Chatterbinge Episode 79

Chatterbinge 10-2-26

Hour 1 Segment 1 – Ed Kalegi talks with ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, co-host of “Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild.” Season 4 episodes can be seen Saturdays on NBC. Ed and Dr. Rae talk about some of the more interesting and challenging animal species and remote locales this season plus how she developed her desire to work with wildlife and conservation.

Hour 1 Segment 2 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman discuss feelings that can linger from when we were younger: being left-out, certain insecurities, and more.

Hour 1 Segment 3 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi talks with six-time Emmy Award winning actor Kelsey Grammer about his role in the new sci-film “Lars Shrike Walks the Night,” why he became an actor, finding versatility in the craft, his early days doing Shakespeare, his entrepreneurial side, and more.

Hour 1 Segment 4 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi talks with chef, restauranteur, and Food Network host Tyler Florence about the current season of “The Great Food Truck Race.”

Hour 2 Segment 1 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi mystifies Caryn Richman with some things that don’t exist but should. How did Thomas Edison end up missing these?

Hour 2 Segment 2 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman review a list of awkward questions you should be asking very early in a relationship, maybe even on the first date.  They aren’t just awkward; they are extremely personal.

Hour 2 Segment 3 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi talks with Country Music Hall of Fame artist Wynonna Judd in a very revealing conversation about her journey, the Raised on Radio Tour with Melissa Etheridge, her upcoming album “The Hard Truth,” and much more.

Hour 2 Segment 4 – In this Chatterbinge revisit, Ed Kalegi talks with Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski about their new book: “Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 miles, and the Wild Wonderful Sports We Love.” In another life, Michael played Dwight Schrute’s cousin Mose in “The Office.”

Great conversations including those with top celebrities, bestselling authors, experts, and more plus the perfect chemistry of two talented hosts: it’s what we call Chatterbinge. Chatterbinge proves it’s possible to laugh and think at the same time. With relatable topics and engaging personalities, be it fun or be it serious, Ed Kalegi and Caryn Richman are always entertaining. Ed Kalegi Former Meet the Press moderator Marvin Kalb called Ed Kalegi “one of the best radio interviewers.” Charlie Barrett of NBC’s The Tonight Show said Ed “personifies what quality talk radio and audio is all about.” Carly Simon liked Ed’s voice so much she offered to do a duet with him. Ed still insists she wasn’t kidding. Anyway, Ed comes to Chatterbinge after a decade-long stint as host of The Weekend with Ed Kalegi. A skilled performer and communicator, Ed has also acted, worked in news, and is the author of the book: It Was Great to Say Hello to…A Curious Radio Host’s Conversations with Actors, Authors, and Newsmakers. Caryn Richman How can one describe Caryn Richman? The co-host of Chatterbinge is an actress, a singer, a commercial spokesperson, a teacher, and more. Best known for her roles in The New Gidget, The Bradys, Texas, many guest starring roles on TV and many film roles, and even a Broadway production of Grease, Caryn is a natural and talented performer. Caryn has also been seen doing talk on MSNBC. Smart, witty, and always interesting, Caryn is the perfect co-host for Chatterbinge