THE SEDUCTION OF GINA with Tipper Newton

THE SEDUCTION OF GINA with Tipper Newton

From Sam Pancake Presents the Monday Afternoon Movie by TableCakes Productions

February 23, 2026 · 1h 57m

About this episode

Sam Pancake discusses the made-for-TV drama 'The Seduction of Gina' with guest Tipper Newton, exploring themes of gambling and personal obsession.

Just when you thought that Sam had covered all the troubled teen and young adult made-for-TV dramas, he comes at you with this ace up his sleeve about the dangers of gambling. Don't ask him to actually play any casino games though, as the only Kings and Queens he knows are the ones in drag. Joining Sam Pancake today is Tipper Newton, an actor, filmmaker, and musician. She is best known for her roles in The Mindy Project, The Guest Book, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She most recently starred in the clever film Fuck Your Son!, and plays shows with her band Color TV. Links below to dive deeper. The Seduction of Gina (1984) is a made-for-TV drama directed by Jerrold Freedman that explores how a moment of innocent fun spirals into a life-altering obsession. In the film, Valerie Bertinelli stars as Gina Breslin, a young, recently married woman feeling restless and unfulfilled while her husband is occuppied with his demanding medical internship. Seeking excitement and a way to break up the monotony, Gina agrees to try her luck at the blackjack tables during a trip to Lake Tahoe. What starts as beginner's luck quickly turns into a dangerous compulsion as the thrill of gambling consumes her…

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Host: Sam Pancake

Guest: Tipper Newton

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Organizations: Color TV, TableCakes Productions

Books & works: The Seduction of Gina, Fuck Your Son!, The Mindy Project, The Guest Book, Curb Your Enthusiasm

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