In hour 3, Mark is joined by Gerry Rich, St. Louis native, longtime Hollywood studio marketing chief, and author of Chasing Hollywood, to look back on his journey from Ladue to the upper echelons of film promotion. Rich shares memories of launching groundbreaking independent releases like The Crying Game, Reservoir Dogs, and Strictly Ballroom at Miramax, as well as spearheading major franchise campaigns including GoldenEye and Iron Man. He also offers an inside look at the changing Hollywood landscape, addressing the challenges of studio consolidation, algorithm-driven development, and the shifting dynamics between streaming platforms and traditional theatrical releases. Mark is later joined by Jessica Radloff, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Official Big Bang Theory Podcast, and former Senior West Coast Editor for Glamour, to discuss her latest book, Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw's-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy. Radloff breaks down the art of piecing together comprehensive oral histories, chronicles Young Sheldon's massive second life on streaming, and details her upcoming St. Louis book signing appearances at Lakeside Bookshop and the St. Louis Jewish Book Festival alongside actor Matt Hobby. She also shares recommendations for current television highlights, including Nobody Wants This and Lioness, and reflects on navigating Hollywood culture.
