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Every performer who’s ever been on the road has at least one bizarro story that could have been pulled straight from the iconic music mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap. Co-hosts Allen Keller and Alex Hofmann delve deep into their guests’ harrowing, humbling, and hilarious Spinal Tap Moments uncovering universal truths along the way.

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Every performer who’s ever been on the road has at least one bizarro story that could have been pulled straight from the iconic music mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap. Co-hosts Allen Keller and Alex Hofmann delve deep into their guests’ harrowing, humbling, and hilarious Spinal Tap Moments uncovering universal truths along the way. (Although it would be as great as having armadillos in our trousers, this podcast is not affiliated with This Is Spinal Tap and no person or entity connected with the film has sponsored or endorsed its content. This podcast is not affiliated, sponsored or licensed by Authorized Spinal Tap LLC or Century of Progress Productions.)
People Have the Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith is taking over Carnegie Hall on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Luminaries including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten, Ben Harper, Kim Gordon, Flea, The National’s Matt Berninger, Susanna Hoffs, Chrissie Hynde, and many others are participating in the festivities.
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And, damn, if this epic event didn’t make us think about our VIDEO with Amy Brenneman telling her story of a very awkward encounter while trying to snap a selfie with Patti in front of a live audience at Stephen Stills’ Autism Speaks event. Word to the wise…don’t do it!
WATCH HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/DwbYjiVEg68
Plus, in this episode Amy recounts being the first person ever to take off their clothes on network TV; offbeat moments with legends Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Joel Grey, and Sylvester Stallone; and, in all seriousness, what it means to be a good man in show business (and anywhere else).
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Amy webs: theamybrenneman.com
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