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Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
11/19/2020 Ellee Jo Trowbridge, Reid Miller, Shae Smolik and Sarah Elizabeth Withers joined us on ConversationsRadio to talk about
'Play By Play' - Now on Roku!
Actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge is back for episode 85 to chat about her role as Alex Campbell along with costars Reid Miller (Pete Hickey) Shae Smolik (Gracie Hickey) and Sarah Elizabeth Withers (Heather) on 'Play By Play.' Originally slated to air on the Go-90 network, all three seasons of this series have been picked up by Roku! Ellee and the cast are obviously thrilled that that the series has found a new home!
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Sunday Nov 08, 2020
Sunday Nov 08, 2020
11/5/2020 - Mike and returning guest/cohost actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge were joined by actress Shae Smolik on episode 84!
An Iowa native, Shae Smolik is an award-winning actress, and Country music singer. Splitting her time between Los Angeles and Iowa, Shae is a natural.
Shae has appeared and starred in movies on SyFy, Netflix, Hallmark, Lifetime, TruTv, Amazon, Apple TV and more. She has appeared on ‘Criminal Minds,’ and Lena Waithe’s ‘The Chi.’ She was also cast as Gracie Hickey – one of the lead roles in the Go-90 series ‘Play By Play’ opposite Ellee Jo Trowbridge! Shae got her start as a model at just 6 years old. Soon after arriving in LA, she booked a Pa National ‘Tide’ commercial, obtained her SAG card and was off and running - booking lead roles in short films, web series and National commercials.
She starred opposite Elisabeth Röhm in her feature film debut 'Trafficked' then booked the lead role of 'Irene' in the horror/thriller 'The Hatred.'
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
10/22/2020 - After a long hiatus, actress Conner Dwelly returns to ConversationsRadio to cohost with Mike on ep.83! We enjoyed chatting with Canadian actress and producer Alison Thornton!
Alison Thornton's entertainment career began at just 5. She discovered dance and soon after fell in love with Musical Theatre. She knew early on that she wanted to be an actress and she has been blessed to have booked amazing projects.
Splitting her time between Los Angeles and her home in Vancouver, Alison stays busy! She is best known for her roles as Zoey on ‘Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, Lydia on Max Landis's 'Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency' and Tacy Cassidy on the series 'Dare Me!'
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Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
10/21/2020 Mike and co-host, singer/songwriter Trinity Rose welcomed back – from Ontario, Canada – actress T.J. McGibbon for episode 82. Best known for her role as a young ‘Vanya -Number 7 on Netflix’s original series ‘The Umbrella Academy,’ T.J. currently stars as ‘Emma’ opposite Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Uma Thurman in ‘The War with Grandpa’ Now in select theaters.
With multiple nominations, T.J. McGibbon won a Joey Award for her role as ‘Nina’ opposite Michael Fassbender in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’ She can be seen in 'The Mercer Report' 'Lucky 7' 'Warehouse 13' 'Rouge, Reign' 'Saving Hope' and the Hallmark’s 'Christmas at Cartwright’s.' Equally stellar are her roles in ‘Cardinals’ ‘The Masked Saint’ and her role as Zev’s Great Granddaughter opposite Christopher Plummer in ‘Remember.’ T.J. has voiced characters on 'Odd Squad' 'Crimson Peak' ''Super Why' 'Wishenpoof' and other animated shows!
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Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
(10/8/2020) Mike and returning cohost – actress Glory Joy Rose featured actress Nikki Castillo on ConversationsRadio Ep.81!
Nikki Castillo started singing and dancing at the age of 5 and by the time she was 10, made her professional stage – appearing in such productions as ‘Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. She also landed the title role in the Page-To-Stage workshop production of Tony-Award-Winners Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s new musical ‘The Nightingale’ at the La Jolla Playhouse in La Jolla, California. In late 2015, she booked her first TV show guest starring in season 2 of Disney’s ‘K.C. Undercover’ playing the recurring role of Akina opposite Zendaya and is also known for her recurring role as Patty Logan on the CBS’s ‘Scorpion.’ She is also a busy voice artist and has booked some animated shorts. In 2016, she booked guest starring role of ‘Malaya’ in season 3 of TNT’s ‘The Last Ship.’ You can check out her homepage www.msnikkicastillo.com
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Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
9/24/2020, Mike and returning cohost, actress Glory Joy Rose welcomed returning guest - actress Isabella Blake Thomas to ConversationsRadio Episode 80!
Isabella always has something new happening. New projects, Life Changes and such. She has been making her mark in Hollywood both in film and on television.
She currently stars as 'January' in 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals' Streaming on Disney+!
Isabella Blake-Thomas, now 18, landed in Los Angeles not so long ago and now calls Hermosa Beach home. She is the Daughter of producer, director and writer Elizabeth Blake-Thomas. Both enjoy working on projects together. They collaborated on the feature film ‘Pretty Outrageous’ which stars Isabella and she will soon be seen in ‘Running on Empty’. Catch her opposite John Voight and Alexa Nisenson as a young Caroline in the film ‘Orphan Horse’
Isabella consistently books. Not too long ago, she landed the lead role of Ella in ‘Kepler’s Dream’ starring opposite Holland Taylor. She starred as young Zelena on ABC’s ‘Once Upon A Time’ a pregnant teenager on episodes of the Showtime comedy ‘Shameless’ and booked a guest star role on Nickelodeon’s ‘Game Shakers’.
From her early beginnings in London on CBeebies children’s television show ‘The Green Balloon Club’ actress Isabella Blake-Thomas has worked hard to develop a style which is versatile. The respect she has for the craft motivates her to push the artistic envelope as an actress, writer and songwriter. Having appeared in film and tv projects both in the UK and the States, Isabella has proved herself as an established actress - having booked over 32 roles both on tv and film affording her the opportunity to work with the Best of the Best. At just 7, she appeared in the movie 'Enid' playing alongside Helena Bonham-Carter.
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
9/17/2020, Mike and cohost, actress Glory Joy Rose welcomed Lily Brooks O'Briant to ConversationsRadio episode 79. Lily can currently be seen as ‘Mandy’ on the Netflix series Show.’ Lily can also be seen as ‘Young Dot’ in Amazon’s 'The Tick’ and has appeared in a number of tv shows and films. Lily Brook show business career began at 4 years old when she was asked to perform in a play. It was this opportunity that fostered her love for acting and performing. In 2015 – at just 8, Lily landed her first feature film role as ‘Carly’ opposite ‘Dolph Lundgren’ in 'Shark Lake' and has consistently booked roles in film and television. Also in 2015, she joined the cast of the US Broadway tour the musical ‘Matilda’ which played in cities across the U.S.
Originally from Memphis, TN, Lily now calls Southern California her home. She began booking a number of short films – including the lead role in ‘Marina’ - The story of a young girl who inherits Spinal Muscular Atrophy from her mom. She received a multiple nominations and wins for her portrayal in the film.
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Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
9/3/2020 Mike and cohost, actress Simone Lockhart welcomed actor, composer, writer, singer, dancer and all-things-Broadway Joshua Turchin to episode 78 of ConversationsRadio! Joshua Turchin is a 13 year old actor based in New York City.
This past June, Joshua Turchin’s award winning musical ‘The Perfect Fit’ Remote EP was released. ‘The Remote EP’ – music & lyrics written by Joshua Turchin which stars Laura Benanti and Nikki Renee Daniels along with Gary Gendell, Grace DeAmicis, Ellie Kimm Swayam Bhatia and Lily Brooks O’Briant - includes six selections from his musical and is the first musical concept EP to be recorded entirely virtual. Joshua knew that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, bringing his show to Broadway might not be possible. So, decision was made to make it available digitally everywhere.
Joshua garnered rave reviews for his performance in Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation. As a musician/composer, Joshua plays more than 11 instruments, including piano, drums, guitar and ukulele.
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Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
8/19/2020 - Actress Glory Joy Rose joined Mike and cohost, actress Gabi Graves on episode 77. Glory is well known for her role as 'Sadie Mason' on NBC's 'This Is Us' She has also appeared on 'Danger Force' and has a strong background in musical theatre appearing in such musicals as 'The Secret Garden' and 'Meet Me In St Louis' Glory Joy is involved with Anti-Bullying projects including the recent music video "Dear Mom" which addresses bullying in public schools - A topic that Glory is very passionate about, The video has so far scored 4.5 million YouTube views. She is also an anti-bullying advocate and is set to cohost the upcoming 2020 'Say Know to Bullying Virtual Festival!' You can follow Glory Joy Rose on Instagram and Facebook.
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Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
8/6/2020 From Nashville, TN - country artist Allie Colleen joined Mike and returning cohost, singer songwriter and vocalist Ken Stacey on ConversationsRadio Ep.76!
A native of Owasso, Oklahoma, Allie Colleen calls Nashville home and is making her way as a respected country singer and songwriter. Allie comes from a musical family but continues to blaze her own trail musically on the country scene.
She discovered her singing and songwriting passions at a young age. At 24, Allie has honed her skills and established a reputation for her outstanding songwriting coupled with signature vocals. Between recording and live shows at venues both around Nashville and nationally, Allie Colleen has quickly become a phenomenal presence in country music and an inspiration to many with rave reviews and a growing fanbase. There is no doubt, Allie has worked hard to reach this success. With songs 'Best Friend' 'Work in Progress' and 'Ain't No Hell' Allie is well positioned and more great music is on the way.
A wonderful podcast with an amazing artist. Thanks to Allie and Ken for joining us. Enjoy!
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Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
7/28/2020 Mike, and cohost - voiceover artist Jet Walker chatted LIVE with voiceover actress Debi Derryberry on ConversationsRadio Episode 75!
Debi Derryberry is best known as the voice of Jimmy Neutron. Her voiceover talents have placed her on a path to a successful career in Hollywood and her versatile voice range can be heard everywhere from commercials to many animated projects. She currently voices the role of Maureen Murphy on the Netflix animated series ‘F is for Family’ and is also feature in the Mattel’s ‘Monster High’ as the voice of Draculaura! Other projects include Toy Story, Doc McStuffins, Scooby Do, The Addams Family, Loudhouse, Playhouse Disney and more!
Enjoy this podcast with one of Hollywood's top VO Artists!
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Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
7/15/2020, actress Gabriella Graves joined Mike and cohost, actress
Abby Donnelly on episode 74. Well known for her recurring role as ‘Delaware’ on Disney’s Coop and Cami Ask the World, Gabi Graves has appeared on Agent Carter, Alex Inc and a guest star role as a young Krill girl on Fox’s The Orville.
Gabriella has also built a strong voiceover resume' and can be heard as the voice of twins ‘Mary Pay’ and ‘Bianca’ on the hit Netflix animated show Spirit Riding Free as well as ‘Wren’- the loud mouth boss, on Amazon's Costume Quest and has lent her voice talents to Disney Jr’s Sofia the First
for the roles of ‘Flurry and ‘young Cordelia.’
Gabi will soon be heard in the lead role as ‘Sweetie’ on Disney Jr’s The Chicken Squad.
When she's not working, Gabi creates YouTube videos she loves sing, plays piano, ukulele and guitar. Gabi studies Tae kwon Do and is an avid book lover!
She is also a Junior Ambassador for Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and volunteers with the ‘Looking Ahead’ program through SAG-AFTRA.
Gabi and her family have a non-profit called 'I Am Courageous' ( www.iamcourageous.net) where they create uplifting music for seriously ill children.
Her motto she uses to encourage all she comes in contact with is: "Dream Big, Be Kind, Love Always."
Gabi is a treasure! Enjoy the podcast!
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Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
6/24/2020, Mike and cohost, actor Joey Vieira welcomed actor Ben Milliken to episode 73 Born in Manchester, England, Ben was raised in Bilgola Beach located on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Ben was an amateur boxer for 10 years before pursuing a career in film and television. He spent three years studying at the leading film and television training school in Australia - On Camera Studio - under the direction of Sandra Lee Paterson.
Soon after, He began landing roles on television, numerous short films and theatre. Ben starred in the independent feature film, 'Newcastle' - which made its World premiere at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.
Ben, made the move to Los Angeles where he quickly began landing roles in multiple film and television projects including the film 'Blue Crush 2' and most recently he booked the role of Carter on season 5 of Amazon's hit series "Bosch".
Coming July 7, 2020 to Amazon and AppleTV, look for Ben Milliken in the new film, 'Mighty Oak' starring as Darby opposite Janel Parrish,Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega!
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Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
6/10/2020, Mike and cohost - actor Travis Burnett chatted with actress Symera Jackson on ConversationsRadio episode 72!
Symera Jackson stars in the Netflix comedy series “Team Kaylie.” She has booked numerous commercials and has worked alongside legendary names, such as Kristen Bell (Thrive Market), Wayne Brady (Plenti Rewards Card) and Jim Parsons (Intel). She soon booked a guest role on ABC’s “Alex Inc.” and went on to guest star as ‘Robyn’ on Disney’s “Sydney to the Max,” before securing the series regular role of ‘Jackie’ on “Team Kaylie.” - now streaming on Netflix. Symera got her start in theatre and has not slowed down since. At 11 and 12 years old, she starred in regional productions of “The Wizard of Oz” and “Bye Bye Birdie.”
Symera can be seen in the Sandy Hook Promise PSA, “Back-to-School Essentials.” In the ad’s final scene, Jackson is featured in the harrowing image of the girl huddled in a bathroom stall texting her mom “I love you” as she hides from a gunman. Jackson hopes this shocking PSA will continue to spread awareness for anti-violence in schools. Jackson hopes to use her growing platform to voice her concerns about marine life and the state of our oceans. She joined Heal the Bay’s Coastal Cleanup Day, where volunteers participate in cleaning up the beaches and coastlines from litter that could harm marine life. Symera wants to continue to be a positive voice to encourage others to help take care of the ocean and the animals that live there.
Symera and Travis know each other and have worked together on TV and Stage.
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Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
5/27/2020, Mike and returning cohost – actress Simone Lockhart chatted with actor Logan Allen on ConversationsRadio episode 71. Logan stars as Kyle Townsend on the new romance based series ‘Sweet Magnolias’ – #1 on Netflix.
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Friday May 15, 2020
Friday May 15, 2020
5/13/2020 Mike and cohost, actor Joey Vieira welcomed actor James Morrison to ConversationsRadio Ep.70!
Known for his role as Bill Buchanan on the Fox tv series ‘24’ and roles on ‘Twin Peaks’ ‘Revenge’ ‘Hawthorne’ ‘Major Crimes’ ‘Those Who Kill’ and more – his television and film resume’ is impressive to say the least. His stage work has earned him multiple nods! He is the recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Performance and three Drama-Logue Awards.
James Morrison resides in Southern California - just north of Los Angeles but has worked everywhere. From his early show business work as a clown and wire walker to his many roles on film and stage, he has learned how important it is to respect the craft that is acting. In the middle of the Covid 19, we talked about the effects that this pandemic is having on Hollywood and show business as a whole. As well we talked about the eventual return to work for actors and production crews and the associated anxiety.
You can learn more about this amazing actor and musician at http://www.jpmorrison.com/
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Friday May 01, 2020
Friday May 01, 2020
4/29/2020
Actor Dakota Lotus joined Mike and returning cohost, actress Alyssa De Boisblanc on ConversationsRadio episode 69.
Dakota is a California native based in Los Angeles. He currently stars as Cooper Wrather on
Disney's ‘Coop & Cami Ask the World.’ He has also appeared in numerous projects including ‘Would You Rather challenges’ ‘Teens Wanna Know’ ‘Disney Hall of Villains’ and more.
Dakota has a background in musical theatre and has been a working actor since he was five. He is an accomplished singer and dancer and has performed with Katy Perry, Kenny Loggins, Andrea Bocelli and David Foster to name a few. You can find his music on DakotaLotus.com and digital download platforms everywhere!
He is committed to getting the message out about our environment and ecology. He also is a strong supporter of Anti-Bullying. He gives back to a number of charities. Charity Water, St. Jude Children’s hospital,
City of Hope Children’s hospital others.
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Friday Apr 17, 2020
Friday Apr 17, 2020
4/15/2020 Mike and returning cohost, actress Abby Donnelly sat down with actor Travis Burnett to chat about his career as an actor and about his new role as the Clown Boy on 'Dispatches From Elsewhere' - streaming on AMC.
Travis got his start in musical theatre. His talent quickly got noticed and Travis was soon booking roles on tv and film. You can catch him in recurring roles on Disney's 'Diary of a Future President' and 'Raven's Home.'
You can follow Travis Burnett on Instagram @itstravisburnett.
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Friday Feb 28, 2020
Friday Feb 28, 2020
2/26/2020 – Mike and musician Trinity Rose welcomed actress
Alyssa de Boisblanc to episode 67. Alyssa is well known for her role as ‘Christina’ on the ABC sitcom Modern Family,
Signed by her first agency at just 3 years old, Alyssa got her start booking modeling campaigns and national commercials. In 2010, Alyssa booked Flying Lessons - her first feature film opposite Nikki Deloach, Hal Holbrook and Maggie Grace. She has gone on to book consistently. Her TV credits are many and include Disney's Special Agent Oso, Three Healthy Steps, Alien Encounters and Jimmy Kimmel Live. She has found much success as a voiceover artist and can be heard in numerous roles for commercials and television and can be heard as ‘Word Wally Kid’ on Jim Henson series Word Party streaming on Netflix.
We had a blast talking about ghost encounters on the Queen Mary as well as her entertaining videos on Youtube. Alyssa will be releasing new music soon. Stay Tuned!
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Friday Feb 21, 2020
Friday Feb 21, 2020
2/19/2020 Episode 66, Mike and returning cohost Isabella Blake-Thomas chatted with actress/musician Nikki Hahn and her father and mentor, Tyson Hahn.
Known for her roles in 'Adventures in Babysitting' as well as her early roles in American Horror Story: Asylum and her latest recurring role as Gina Tuscadero on ABC's
'American Housewife' - Nikki has worked with the best of the best - sharing the spotlight with A-listers Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Geoffrey Rush, Jessica Lange, Lilly Rabe and more
Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Nikki Hahn came to Los Angeles at when she was two. She found success early in print modeling and soon became a working actress booking national ad campaigns for major brands.
As a singer and musician, Nikki has been showcasing her music at venues across Southern California. Tyson Hahn is Nikki's mentor and encourages her on her music journey and often called upon to play backup guitar for her. Tyson began studying guitar, music theory and composition in college. He received his Bachelors of Music from UTSA. He has won multiple guitar competitions and played showcases as a classical guitarist in Texas and Mexico. He has also composed and arranged instrumental music for independent films, live theater pieces, bands, and chamber ensembles.
This was an amazing conversation! Be sure and check out Nikki's new single 'In My Head' available on download platforms everywhere and her homepage - www.nikkihahn.com
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Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
2/12/2020 Mike and voiceover artist Jet Walker welcomed actress and voiceover artist Sky Alexis. A rising star in the VO community, Sky has voiced roles on Marvel's 'Ant-Man' as well as Nickelodeon's 'Bubble Guppies' and 'Rainbow Chicks' Most recently, she voiced the role of Ellengboe Girl 2 on the Oscar nominated animated feature 'Klaus' - which is currently available on Netflix. She has also appeared in numerous commercials.
Sky is also an accomplished singer who has had the honor of singing the National Anthem at sport venues everywhere.
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
1/29/20 Mike and cohost - actress Erin Reese (ChickenGirls) welcomed back actress Analesa Fisher to ConversationsRadio for episode 64. Analesa, known for her work on Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionist" and 'Total Eclipse' - She is currently staring as Rowan Shaw on Brat's 'Crazy Fast'! We chatted about her work on the show and past projects as well as her recent trip to Disneyland. Fisher came to LA not too long ago and she has stayed consistantly busy with various projects. She previously joined us last June on Ep.47 !
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Friday Jan 24, 2020
Friday Jan 24, 2020
1/22/2020 - Mike and cohost, actress Sarah Elizabeth Withers featured actress and stunt double Jessie Giacomazzi on ConversationsRadio Ep.37! Known for her work on 'Westworld' 'Anabelle: Creation' 'Captain Marvel' and more, Jessie recently starred opposite Bill Hader as Lily Proxin (aka feral Mongoose) on episode #5 of HBO's 'Barry'
Jessie gave us the 411 on her work on 'Barry' and her previous stellar work both as an actress and stunt double. Her parents, Mickey & Marilyn Giacomazzi are both well estabished in the stunt community and have encouraged Jessie on this journey. A fantastic conversations with a rising star!
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Friday Jan 10, 2020
Friday Jan 10, 2020
1/8/20, Mike and cohost, actor Hunter Payton welcomed actress Ava Kolker to ConversationsRadio for Ep.62!
Ava stars as Olive on Disney’s ‘Sydney to the Max’ and can be seen as Ava in Disney’s ‘Girl Meets World.’
Ava's first tv role happened in 2011 when at just four years old she appeared on ‘American Horror Story’ and from there, she was off and running. Kolker went on to book roles on ‘Sam & Cat ‘‘Black-ish’, ‘Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D.’ and many more. You can catch her as Lily in ‘Scary Movie 5’ and she's Young Elise in the horror movie,
‘Insidious: the Last key.’
Ava has been nominated for both the 2016 Young Artist Awards and the Young Entertainer Awards. She won ‘Best Actress in the Guest Star category aged 9 and under’ at the Young Entertainer Awards for her amazingly comedic and dramatic efforts in Disney's ‘Girl Meets World’.
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Saturday Dec 07, 2019
Saturday Dec 07, 2019
12/4/19, Actor, Director and Writer Darren Lipari joined Mike and returning cohost actor Joey Vieira for Episode 61!
Darren is based in New York and is known for roles on Mr. Robot, Person of Interest, Blacklist, Blue Bloods and more. Up next, Darren stars as Lt. Kelly opposite Chadwick Boseman, J.K. Simmons and Sienna Miller in the Russo Brothers’ and STX Films ’21 Bridges’ opened in theaters November 22nd.Darren is a filmmaker and writer. He’s very proud of his short film ‘Pouring Glory’ which he wrote, directed and stars in as Tyler 'The Wrist' Reggiano. Lipari has a background sketch improv at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and is known to be an amazing bartender. Can’t wait to hear about that!
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Friday Nov 29, 2019
Friday Nov 29, 2019
11/27/19, Mike and Stephen K. Peeples welcomed legendary bass guitarist Leland Sklar to Ep.60! With more than 2000 albums to his credit, I can honestly say that somewhere in the world right now, there is a Leland Sklar bass line playing on one of the 25,000 songs he has lent his talents to. A native of Milwaukee, Leland and his family headed West to Southern California early on. He began piano lessons when he was 4 years old and quickly became a prodigy. By junior high, he had all of the intentions of pursuing the piano further. However, his music teacher suggested that he have a go on the string bass because the school was overstocked with fine pianists. Leland grabbed the string instrument and held it close. It just felt right and at that moment Leland Sklar’s trajectory changed.
He continued his studies at California State University Northridge and soon met James Taylor! Again, a life changing moment. Sklar often credits Taylor for keeping him interested and considers it his big break. Suddenly, Leland Sklar was in demand and found success as a session bassist. It’s much easier to ask who Leland Sklar has not played with. Leland just wrapped a U.S. tour with Phil Collins and can be heard on hit songs from Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, TOTO, Linda Ronstadt, Helen Reddy, Hall & Oates and more. He has also been called on by tv and film music directors to bring his session skills to a number of productions.
This episode's cohost is journalist and Grammy-nominated producer Stephen K. Peeples. A forward-thinking media veteran whose reporting, writing, editing and production skills and experience extend from print to records, and from radio and TV to the web. An award-winning radio producer/writer, award-winning website editor, Stephen is a well-known news and entertainment journalist, photographer and TV host in the Santa Clarita Valley, in the northwest corner of Los Angeles County, Calif., half an hour from media centers in Hollywood, Burbank, Beverly Hills, West Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
Peeples worked as the Editorial Director for Capitol Records (1977-1980) then Elektra/Asylum Records (1980-1983) in Hollywood; programming Writer/Producer and Advertising/Editorial Director for the Westwood One Radio Network and National Public Relations Director then Co-Director of the Media Relations Department for Rhino Entertainment in West Los Angeles (1992-1997).
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Friday Nov 08, 2019
Friday Nov 08, 2019
11/6/19, Mike and cohost, actress Abby Donnelly welcomed actress Reagan Kraemer to episode 59.
This rising star hails from Cincinnati, Ohio and is currently busy in L.A.
She can be seen as young 'Hannah' on episodes of Amazon's 'Just Add Magic' and is known for
'Corona Corps: Generation Zebulon' and 'The Lerners'
Reagan was recently cast in a series of commercials for national cable TV and social media with RuPaul and others from his show to promote the movie "Little.” She played the role of "Young Michelle Visage" and acts as a "mini judge" in a series of commercials.
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Friday Oct 18, 2019
Friday Oct 18, 2019
10/16/19 - Award nominated actor Tony D. Head joined Mike and cohost, actor Joey Vieira for episode 58 on ConversationsRadio. Tony returned to NYC in 2014 after being away from the business for over 20 years. Tony left the business to help take care of his special needs daughter. He took parts now and then while working a full time job all the time devoting his efforts to finding a safe environment for his daughter.
In 2013, Tony and his Ex accomplished that and it allowed him to give acting another try after a long hiatus. Since then, he was featured in the critically acclaimed off Broadway production of "Hounds of War" at the Abingdon theatre. In April 2017, he was nominated 'Best Guest Actor' for the award winning drama 'Pride: The Series' (2014) by The Indie Series Awards. Tony played Major Bobby Reed in the HBO hit series 'The Wire' (2002), and has appeared in HBO's 'The Corner' (2000), 'Veep' (2012), and numerous other prime time shows including more recently HBO's 'The Deuce' in a recurring role, CBS's 'Madam Secretary' (2014). In 2019, he will be appearing in 'Asunder the Series' (2019) playing Austin Blair, the head of a powerful cosmetic company, the feature film 'Strive' (2019) starring Danny Glover, and the new web series 'Bronx SIU' (2018) nominated for 3 daytime Emmys in 2019. Tony just wrapped 'Lazy Susan' (2020) , starring Sean Hayes, Allison Janney and Matthew Broderick.
Tony currently appears as the WGC Anchorman in ‘JOKER’ with Joaquin Phoenix.
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Friday Sep 27, 2019
Friday Sep 27, 2019
9/25/19 Mike and returning cohost, actor Hunter Payton Mendoza were joined by Actress/Recording Artist Kacey Fifield for Episode 57!
Kacey was born in Chicago, Illinois and from a very young age, she loved entertaining her family and friends and wanted to pursue her dreams of being on a TV show. When Kacey turned 8, her family came to LA. Kacey’s acting career started in 2013 with multiple short films and commercials to follow. At just 14-year-old, actress Kacey is pursuing her dreams in the entertainment industry.
Kacey’s latest music ‘Bring Me Down’ and her Hamilton cover ‘Dear Theodosia’ are available everywhere as well as ‘Hear me Out’, ‘Won't Give Up’ and ‘Listen to the Silence’. She has a passion for singing, acting and helping others - especially all animals in need and is a strong supporter of animal adoptions. She also likes to surf! As an influencer, Kacey’s message is simple - kindness matters and little by little, we can make our world better. Catch her on ‘Kids React’ on YouTube and on ‘Game Shakers’ and ‘React to That’ on Nickelodeon. You can visit Kacey’s homepage at www.kaceyfifield.com
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Friday Sep 20, 2019
Friday Sep 20, 2019
9/18/19, actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge joined Mike and cohost, actress/recording artist Erin Reese. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ellee has been seen on CBS, ABC, Nickelodeon, Disney and more. One of her first film roles was that of ‘Emma’ appearing opposite Jennie Garth in the movie ‘A Christmas Wedding Tail.’ She has booked numerous commercials and has performed in theatre too. You may have seen her as ‘Winter’ on Nickelodeon’s 'School of Rock' and has appeared on Nickelodeon’s 'Sam & Cat,' ABC’s 'Speechless, 'Raven’s Home' on Disney, 'Life in Pieces' (CBS) and more. We enjoyed chatting about her roles as ‘Alex Campbell’ and her first screen kiss on the series 'Play By Play' which will certainly find a streaming home soon.
Ellie Jo really respects her craft and continues to hone he skills as an actress, dancer and music. She has also participated in acting classes with Erin Reese. We enjoyed chatting about her roles as ‘Alex Campbell’ and her first screen kiss on the series 'Play By Play' which will certainly find a streaming home soon.
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Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
9/11/19, Actress Sarah Withers spent over an hour on episode 55 with Mike and cohost, returning guest, actor Joey Vieira (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Reef Break) and we barely scraped the surface. Sarah hails from Santa Rosa, California and is based in Los Angeles. It was a production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater along with her admiration for Hilary Duff (Lizzie McGuire) that set her current path for success. Sarah Earned a BA degree at USC and from there she was off and running. Sarah currently stars alongside Mickey Rourke as ‘Samantha’ - a homecoming queen being chased in the woods by a welder in the horror anthology
'Nightmare Cinema.' She can also be seen in the recurring role of Heather in 'Play by Play' on Go90. During our chat on the ConversationsRadio virtual sofa, we learned as well that meditation is a powerful tool for a scream queen to master when you discover that your Uber driver is totally lost.
Just Announced - watch for Sarah Withers opposite Beverly D'Angelo in the horror thriller 'Capps Crossing: Wrong Side of Death.'
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Friday Aug 23, 2019
Friday Aug 23, 2019
8/21/19 - We really enjoyed having actress Erin Reese with us on ConversationsRadio. Erin joined Mike and returning cohost, actress Abby Donnelly LIVE for episode 54.
A Florida native Erin Reese was discovered at an early age by Ford Models. Since day one, Erin has always felt at ease in front of the camera. You may know her from the ‘Brat Network series and movie ‘Chicken Girls’ and her roles in both Dolly Parton made for tv movies ‘Coat of Many Colors’ and 'Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love’ Erin has appeared in numerous commercials and magazines as well.
Erin Reese has been working with one of LA's best vocal coaches - producer, composer and singer Griffith Frank and has worked with music producers in Los Angeles recording cover songs, as well as, original songs. Her single
‘Little Miss Hollywood’ and her most recent single ‘I’m Good’ are amazing and in some ways, her life soundtrack, telling a story of her journey. So far, Erin’s journey has brought her many successes. Erin Reese is one to watch. You can follow her on Instagram @ErinReeseOfficial and check out her YouTube Page.
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Friday Aug 16, 2019
Friday Aug 16, 2019
8/14/19 - Actress Lexy Kolker joined Mike and guest cohost, actress Gracie Whitton (Scary Movie 5) on Episode 53. Lexy’s talent shines bright on both film and television. She is best known for her recurring role as ‘Mary Swagger’ on the USA Network Series ‘Shooter’ – which earned her a 2017 ‘YEA’ nomination for ‘Best Recurring Young Actress 9 and Under in a TV Series.’ Additionally, Lexy has appeared in the recurring role of ‘Robin Hinton’ on Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’
Coming Friday, September 13, Look for Lexy Kolker starring as ‘Chloe’ opposite Bruce Dern, Amanda Crew and Emile Hirsch in ‘Freaks’. This film tells the story of a little girl who discovers a world she was never allowed to be a part of. Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, 'Freaks' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and has won multiple awards at festivals worldwide.
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
8/7/19, actor Joey Vieira joined Mike and cohost – voice actor Jason Lewis on Conversations Radio Ep. 52. We talked about his early beginnings – growing up in Northern California and finding his way as an actor. From football to ballet to college, Joey got his feet wet in many areas of the business and is 20 years in to a thriving acting career with roles in San Andreas, Strong Medicine, The Shield, Texas Rising and a voice gig on an episode of The Simpson. Joey currently stars as Detective Tolan in the ABC series ‘Reef Break’ and you can catch Josey in the new Dora the Explorer movie as Nico (Diego’s father) alongside: Benicio Del Toro, Eva Longoria, Michael Pena, and Isabella Moner in ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ Now in Theaters.
Joey is living the dream and currently calls Brisbane, Australia his home and has many projects in production.
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Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
7/24/19 Mike and cohost, actor Hunter Payton welcomed actress and recording artist Ruby Jay (www.RubyJay.com) to episode 51! Born and raised in Southern California, Ruby's early beginnings are rooted in theatre. Her transition to film and TV began at around five, building her resume with credits that include: Hulu's Holly Hobbie, Grey’s Anatomy, Modern Family, and What They Got Right series on DreamWorksTV channel on YouTube. She can also be heard in Disney’s Animation series, Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure.
Ruby recently scored a role in the highly anticipated CBS series, The Unicorn. Coming this fall.
The songstress, whose cover songs get massive views online, is always stunning fans with her talent. Her YouTube channel has amassed 4.9 million views and always leaves her subscribers wanting more. Her first single Cherry Pop was released in 2018, since then she has released two original songs, Young Love and My Universe. Watch for her new release Goals - now available on her homepage www.rubyjay.com and many digital download platforms.
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