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TCM Fest 2026 It’s that time of year again. Brandon will soon be heading to LA for the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. Brandon is joined by TCM host, Dave Karger to preview many of the major events and screenings that will part of this year’s festival. Dave highlights several of the events which he will be introducing. Don’t forget to follow/reach us at: Website: https://linktr.ee/FrontRowClassics Twitter: @FRNCLASSICS Email: classicsfrn@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrowclassicspod

It's that time of year again. Brandon will soon be heading to LA for the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. Brandon is joined by TCM host, Dave Karger to preview many of the major events and screenings that will part of this year's festival. Dave highlights several of the events which he will be introducing.

TCM host Dave Karger returns to "Up Next" to share his predictions for the 98th Annual Academy Awards.

In this episode, Jayzen Patria continues his five-step Lead With Your Brand framework, focusing on Step #2: Knowing What You Stand For — the foundation of every strong, trusted personal brand. In a workplace defined by constant disruption, visibility without clarity is noise. If you don’t define what you stand for, others will define it for you — and not always in your favor. Your personal brand isn’t what you say about yourself. It’s how you operate. It’s what people see you do. It’s what people hear you say — consistently, over time. In this episode, Jayzen breaks down why brand clarity is the key to being in demand, rather than being overlooked. When thinking about your brand, Jayzen highlights: • Why trying to copy other leaders is the fastest way to dilute your brand • Why degrees, titles, and credentials are no longer differentiators • How your daily behaviors define your reputation more than your résumé • Why “authenticity” isn’t a personality trait — it’s disciplined consistency Key takeaways include: There is only one you — and that’s your advantage. You don’t need to be Oprah, your CEO, or a famous leader. Your power comes from being unmistakably you. Your brand is defined by how you operate. What you deliver, how you respond under pressure, and how people experience working with you is your brand. Brand DNA drives everything. Just like Nike doesn’t sell shoes — it sells performance and belief — your brand DNA should guide every decision, interaction, and opportunity. Tailwinds accelerate careers. When people consistently describe you with the same strengths, your career gains momentum. Clarity creates shortcuts. Headwinds create drag. Unmanaged behaviors under stress can erase your strongest brand equity. Awareness is non-negotiable. Words aren’t enough — behaviors matter. If someone followed you with a camera for two weeks, what would they actually see? Your brand lives in observable actions. In celebration of the Oscars, Jayzen is joined by Dave Karger , award-winning television host, entertainment commentator, and one of the most trusted voices in film and awards-season coverage. Dave is a longtime host on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and has appeared on The Today Show more than 215 times over the past 25 years. He is also the author of 50 Oscar Nights and the upcoming 50 Movie Nights . Dave’s career is a masterclass in brand clarity, consistency, and credibility. Dave’s career is a clear example of brand clarity in action. He didn’t wait to be promoted — he consistently operated at the next level until advancement became the obvious next step. Over time, his reputation was built on three behaviors: being respectful, reliable, and prepared. Not as buzzwords, but as lived habits. Dave also made career decisions with a long-term mindset, understanding that every choice either raised or lowered his reputational “credit score.” That trust compounded, creating leverage and opportunity. By becoming deeply known for the Oscars and classic film, Dave built lasting demand. His journey proves Jayzen’s core belief: strong personal brands don’t need to be loud — they’re trusted. To book Jayzen for a keynote, workshop, or leadership program : JayzenPatria.com Guest Bio Dave Karger TCM Host & Author Dave Karger is an awar

Musical Matinee We’re continuing our tenth anniversary celebration with a conversation with Turner Classic Movies Host, Dave Karger. Dave and Brandon both share an affinity for movie musicals and spend time discussing some of their favorites. We also discuss what Dave has coming up on Musical Matinee which airs every Saturday at 12pm est/11am cst on Turner Classic Movies. Dave Karger is a host on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). An award-winning host, interviewer, and entertainment expert, Dave began guest hosting on TCM in 2016 and was named an official host in 2018. He is also the host of TCM’s Musical Matinee , celebrating the musical genre each Saturday. He has made more than 200 live appearances on NBC’s Today . In 2018 he co-hosted ABC’s Live from the Red Carpet on Oscar night. His first book, 50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins was released in January 2024. FEATURING: Brandon Davis Don’t forget to follow/reach us at: Website: https://linktr.ee/FrontRowClassics Twitter: @FRNCLASSICS Email: classicsfrn@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrowclassicspod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Nyaw

We're continuing our tenth anniversary celebration with a conversation with Turner Classic Movies Host, Dave Karger. Dave and Brandon both share an affinity for movie musicals and spend time discussing some of their favorites. We also discuss what Dave has coming up on Musical Matinee which airs every Saturday at 12pm est/11am cst on Turner Classic Movies.

In this episode of 92NY talks, join Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese with TCM host Dave Karger as they discuss his storied career, the films that inspire him, and why he’s TCM’s biggest fan. The conversation was recorded on January 25th, 2025, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Sundays with Carol Burnett Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back ,TCM host, Dave Karger. Dave will be sitting down with the legendary Carol Burnett every Sunday in December for “Sundays with Carol Burnett”. Dave and Carol will present a series of classic films immediately followed by the hilarious spoof from “The Carol Burnett … Continue reading Ep. 260- Sundays with Carol Burnett- Interview with Dave Karger →

Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back ,TCM host, Dave Karger. Dave will be sitting down with the legendary Carol Burnett every Sunday in December for "Sundays with Carol Burnett". Dave and Carol will present a series of classic films immediately followed by the hilarious spoof from "The Carol Burnett Show". Brandon and Dave preview the films being shown as well as some of Carol's insights into the legendary movie take-offs. You'll also hear Dave discuss the recent TCM Classic Cruise and some of his favorite holiday movie picks. "Sundays with Carol Burnett" premieres tonight with Gone with the Wind at 8pm est/ 7pm central. It will be immediately followed by Carol's iconic "Went with the Wind" sketch.

Join Bonnie G on The Desert Scene as she welcomes special guest Dave Karger . Discover more about the film event moderated by Karger on May 25th, a fundraiser for the Palm Springs Cultural Center celebrating the 50th anniversary of the cult classic film The Day of the Locust directed by the late John Schlessinger with an amazing Q&A panel that includes Schlessinger’s partner Michael Childers who worked on the film and still resides in the Coachella Valley. Hear insights from Karger, a TCM host, on classic cinema, his career journey, and what makes this film timeless.

This week on a bonus episode And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin talks with TCM host Dave Karger about the 1999 Oscar race for Best Actress, where Hilary Swank won for her performance in "Boys Don't Cry." Like the main show episode, we discuss Swank's performance and the other nominees, but from Dave's perspective as a reporter at the time. We also discuss his great new book, 50 Oscar Nights! Buy And the Runner-Up Is merch at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/and-the-runner-up-is?ref_id=24261 ! Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis ! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter Follow Dave Karger on Twitter Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter and Instagram Theme/End Music: "Diamonds" by Iouri Sazonov Additional Music: "Storming Cinema Ident" by Edward Blakeley Artwork: Brian O'Meara

In this episode, Trish and Karen discuss the book '50 Nights of Oscars' written by Dave Karger, a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly and an on-air host at Turner Movie Classics. The book features interviews with iconic stars and filmmakers about their career-defining wins at the Oscars. Dave shares their intimate and emotional stories about what it's like to win an Oscar, including details about what the winners wore, said, and did to achieve their victories. The book also explores where the winners keep their Oscars and provides a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. Takeaways 📍Follow your passion and become an expert in something you love, as it can lead to a fulfilling career. 📍The book '50 Nights of Oscars' is a must-read for movie lovers, as it provides intimate and emotional stories from iconic stars and filmmakers about their Oscar wins. 📍The book offers a diverse range of perspectives and experiences, including stories from LGBTQ performers and performers of color. 📍The interviews in the book provide insights into the winners' thoughts, feelings, and experiences surrounding their Oscar wins. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Award Season and the Oscars 02:48 Interview with Dave Carger about his book '50 Nights of Oscars' 11:24 Choosing the Stories for the Book 25:07 The Process of Writing the Book 33:37 Dave Carger's Advice: Follow Your Passion 37:02 Closing Remarks and Book Recommendation GET DAVID"S BOOK...https://amzn.to/3TylSDE *we make a small commission from the sale of this book thru amazon Socials & Links Karen Mills Website | Karen Mills Comedy 🔗https://www.karenmills.com/ Instagram 🔗https://www.instagram.com/karenmillscomedy/ Facebook 🔗https://www.facebook.com/karenmillscomedian/ YouTube 🔗https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenMillscomedy Twitter 🔗https://twitter.com/kmillscomedy Trish Suhr Website | Trish Suhr 🔗https://www.trishsuhr.com/ Instagram 🔗https://www.instagram.com/trishsuhr/ Facebook 🔗https://www.facebook.com/trishsuhr/ YouTube 🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/trishsuhr Twitter 🔗https://twitter.com/TrishSuhr #davekarger #oscars #entertainmentweekly

In this episode, Izzy chats with host of Turner Classic Movies, Dave Karger, about his book “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars and Filmmakers on their Career-Defining Wins.” This collection of original interviews with actors, filmmakers, musicians, and craftspeople spans 60 years of Oscar history, and provides truly personal insight into a very public, much-discussed event. Karger talks about what it’s like being on the red carpet, his interviews with actors like Jane Fonda and Hilary Swank, and how he’d like to see the Oscars evolve in the future. Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram : @IMPictureShow. To hear more from Izzy and Murtada check them out on social media: Izzy (Twitter: @bkrewind , IG: @bk_rewind ); Murtada (Twitter: @ME_Says , IG: murtada_e) . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Dave Karger, TCM Host, Entertainment Journalist, Author, “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars and Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins” About Harvey's guests: Today’s guest, Dave Karger, is a highly respected and revered authority in the world of entertainment journalism and film history. He’s an award-winning host and interviewer on Turner Classic Movies. He’s also made hundreds of appearances on The Today show, where he’s been the Oscars expert for the past 24 years. He also spent 17 years as a senior writer and Awards Correspondent at Entertainment Weekly, and he’s also co-hosted ABC's “Live from the Red Carpet” on Oscar night, and he is one of very few people who have had the honor of serving as the Academy’s official red-carpet greeter. In 2015, he received the Publicists Guild Press Award for outstanding entertainment journalism. And today he’s here to discuss his wonderful new book entitled, “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars and Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins”, in which dozens of Oscar winners - everyone from Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Elton John, Martin Scorcese, Meryl Streep, Clint Eastwood, and many more – actually tell us, in their own words, how they felt about being nominated, how they prepared for the Awards show, how they reacted when they heard their names announced and got up on stage to accept their awards, and how the entire experience impacted their lives and careers. Our guest’s deep-rooted passion for the art of storytelling and cinema has made him a trailblazer, not only for his innovative work in chronicling the evolution of Hollywood, but because he is actively shaping its narrative and transforming its landscape. He is renowned for his advocacy for diversity and inclusion in the film industry, and he regularly uses his platform to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge industry norms. And I’m very proud to say that, in 2014, he was named one of OUT Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" in the LGBTQ community. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Dave Karger, go to: https://www.facebook.com/davekarger4/ https://www.instagram.com/davekarger/ https://twitter.com/davekarger #DaveKarger #harveybrownstoneinterviews Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

50 Oscar Nights Front Row Classics welcome Turner Classic Movies host, Dave Karger, this week. Brandon and Dave are discussing his newest book “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins”. Dave sat down with 50 past Oscar winners to recount the details of their respective victorious evenings. Some stories are triumphant & celebratory. Others are poignant & complex. In this conversation, you’ll hear Dave recount stories from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks and Nicole Kidman among several others. “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins” is available from Running Press and Turner Classic Movies wherever books are sold. Dave Karger is an award-winning TV host, interviewer, journalist, and film expert. He is a host on Turner Classic Movies and has been the Oscars expert on NBC’s TODAY since 2000. He also spent over 15 years writing about the Oscars for Entertainment Weekly, has cohosted ABC’s Live from the Red Carpet pre-show, and served as the Academy’s official red-carpet greeter on Oscar night. In 2015, Dave received the Publicist’s Guild Press Award, honoring the year’s outstanding entertainment journalist. He has been called “this generation’s mass-media cinematic ambassador” by The Wrap and a “beloved entertainment guru” by The Hollywood Reporter. FEATURING: Brandon Davis Don’t forget to follow/reach us at: Website: https://linktr.ee/FrontRowClassics Twitter: @FRNCLASSICS Email: classicsfrn@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrowclassicspod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

Front Row Classics welcome Turner Classic Movies host, Dave Karger, this week. Brandon and Dave are discussing his newest book "50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins". Dave sat down with 50 past Oscar winners to recount the details of their respective victorious evenings. Some stories are triumphant & celebratory. Others are poignant & complex. In this conversation, you'll hear Dave recount stories from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks and Nicole Kidman among several others. "50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins" is available from Running Press and Turner Classic Movies wherever books are sold. Dave Karger is an award-winning TV host, interviewer, journalist, and film expert. He is a host on Turner Classic Movies and has been the Oscars expert on NBC’s TODAY since 2000. He also spent over 15 years writing about the Oscars for Entertainment Weekly , has cohosted ABC’s Live from the Red Carpet pre-show, and served as the Academy’s official red-carpet greeter on Oscar night. In 2015, Dave received the Publicist's Guild Press Award, honoring the year’s outstanding entertainment journalist. He has been called “this generation’s mass-media cinematic ambassador” by The Wrap and a “beloved entertainment guru” by The Hollywood Reporter .

As Sunday’s Academy Awards proved, Movies Are Back, baby! And who better to explain all things Oscar than Turner Classic Movies Host, and Entertainment Weekly’s Awards Correspondent, Dave Karger. His encyclopedic knowledge of film – past and present – helps break down all of the categories’ winners and losers. There was a lot of tradition on display during the 95th Academy Awards, but also a lot of firsts. You don’t want to miss this special Oscars Edition of Group Text. I’ve been trying Green Chef recently and I have no idea why I waited so long! You should too! GreenChef.com/GroupText60 to get 60% off PLUS FREE SHIPPING Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code GROUPTEXT at jennikayne.com ! #jennikaynepartner A Hurrdat Media Production . Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin is thrilled to welcome TCM host, IMDb correspondent, and 'Today Show' commentator Dave Karger to talk about Michael Curtiz's musical biopic 'Yankee Doodle Dandy,' the likely runner-up in the 1942 Oscar race that lost to 'Mrs. Miniver.' 0:00 - 1:27 - Introduction 1:28 - 35:55 - 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' review 35:56 - 1:29:05 - Why 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' lost Best Picture 1:29:06 - 1:41:14 - Shoulda been a contender 1:41:15 - 1:44:29 - Did 'Yankee Doodle Dandy' deserve to win? Support And the Runner-Up Is on Patreon at patreon.com/andtherunnerupis ! Follow Kevin Jacobsen on Twitter: @Kevin_Jacobsen Follow Dave Karger on Twitter: @davekarger Follow And the Runner-Up Is on Twitter: @OscarRunnerUp Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Did you resolve to put more time and energy into staying on top of the best pop culture stories of the week? Lucky for you, The Pop Insiders are here to help you keep that resolution with our brand new episode! First, we give our spoiler free reviews of the new Lena Waithe Showtime drama - The Chi (please feel free to listen and then correct our pronunciation of the title of this show) and the first episode of the new season of Black Mirror . Then we speak with IMDb special correspondent and frequent Today Show awards commentator - Dave Karger - about the movies of 2017 that may not be front-runners for the big awards, but are definitely worthy of your attention. From Detroit to Wonderstruck to Downsizing, Dave will tell you why you should give these flicks a second - or maybe first chance. We also share our pop culture resolutions for the new year and hold each other accountable for how successful we were in keeping our 2017 resolutions. And the Big Sell returns - Sean recommends (wait for it) a new new age song (nope that isn't a typo) to start Amita's year off on an optimistic and blissful note. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @PopInsiders Visit our official site: www.insidepoppodcast.com Like us on Facebook You can also find us on MaximumFun.org