Showbiz UpFront

About Showbiz UpFront

A unique and versatile interviewer and producer, Ross Crystal hosts 'Showbiz Upfront.' The Golden Mike winner presents revealing conversations with the movers and shakers in the entertainment industry plus the people in front of the cameras and behind the scenes in film, television, media, and more.

Publisher

Ross Crystal

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jun 2020

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

62 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Ross Crystal Showbiz UpFront - Lisa Whelchel

   Lisa Whelchel, best known as Blair Warner on "The Facts of Life," is now hosting a special on MeTV that brings the classic "The Wizard of Oz" back to free television. The actress, singer, author and longtime host of "Collector's Call" joins me Upfront to talk about it, and much more.

2. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Ross Crystal Showbiz UpFront - Jeff Bergman

   You've heard his voice on numerous cartoons and animated series. Now, you'll meet the man behind the voice.  Jeff Bergman, the new voice of "Toy Story 5's" Mr. Potato Head joins Ross Crystal on 'Showbiz Upfront'

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   Ross Crystal Showbiz UpFront - Anna Vocino

   Anna Vocino…an entertainer, voice over actor, and culinary entrepreneur joins Ross Crystal "UpFront" to talk about filling some really big shoes as the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in 'Toy Story 5.'  Anna Vocino, our guest on 'Showbiz Upfront'

Who has been a guest on Showbiz UpFront

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bernard Hiller
• Rachel Bailit
• John Lacy

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32