JudyCast: The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - A One-Man Podcast Surreality

Two's Company: Procrastination and Groovy Dish!

2010-10-01T15:24:00.004-04:00

Hello darlings! We have two updates to share with you today from around the web.

1. During a break in recording a week or so ago, the crew collaborated on their first YouTube video. Pink Floyd it isn't, but take a walk on the dark side of the spoon, courtesy of Presenting Lily Mars and Radiohead.

2. Billy was profiled on Marc Harshbarger's brilliant and informative pop culture site, Deep Dish, as Groovy Reader of the Month. The blog specializes in all things light in the loafers, so don't be alarmed if a man should moon you at the top of the page. That's just his way of saying "Hello, Bluebird!"

Deep Dish - Groovy Reader of the Month: Bill Phair

Cheers, Mama's gotta get back to work!

Ep. 28: Low-Sodium Dress

2010-04-14T22:35:00.008-04:00

Steve and the Lady.

Download: Episode #28 - 10 min 45 sec
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Ep. 27: Sittin' with Joe Mankiewicz

2010-01-18T19:12:00.004-05:00

Bernadette, Judy, Carol. Tell 'em how you feel girls.

Download: Episode #27 - 8 min 31 sec
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Ep. 26: At The Vanguard

2009-09-27T22:14:00.004-04:00

Join Judy for an intimate set at the Vanguard.

Download: Episode #26 - 3 min 32 sec
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Ep. 25: Ninety-Nine Sid Luftballoons

2009-03-12T00:00:00.004-04:00

Willkommen back.

Download: Episode #25 - 6 min 40 sec
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Ep. 24: Béret de framboise

2009-01-25T21:09:00.003-05:00

It's been long enough, Ephraim.

Download: Episode #24 - 10 min 23 sec
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Gollum Going Under

2008-07-21T16:12:00.005-04:00

Gollum is headed back to the Middle Earth Hospital for a surgical procedure. But remain steadfast dear listeners! Once our dear, inebriated, jewelry-addicted munchkin recovers, The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm will return.

Judy and the gang thank you for your continued support.

Smeagol-In-Suspension

2008-03-17T22:32:00.003-04:00

Gollum's in the hospital with a UTI. Stay tuned, chickens!

Ep. 23: Hellzapoppin' Microphones

2008-01-26T18:15:00.000-05:00

Pass the L. Frank Lip Balm, we're back.
Download: Episode #23 - 20 min 57 sec
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The Last Horcrux of Dinah Shore

2007-08-02T15:27:00.000-04:00

Frances is busy locating Dinah Shore's last horcrux, but fret not, she'll be back with a brand new JudyCast soon. We hope all of our listeners are having a safe and happy summer (or for our Australian, uh, acquaintances, a snug 'n cozy winter).

And remember, chickens, to stay informed of the latest shows and updates, sign up for our e-mail notification service, JudyCast News.

JudyCast featured on A Socialite's Life

2007-06-21T20:47:00.000-04:00

A marvelous fellow over at A Socialite's Life has featured JudyCast in his latest column, "The Trifling Prognosticator: Unravelling The Cultural Narrative with Rob Thurman". What better way to celebrate Bill's birthday today (you know, Judy's 'editor') than by stopping over to read this lovely write-up. Thanks Rob!

And don't forget, chickens, Episode 22 of JudyCast has been published. You can find it posted here on the site, or over on the iTunes podcast directory.

Ep. 22: Finishing Zagat

2007-06-03T20:37:00.000-04:00

Tick tock tick tock.

Download: Episode #22 - 25 min 02 sec
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Update for May 6, 2007

2007-05-05T17:00:00.000-04:00

From the looks of things, Streisand may complete an entire tour of Europe before Bill gets another JudyCast out the door. But fret not, my rabbits, Judy's comin' home soon.

Thanks as always for your e-mails and messages of support. You're divine!

Ep. 21.5: Shake Your BDay (Demo)

2007-04-03T17:20:00.000-04:00

Someone's gone missing. In the meantime, here's an exclusive demo off of Judy and Bernadette's upcoming album SHAKE YOUR BDAY.

Download: Episode #21.5 - 02 min 17 sec
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Someone's gone missing.

2007-03-29T22:19:00.001-04:00

Stay tuned.

Ep. 21: Oscar de la Raspberry

2007-02-25T07:31:00.000-05:00

Download: Episode #21 - 18 min 42 sec
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Update for February 16, 2007

2007-02-16T21:33:00.000-05:00

A new episode of JudyCast will be posted within the next two weeks. This is independent from the forthcoming 'epic' show requiring a month or so of further... tinkering.

Sorry chickens, but love takes time. See you soon!

Ep. 20.5: A Dreamgirl Deferred

2007-01-28T23:09:00.000-05:00

It's girl's night out, however brief.

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I'm always chasing podcasts

2007-01-07T12:35:00.000-05:00

A shamelessly massive project is currently afoot requiring a smidge more concentration than usual. The finished product is still a few weeks away but I hope you'll join me once it's posted. This is, without doubt, JudyCast's most ambitious episode to date. Please forgive the delay.

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Ep. 20: I Left My Heart In Hartsdale

2006-12-15T23:25:00.000-05:00

Download: Episode #20 - 29 min 59 sec
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- It's JudyCast's 1-Year Anniversary, and you're invited to join in on the fun! The show opens with a mash-up of Grey Gardens, Madonna's "Crazy For You", the opening arpeggiations of Sunday in the Park with George, and Judy Garland's own "It's a New World". How could the celebration possibly be more... festive?
- Judy takes on Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
- JudyCast listeners call in and spread some holiday cheer!
- Judy, Gollum, Bernadette Peters, Carol Channing, and Bill hold court with Gnarls Barkley's everywhere-single "Crazy".
- Bill and Judy remind us that "Christmas Time is Here", and though she'll have a "Blue Christmas", Ms. Gumm takes a listener request, singing "Santa Baby".
- Goodness, that's a lot of music! But fret not, JudyCast's not-trademarked banter is sprinkled intermittently about the show; briefly.

Podcasts featured on this program:
The Daily Purge
DanNation/The Jimmi and Dan Variety Cast
Parterre Box
Radio-Allegro
Radio Peter
This Boy Elroy
Windy City Queercast

Update

2006-12-03T22:25:00.000-05:00

Hello chickens!

A special is in the works for the New Year, but we do plan to have a holiday stocking stuffer up and running in the interim. Hopefully.

Cheers, darlings!

Ep. 19: The Way We Werewolf

2006-10-31T23:21:00.000-05:00

Download: Episode #19 - 25 min 50 sec
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- For the first time, the show moves out of the studio and into Judy's apartment. After all, it's a Halloween party catered by Anthony Bourdain! So grab a cocktail and take a seat on the sofa, it's our most environmentally immersive episode ever!
- Bill Divo joins Judy for an inspired, "dreamy" rendition of "The Way We Were"
- Carol Channing will make you 'sneeze in seven minutes'.
- Roger Darling tells Judy how to get her "musical theater" drag name.
- For more 'autumnal' treats, just download the show!

Grab some flour!

2006-10-07T19:07:00.000-04:00

Hold tight, pumpkins. When hinges creak in MGM dressing rooms, and strange vibratos echo through the halls, that is the time when our next episode of JudyCast will materialize!

Hurry back... soon!

Ep. 18.5: FutureFrances/JudySounds

2006-09-29T18:50:00.000-04:00

Justin... time.

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MyGoodness, MyStars...

2006-09-20T13:12:00.000-04:00

JudyCast now has a MySpace page. You've got the love, so tell your friends! You'll find Judy's unintentional Rupert Murdoch News Corp. listing at myspace.com/judycast.

Work continues on Episode 19, despite troubles with that rain machine. Good thing Frances left her tears out to dry.

Until then, chickens!

7 Up...dates (Make it 8)

2006-09-16T21:05:00.000-04:00

JudyCast has a new portal - JudyCast.com
Billyboy (Bill Phair) was thrilled to be interviewed along with podcasters such as Jim Caruso and Jeff Blumencrantz (how cool are they!) on the most recent episode of Radio Allegro. I urge everyone to stop by, listen, and subscribe to this great, relatively new pop culture podcast, hosted by Ashley Foot.
Judy and Roger were pleased as punch to submit an intro to one of the most infectious podcasts on the net, The Daily Purge, hosted by J. Michael Haas and Rob Lindley. The intro is featured on their show of September 13, but by all means, subscribe to The Purge! As one of JudyCast's listeners would say, "it's Hy-sterical!" Love those boys.
JudyCast is looking into getting a mailinglist program (read: FREE) that listeners can sign into to receive updates on newly published shows, recent changes, and other JudyCast news. Any assistance on this would be greatly appreciated.
JudyCast has a new e-mail address: judypodcast@gmail.com
The show still has a voicemail line - call, leave a message. 815.572.8957
If you're phone-challenged, why not record a comment by mp3 and send it our way. On second thought, if you were phone challenged, I can't imagine you managing this...
Frappr yourself. Thousands upon thousands of listeners. Forget your troubles, come on, get frapp'ing! (Frappuccino optional).

Enjoy, and see you soon with another episode!

Ep. 18: Grey Oleander, Moo Moo Moo Moo

2006-09-02T13:39:00.000-04:00

Join Judy and Friends for another spin into the surreal world of The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm. Sarah Vaughan, Toni Collette, Gwen Verdon, Nina Simone, and Stitch guest star.

- "Grey Oleander" (Grey Gardens)
- "Children Go Where I Send You", Nina Simone
- Gypsy at Ravinia
- The Mama/Mme. Rose Conflict
- "Goodbye To Raspberry Pie"
- "Blue Cow (Moo Moo)"
- Beyonce's New Album Bidet (B'Day)
- "Witchcraft/Day In-Day Out" with Judy, Bernadette and Sarah Vaughan
- Summer Movies Review (Kinda)
- Bloopers
- "China Girl", David Bowie

Download: Episode #18 - 28 min 02 sec

When The Fish Walk Around On Two Feet

2006-08-24T01:46:00.000-04:00

Judy was briefly kidnapped by young America during a visit to this year's Sondheim/Patti LuPone/Lonny Price/Ravinia Festival extravaganza. But don't fret, she'll be back before the snow has turned from white to blue.

Or sooner.

Thanks, as always, for your continued e-mails of support.

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - In The News...

2006-08-05T13:47:00.000-04:00

Want to find out what goes on behind the scenes at The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm? Here are some links to recent pieces/interviews about the show from around the web (including a podcast Q & A):

Interview with Billyboy: Man Behind The Mic - little voice

The Entertainment Beat with Billyboy, Donnan and Dan - Dan's Turning FortyCAST

Born in an iPod - Advocate.com

Thanks to Robert (Little Voice), Dan 'n Donnan (Dan's Turning FortyCAST), Stephen Rebello and Alonso Duralde (The Advocate).

I also want to thank Jonathan Tolins for all of his greatly appreciated Frances musings over the past few months. You can find them at his site, JT's Toll House.

P.S. - The next episode is forthcoming!

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #17

2006-07-20T02:19:00.000-04:00

Miami's so nice, I'll say it thrice! Roger Darling, Bernadette Peters, Gollum and Carol Channing 'thank you for being a friend' on this sitcom-karaoke edition of The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm. Judy Garland guest stars as Jean.

Download: Show #17 - 24 min 33 sec

What's next...

2006-07-11T18:55:00.000-04:00

A new episode of The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm is on its way. Thanks for the e-mails of support.

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #16 - Tony Award/Birthday Special (Part 2)

2006-06-10T23:36:00.000-04:00

Download: Show #16 (Part 2) - 11 min 09 sec
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Have you heard Part 1?

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #16 - Tony Award/Birthday Special (Part 1)

2006-06-10T22:29:00.000-04:00

Judy Garland takes on The Drowsy Chaperone in this special Tony Award preview edition of The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm.

Download: Show #16 (Part 1) - 23 min 45 sec
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Have you heard Part 2?

Our next show...

2006-06-07T19:33:00.000-04:00

Want the last word on the '05-'06 Broadway season? Join us this Saturday (Judy's birthday), for an exciting all-star panel discussion on this year's Tony (yawn) Award Nominations!

Don't worry though, chickens, we've got more than Antoinette Perry on tap. Has Frances ever truly stayed on-topic (Sid notwithstanding)?

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #15

2006-05-18T19:05:00.000-04:00

Judy Garland returns with a 'haute couture' rendition of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "As If We Never Said Goodbye"; She discloses the real story behind Tootie's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" breakdown; Judy, Roger and Bill cover the Tribeca Film Festival; Carol Channing, Bernadette Peters and Gollum stop in from a local acid rain mixer for their usual fun and frivolity; Judy and Bernadette sing "Faithless Love" backed by the mostly-Bill So-Not Björk Medúlla Boola Choir; Betty Buckley puts us on hold; Judy closes out the episode with Stephen Sondheim's "Goodbye For Now"; and of course, much much more!

Download: Show #15 - 32 min 47 sec

Production Note

2006-04-30T17:21:00.000-04:00

Episode #15 has been delayed and will not be posted tonight. Stay tuned, and thank you for your e-mails.

But don't fret, chickens. Frances will come back!

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #14

2006-04-16T23:00:00.000-04:00

Easter, Gumm Style. On this special episode, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Easter"; Storytime with Judy presents The Little Red Hen; further Liza with a Z discussion; Judy and Bernadette's Showcase featuring a wet little ditty by Our Mother Confessor of the Dancefloor; and of course, much much more!

Download: Show #14 - 19 min 26 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #13

2006-04-02T23:00:00.000-04:00

Mama hunts down Times journo Alessandra Stanley on the streets of New York to defend Liza's honor; "Frances with an E"; The usual gossip; and a performance of Wizard of Oz's "Optimistic Voices" in memory of a very special listener to the Frances Gumm show.

Download: Show #13 - 24 min 45 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #12

2006-03-19T15:54:00.000-05:00

"It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp" by way of Michael John LaChiusa, and "a song about rainbows". Judy sings 'em all and stays all night (give or take 19 minutes) on Show #12 of The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm.

Did we mention that phone call from Babs?

Download: Show #12 - 19 min 30 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #11

2006-03-05T13:28:00.000-05:00

Dry your eyes, chickens. This week's show includes a heartfelt "valentine" to Joseph Mankiewicz, lively discussion of the restored Liza with a Z, and a rip-roaring performance of a classic Streisand/Summer disco anthem featuring special guest Carol Channing.

There is - of course - much, much more.

Download: Show #11 - 21 min 11 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #10

2006-02-20T06:56:00.000-05:00

Our most inexplicably controversial episode ever! Come listen to what all the fuss is about (or isn't, depending upon your arithmetic). Among other things, Judy Garland, Roger Darling and Gollum perform The Brokeback Mountain Oratorio, and dish The Property Known as Garland.

There is - of course - much, much more.

Download: Show #10 - 20 min 47 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #09

2006-02-05T21:22:00.000-05:00

An Oscar Nomination Roundtable with Judy and her guests; A very special song from Gypsy in Judy's Reborn in an iPod segment; Listener Feedback; A Master Class of sorts with Judy featuring the music of Kander and Ebb; The debut of a new segment: Judy's Jukebox; and much much more!

Download: Show #9 - 2/5/06 - 29 min 43 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - Reminder

2006-01-29T17:20:00.000-05:00

This is just a friendly reminder that there will be no show posted today, as The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm has officially changed to a bi-weekly schedule. To be clear, that's one show every two weeks.

In the meantime, reruns are available. Just download any episode you may have missed!

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #08

2006-01-22T22:42:00.000-05:00

Special guests Gwen Verdon, Bernadette Peters, Gollum, and Carol Channing assist Judy in Putting It Together; Judy sings her official endorsement of Rock-a-bye The Vote; Remembering the late Shelley Winters; Judy and Roger speak of changes to the show, dish Rufus Wainwright's proposed Garland Carnegie Hall Tribute, The Golden Globes, and of course, listener feedback and much much more!

Download: Show #8 - 1/22/06 - 23 min 25 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #07

2006-01-15T23:31:00.000-05:00

Judy sings Sondheim's "Loving You" in the debut of her new "Reborn in an iPod" segment, performs a classic Madonna song, shares listener feedback, announces the winner of our first contest, provides an update on our ever-growing subscriber base, presents our new Frances Fone-In Feedback Line, dishes Garland 'impersonators', and much much more!

Download: Show #7 - 1/15/06 - 29 min 45 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #06

2006-01-08T01:33:00.000-05:00

Judy sings Sondheim, duets with Barbra, tells us what's more fun than an afternoon in Lana Turner's sweater, announces our first contest, shares listener feedback, dishes Virginia Woolf, Liza Minnelli and much much more!

Download: Episode #6 - 01/08/06 - 24 min 20 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #05

2006-01-02T15:22:00.000-05:00

Judy sings Cy Coleman's "Where Am I Going?" on this New Year's Eve Special.

Download: Episode #5 - 12/31/05 - 16 min 35 sec

The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #03

2006-01-02T15:20:00.001-05:00

As a special holiday treat for our listeners, Judy sits down for a chat with Madonna.

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The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #04

2006-01-02T15:20:00.000-05:00

Judy performs a classic Vince Guaraldi song on this very special holiday episode.

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The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #02

2006-01-02T15:19:00.000-05:00

Judy invites Carol Channing into the studio for a bit of holiday cheer.

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The Entertainment Beat with Frances Gumm - #1

2005-12-15T18:20:00.000-05:00

The infamous "lost" episode. Will it ever again see the light of day? Stay tuned.

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2005-12-08T22:33:00.001-05:00

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2005-12-04T22:31:00.000-05:00

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