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat: A Graffiti Crawl Recap, a Havasupai Hangover and a Big Caucus Segment 2 – Interview: Filmmaker Rhett Grametbauer (“25,000 Miles to Glory”) Segment 3 – Super Bowl Commercials Preview and Death Wish Coffee Taste Test Segment 4 – Interview: … Read More

Segment 1 – Host Chat Segment 2 – Review: “Kung Fu Panda 3” Segment 3 – Interview: Marc Brody (Panda Mountain) Segment 4 – Review: “The Finest Hours” Segment 5 – Interview: Wayne Spivak (Association for Rescue at Sea) Segment 6 – Interview: Cast of “Cooper Barrett’s … Read More

Segment 1 – Opening Host Chat Segment 2 – Review: “Caged No More” Segment 3 – Interview: Actor Alan Powell (“Caged No More”) Segment 4 – Interview: Actress Aliza Vellani (“The X-Files”) Segment 5 – Interview: Artist Niki Woehler (Part 1) Segment 6 – Interview: Artist Niki … Read More

Segment 1 – Opening Host Chat Segment 2 – Review: “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” Segment 3 – Interview: Actor Demetrius Grosse (“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi”) Segment 4 – In Memorium: David Bowie and Alan Rickman Segment 5 … Read More

Segment 1 – Post-Holiday Host Chat Segment 2 – Review: “Anomalisa” Segment 3 – Review: “The Revenant” (Part 1) Segment 4 – Interview: Actress Shalita Grant (“Mercy Street”) Segment 5 – Interview: Jacqueline Piñol (“Bordertown”) Segment 6 – Interview: Actor Nick Swardson (“Hell and Back”) Segment … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment counts down world famous film critic Joseph J. Airdo’s Top Ten Movies of 2015 and re-vists their conversations with some of their greatest guests from over the past year.

Breakthrough Entertainment gets you ready to ring in the new year with World Almanac senior editor Sarah Janssen, comedian Paul Rodriguez, Tournament of Roses president Mike Matthiessen, kissing expert Andrea Demirjian, champagne expert Ruth Frantz and – live from Times … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Christmas – and the release of “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.” “The Chew’s” Carla Hall bakes up a batch of her favorite Christmas cookies, “Home and Family’s” Mark Steines imparts his holiday entertaining expertise, … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Santarchy, featuring some of the craziest Christmas carols this side of the North Pole. Guests include acclaimed food artisan Robert Lambert, “So You Think You Can Dance” contestants JJ, Megz and Hailee and “America’s Got Talent” comedian … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “Krampus,” Breakthrough Entertainment presents Songs Made Scary by Horror Movies: Christmas Edition. Writer/director Mitch Davis and composer Christian Davis discuss their festive new film “Christmas Eve” while actress Jen Lilley previews her new holiday album … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment highlights this holiday season’s hottest gifts. (Download MP3) Segment 1 – Seasonal Souvenirs New Mexico Pinon Coffee, Rold Gold Holiday Dipped Pretzels, Teleflora, Tipsy Elves Sweaters and Topperfino Segment 2 – Spectacular Spirits Bacon Jam, Bulldog Gin, LEAF Organic Vodka, Ludlows Cocktails … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Thanksgiving. A Butterball Turkey Talk-Line representative bastes the bird as chef Eric Reinart serves some scrumptious mashed potatoes and gravy without breaking the bank. Dinner guests include director Jackie Earle Haley (“Criminal Activities”) and actor Simon Pegg … Read More

Ahead of the lighting of the tallest Christmas tree in the nation at the Outlets at Anthem, Breakthrough Entertainment speaks with the event’s performers ASU Pitchforks, Just Seconds Apart and Maggie Rose. Films featured include “Brooklyn,” “Heist,” “I Smile Back,” … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates the release of “Spectre,” the 50th anniversary of “Days of Our Lives” and the kickoff of its Countdown to Christmas. Guests include author Paul Simpson (“Bond vs. Bond: The Many Faces of 007”), “Days of Our Lives” … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Halloween, coinciding with the release of “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.” The gruesome guest guest list includes Matt Mogk (Zombie Research Society), actress E.G. Daily (“31”), actor Ray Santiago (“Ash vs. Evil Dead”), actress Juliet Landau … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Halloween Spooktacular continues with Songs Made Scary by Horror Movies V. The ghostly guest list includes actor Chris Murray (“Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension”), Tim Pugsley (13th Floor and Fear Farm), composer Mac Quayle (“American Horror Story” and … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Halloween Spooktacular continues, coinciding with the releases of “Goosebumps” and “Tales of Halloween.” The grisly guest list includes director Darren Lynn Bousman (“Tales of Halloween”), Bill Tomalchoff (Arizona Field of Screams) and actress Sarah Butler (“I Spit on … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Halloween Spooktacular continues, coinciding with the releases of “The Final Girls” and “Knock Knock.” The ghastly guest guest list includes Jackson Keith (Jack and Jill’s Haunted Hill), actress Blair Bomar (“From Dusk Till Dawn”), actress Jeannine Kaspar (“Freeheld”) … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment’s Halloween Spooktacular begins, coinciding with the releases of “A Christmas Horror Story” and “Goodnight Mommy.” The ghoulish guest list includes actor George Buza (“A Christmas Horror Story”), John Eslich (Haunted Attraction Association), actress Leanne Lapp (“iZombie”) and actress … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “The Green Inferno,” Breakthrough Entertainment has a conversation with cannibalism expert Carol A. Travis-Henikoff. Other guests include musician Natalia “Saw Lady” Paruz (“Time Out of Mind”), actor Nikola Kent (“Ray Donovan”) and director Ron May … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment climbs “Everest” with Alpenglow Expeditions mountaineer Adrian Ballinger, live via satellite phone from Camp 2 on Makalu. Actress/co-writer Hailey Smith also stops by the studio to discuss “Once I Was a Beehive” while “Cooties” and “Sleeping with Other … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment previews this fall’s new and returning television series with actress Tia Mowry (“Instant Mom”), actor Atticus Shaffer (“The Middle”) and actor Sean Maguire (“Once Upon a Time”). Pop artist Tyler Ward also talks about his Yellow Boxes Tour and The … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “A Walk in the Woods,” Breakthrough Entertainment hikes the Appalachian Trail with Bob “Sir-Packs-Alot” Gabrielsen. Director Don Argott also previews his new comedy”Slow Learners” and writer/director Liz Manashil and actress Christine Weatherup provide an update about … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “No Escape,” Breakthrough Entertainment talks with Bailey Richert from DontDieAbroad.com. Jason Dundas also previews the finale of “America’s Best Dance Crew” while actor Munro Chambers and actress Laurence Leboeuf discuss their roles in “Turbo Kid.” “Digging for Fire,” … Read More

Coinciding with the release of the Broadway-set screwball comedy “She’s Funny That Way,” Breakthrough Entertainment’s guests include stage actress Kimberly Faye Greenberg and scenic designer DT Willis. Writer/director Mora Stephens also previews her new drama “Zipper” while other films featured … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “Cop Car,” Breakthrough Entertainment speaks with retired police officer, private investigator and true crime author Vincent Hill. Other guests include author Felicia Day (“You’re Never Weird on the Internet – Almost”) and director Juan Feldman … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates the releases of “Ricki and the Flash” and “Shaun the Sheep.” Guests include sheep farmer Cheryl Griset, author Lisa Jakub and Meryl Streep fan and former sheep farmer Dorris Markovic. Eric and Kathleen also cook up a scrumptious … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “Vacation,” Arizona Office of Tourism spokeswoman Marjorie Magnusson discusses what destinations the Griswolds might want to visit if they were to take a road trip through Arizona on their way to Wally World while actress … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “Pixels,” Breakthrough Entertainment speaks with real-life Arcader Billy Mitchell. In addition, director Kyle Patrick Alvarez previews his new dramatic thriller “The Stanford Prison Experiment” and University of Advancing Technology Professors Ben Reichert and Lynn Understiller … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “Ant-Man,” Breakthrough Entertainment speaks with California Academy of Sciences Entomologist Dr. Brian Fisher. In addition, writer/director Kris Swanberg previews her new dramedy “Unexpected” and actress Sarah Dugdale discusses her roles in “Sugarbabies,” “Sorority Murder” and “Stolen Daughter.” … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Christmas in July with actress Jill Morrison (“Family for Christmas”), actor Matthew Kevin Anderson (“Impastor”) and Santa Claus! Featured films include “Minions,” “Strangerland” and “Stung.” (Download MP3) Segment 1 – Opening Segment 2 – Review: “Minions” Segment 3 … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Independence Day with retired special warfare operator Jimmy Hatch (Spike’s K9 Fund), war correspondent Robert L. Cunningham (“Afghanistan: On the Bounce”), pyrotechnician Steve Barnes (Fireworks Productions of Arizona) and Civil Rights Attorney Dorris Markovic. Featured films include … Read More

Ted came again and Breakthrough Entertainment is celebrating with civil rights attorney Dorris Markovic and teddy bear artist Amy Goodrich. Actor/producer Kevin Downes also previews his patriotic drama “Faith of Our Fathers” and actor Max Adler and director Matt Ladensack discuss their new LGBT … Read More

Coinciding with the release of “Inside Out,” Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates Pixar Animation and has an “emotional” conversation with Northeastern University Behavioral Science Department Chair Kristen Lee Costa. Other guests include hypnotist Jim Kellner, Cirque du Soleil actor RJ Owens and … Read More

Breakthrough Entertainment celebrates the release of “Jurassic World.” Guests include paleontology consultant Jack Horner and actor Matty Cardarople. Curator of Natural History Robert McCord also discusses the Dinosaur Hall at the Arizona Museum of Natural History while Culinary Specialist Jamie … Read More