Happy Holidays! We can't think of a better way to celebrate our first new episodes in over a year than with this weeks guest, Mary Trump. Author of the bestselling books Too Much and Never Enough and The Reckoning, Mary combined her background as a Clinical Psychologist with her personal history to shine a light on her family, her uncle "Donald", a…

We're back! We can't think of a better way to celebrate our first new episode in over a year than with this weeks guest, Mary Trump. Author of the bestselling books Too Much and Never Enough and The Reckoning, Mary combined her background as a Clinical Psychologist with her personal history to shine a light on her family, her uncle "Donald", and ra…

This week on the Lady Bam Podcast, it's a family affair when Mary's brother John McDonnell joins us on the podcast. As COO of Clyde's Restaurant Group in Washington D.C., John has been leading his company through the last few months of changes the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the restaurant industry. His innovative solutions and strategies cont…

This week on the Lady Bam Podcast, Mary speaks to her longtime friend and collaborator, playwright and director Emily Mann. As McCarter Theatre Center's Artistic Director and Resident Playwright since 1990, Emily wrote 15 new plays and adaptations, directed over 50 productions, produced nearly 180 plays and musicals, supported the work of emerging …

Lady Bam is back! As we all continue to be safer at home, we're excited to continue bringing some wonderful discussions and voices to you! This week, Mary talks to Lisa McNulty, Managing Artistic Director of the WP Theater (formerly the Women's Project Theater) in New York. Lisa and Mary discuss their shared histories with the WP, Lisa's experience…

Welcome to Lady Bam: Covid Edition! This is a confusing time, one where anxiety and fear seem like constant companions. In the spirit of perseverance, of choosing to act, and believing that creativity and human connection are never cancelled, we invite you to join us for our first Covid-era stay-at-home podcast with the indomitable Marina Sirtis. B…

Mary McDonnell and the Lady Bam Podcast traveled to Washington DC last month to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, where we met with Maria Marable-Bunch, Associate Director of Museum Learning and Programs. Maria’s life-long work of bringing museums and educational outreach together has had a tremendous national impact through…

So Say We All! Lady Bam Podcast traveled to the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola, Florida to take part in an epic Battlestar Galactica reunion as part of Pensacon 2019, and we're thrilled to be able to share the full panel with our listeners for the first time ever as a podcast! President Roslin and the Lady Bam herself, Mary McDonnell, led a special c…

It started, as it often seems to these days, with a tweet: And when you’ve been the President of the Twelve Colonies, and an invitation like that is sent into the universe, what else can you do but respond? Lady Bam Podcast hit the road, and traveled to Atlanta to meet with the one and only Stacey Abrams. Mary and Stacey’s mutual respect and admira…

Mary McDonnell speaks to Dr. Erin Macdonald, Phd.in Astrophysics, and space and science fiction speaker and consultant, on her experiences as a woman in science, how pop culture has informed her life and career choices and much more. Twitter: @ladybampodcast Instagram: @ladybampodcast/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/ladybampodcast www.LadyBamPodcas…

Mary McDonnell reunites with her Major Crimes costar and TV husband Tony Denison as they discuss his early years and experiences in Hollywood, his perspective of the #MeToo movement, and more. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladybampodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladybampodcast/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/ladybampodcast Find Mary onli…

Worlds collide as our own Madame President, Mary McDonnell, speaks to Dr. Crusher herself, Gates McFadden of Star Trek: The Next Generation about their shared experiences in sci-fi, theatre and more, recorded live from Alien Con. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladybampodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladybampodcast/ Facebook: https://faceb…

In our first-ever live podcast, recorded at AlienCon in Pasadena, CA, Mary talks to Caroline Cory and Linda Moulton Howe about their work and experiences. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladybampodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladybampodcast/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/ladybampodcast Find Mary online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/marym…

Mary talks with her longtime friend and colleague the amazing Katee Sackhoff about Life, Work, and Women! We're excited to announce that MajorCrimesTV is now the Lady Bam Podcast! Please visit our new home for the Lady Bam Podcast at www.LadyBamPodcast.com, and follow us online for updates and new episodes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ladybampodca…

Welcome to the all new Lady BAM Podcast! Follow Mary McDonnell, special guest Stacey K. Black, Mina and Chelsea on directing, taking chances, having multiple careers and putting yourself out there. They also discuss the Parkland Shooting and the courage of students speaking out. Find Stacey K. Black online: Website: www.staceykblack.com Trouble Cre…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: SPOILER ALERT – DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN MAJOR CRIMES EPISODE 609 – WE WILL BE DISCUSSING THE EVENTS OF THAT EPISODE IN DETAIL Mary discusses the events of Conspiracy Theory, Part 4, and her feelings about the episode, the choices made, and addresses the reaction to the episode and the events. FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask …

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Wedding time! We discuss the long-awaited wedding of Sharon and Andy, and Olivia talks about her guest role as the wedding singer, and her experiences working on the show. Mary discusses the recent developments with Sharon Raydor and her health, faith, and what lies ahead as the season progresses. FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your q…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE: Mary comments on the recent announcement that the upcoming season (season 6) will be Major Crimes last. Mary and Mina discuss some of Sharon’s experiences on last season, and what is ahead for Season 6. FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your questions by tweeting with the hashtag #WWSRD, Commenting under each podcast on Facebook, or on M…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode Mary and Mina discuss the season 5 finale of Major Crimes, Mary (and Sharon’s) take on the events of the finale, and some insight into the season as a whole, and what’s ahead for season 6. FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your questions by tweeting with the hashtag #WWSRD! Commenting under each podcast on Facebook, or on …

Recorded with Mary McDonnell. Guest hosted this week by the editor of MajorCrimesTV.net, Mina Sharpe. INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode Mary and Mina do some season 5 catch up and discuss the engagement and Sharon’s thoughts on recent developments in both her life and with the squad. Mary remembers Battlestar Galactica co-star Richard Hatch, and …

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode we dive in to the season 5 mid season premiere of Major Crimes with special host Mina Sharpe. Editor of MajorCrimesTV.net FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your questions by tweeting with the hashtag #WWSRD! Commenting under each podcast on Facebook, or on MajorCrimesTV.net. This podcast is sponsored in part by MajorCrimes…

Join Mary and some friends as they discuss current events in this timely special edition episode.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode Mary and Olivia discuss the events of the 3 part mid-season finale "White Lies". Leave your feedback and questions by commenting on Facebook or Twitter with #WWSRD or commenting on MajorCrimesTV.net Find Mary online: Facebook.com/Themarymcdonnell Twitter.com/marymcdonnell10 instagram.com/theladyBAM Find Olivia on…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE Mary and Greg answer questions about Season 5, Episode 9, “Family Law”, discuss how wardrobe choices are made, what role the actor’s input plays in costume selection, and how the costumes are used to tell the story. We will be including a few listener questions on the podcast each week, and you can ask your questions below, on t…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode we dive in to episode 8 of Season 5 of Major Crimes “Off The Wagon”. Mary and Kathe discuss the episode, the relationship between their characters, and both character’s back stories. Get to know the characters and the women behind them. We will be including a few listener questions on the podcast each week, and y…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode, we talk about Mary's experiences filming the show, Sharon's view of justice, working with other actresses, and being a role model. FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your questions by tweeting with the hashtag #WWSRD! Commenting under each podcast on Facebook, or on MajorCrimesTV.net. This podcast is brought to you in part…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode we dive in to episode 4 of Season 5 of Major Crimes “Skin Deep”. Mary and Tony discuss the episode and their take on their characters. They answer the burning question... What happened to Andy's letter? FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your questions by tweeting with the hashtag #WWSRD! Commenting under each podcast on Fa…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode we dive in to episode 3 of Season 5 of Major Crimes “Foreign Affairs”. Mary McDonnell touches on Sharon’s reactions in the episode, the chemistry between her and strong female characters on the show, women directors, back stories of Sharon's relationship with Judge Grove, and how she plays Sharon Raydor. FEEDBACK…

INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode we dive in to episode 2 of Season 5 of Major Crimes “N.S.F.W.”. Mary McDonnell touches on Sharon’s reactions in the episode, Sharon’s journey and relationship with her ex-husband and answers a few fan questions. FEEDBACK/QUESTIONS: Ask your questions by tweeting with the hashtag #WWSRD! Commenting under each podc…

What would Sharon Raydor Do? | A Podcast for fans of Mary McDonnell and TNT’s Major Crimes Show Notes: Have you ever wondered about how Major Crimes’ Sharon Raydor grew up? Why she makes particular decisions? Find out why from Actress Mary McDonnell in the first episode of What Would Sharon Raydor Do? INSIDE THIS EPISODE In this episode we dive in …