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Conversations S2-E50 Hunter Payton

7/17/19 Actor Hunter Payton joined Mike and cohosts Gabe Eggerling and Isabella Blake Thomas for our 50th podcast episode on ConversationsRadio. This was a blast! Isabella told us all about her boat and we also discovered that Gabe may have an interest in learning to play the accordion. As for Hunter, he is a true standout in the arts community. As an actor, he is known for his many roles on tv and film. From his recurring role on the NBC TV Series A to Z to his challenging role as Young Doug, a child with muscular dystrophy in Who's Driving Doug, Hunter give it is all and embraces each project he works in. In 2017, Hunter - who learned Sign Language booked the lead role as Michael - son of a deaf father in the film short Father's Day Breakfast. Next up, catch Hunter as Ryder in the film A Genie's Tail and he can be seen in an upcoming episode on Disney's Raven's Home.

 As a philanthropist, Hunter Payton gives back in a big way to a number of charities including Boo2Bullying, the Los Angeles Children's Hospital and animal rescues like the ASPCA.

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Conversation S2-E49 Sophianna Smith

7/10/19, Actress Sophiánna Smith joined Mike Dowler and returning guest/cohost, actress Analesa Fisher LIVE for episode 49 on ConversationsRadio!
 
Sophiánna Smith currently stars as ‘Young Rebecca’ in the feature film Mercy Black – now on Netflix.

A Texas native Sophiánna Smith began acting at the age of 7 when she booked a role in a musical theatre production of Beauty and the Beast. Her early passion for musical theatre coupled with a love of the piano and songwriting set her on a path for success. She has performed at venues all over Texas. Sophiánna has starred in numerous short films, web series projects, theatre productions and has booked numerous national commercials. As an actress, dancer, singer and model, Sophiánna knows that commitment and hard work pays off and she continues to hone her craft.

On Netflix, catch Mercy Black, directed by Owen Egerton and starring Sophiánna Smith as
 ‘Young Rebecca’

Thanks to Sophiánna Smith for joining Mike and Analesa Fisher on ConversationsRadio!

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Conversations S2-E48 Ava Cantrell

ConversationsRadio is thrilled to welcome back award-winning actress Ava Cantrell. She joined Mike and cohost, actress Abby Donnelly (Malibu Rescue) on 6/26/19 for episode 48. Ava is a returning guest on Conversations. Since her breakthrough role as Penelope Pritchard on Nickelodeon's Haunted Hathaways, Ava has continued to book stellar roles both on film and tv. Her versatility as an actress is unique and has captured the attention of many.

In 2016 Ava played ‘Teen Diana’ the antagonist in the feature film Lights Out. Ava also starred as ‘Amelia Voss’ opposite Gene Farber and Pooja Batra in the indie sci-fi feature One Under the Sun (2016). Ava is also known for The Passing , Cam Girls and Above the 101 and will be seen in the feature film Abigail in 2020.

Ava Cantrell’s successes have been many and she continues to blaze a trail as an actress, producer, writer and content creator. Ava is actively involved with many charitable organizations like the LA Mission and Paw Works. She loves surfing the waters in her hometown of San Diego!

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Conversations S2-47 Analesa Fisher

Episode 47 features actress Analesa Fisher who joined Mike and and cohost, actress Mackie Aladjem on 6/12/19. Analesa career in television and film began in Portland, Oregon - appearing in a number of commercials short films and musical theater productions.  She now in LA and blazing a trail! She is a working actress! She landed the recurring role of ‘Anna’ on the Brat series ‘Total Eclipse’ just a few weeks after arriving. In addition to her role on ‘Pretty Little Liars:  The Perfectionists,’  Analesa Fisher will soon be seen on Discovery Channel’s ‘Wonderland Murders’

Besides being proficient in American Sign Language, Analesa is quite the unicyclist and a confessed shark enthusiast. She also wrote a cookbook!

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Conversations S2-E46 Trinity Rose

5/29/19 Singer and songwriter Trinity Rose (www.trinityroseofficial.com) joined Mike and cohost, Season 13 finalist on 'The Voice' Addison Agen (www.addisonagen.com) LIVE on Conversations episode 46! Trinity performed as the youngest female contestant on season 12 of NBC's The Voice a few years ago. An actress, accomplished musician and songwriter, Trinity found her lane and went on to complete GRAMMY CAMP - a prestigious program with alumni including Maren Morris and Billie Eilish. She has performed at packed venues like The Hotel Cafe, Whisky a Go-Go and more. She's currently collaborating with multi-platinum songwriter Heather Holley, renowned for her work with Christina Aguilera.

Her most recent EP 'Miss You' is a collaboration with actor/musician Aiden Gallagher known for his role as 'Number Five' on the Netflix Original Series 'The Umbrella Academy'
and is available on all music platforms and her website.

 Thanks again to Addison Agen for cohosting once again on ConversationsRadio! She will be opening for Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band Sold-Out shows in June!

Enjoy the Podcast!

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Conversations S2-E45 Abby Donnelly

5/19/19 - Mike and returning guest and cohost - actress, singer and filmmaker Isabella Blake Thomas welcomed actress Abby Donnelly to ConversationsRadio! Abby is a returning guest and cohosts regularly. A native of Southern California, Abby's television debut came in 2012 as Peggy Cartwright on ‘American Horror Story.' Abby has booked consistently over the past several years with roles on shows like 'Suburgatory,' 'Anger Management, 'Criminal Minds' and more. Abby is known for her role as ‘Darbie’ opposite Olivia Sanabia and Aubrey Miller on Amazon’s
‘Just Add Magic.’

Abby Donnelly currently stars opposite Breanna Yde and Ricardo Hurtado as ‘Lizzie’ on the new Netflix original
'Malibu Rescue' !

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Conversations S2-E44 Jet Jurgensmeyer

5/8/19 Actor Jet Jurgensmeyer joined Mike and cohost, actor Gabe Eggerling on Conversations Ep.44. Jet currently stars as 'Boyd Baxter' on Foxtv's 'Last Man Standing' - now in it's 8th season.

Born and raised in Nasville, Tennessee, Jet has been entertaining audiences on stage, film and television since the time he began to walk.

Jet’s resume’ is impressive! He’s worked consistently in both film and television. Credits include ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple,’ ‘Adventures in Babysitting,’ Clint Eastwood’s ‘American Sniper,’ ‘The Little Rascals Save the Day’ and more. He also has a successful voiceover career. Credits include series regular roles for Nickelodeon’s ‘Shimmer and Shine,’ ‘Bubble Guppies,' Amazon’s Emmy Nominated ‘Stinky and Dirt’ and Disney's animated series 'T.O.T.S' which premiers on June 14th!

Jet is a phenominal singer/songwriter and has new music out. You can check it out on his website www.jetjurgensmeyer.com

He and his family currently split their time between Tennessee, Missouri, and California. Jet is also a licensed Ham Radio Operator as are a number of the 'Last Man Standing' crew.

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Conversations S2-E43 Gracie Whitton

4/17/19 Mike and returning cohost, actress Sixx Orange welcomed actress Gracie Whitton to episode 43.
A native of Texas, Gracie was first discovered when she played the lead role in the indie film "The Things Between Us" at just 4 years-old. Gracie has gone on to appear in commercials, tv shows and movies. Whitton is best known for her role as Kathy in “Scary Movie 5” directed by Malcom Lee and David Zucker and can be seen as Emma in “The Lotus”. She is widely known in Dallas as well for her roles in the “Forces of Horror” Anthology films.

Gracie has a wide variety of characters she portrays from a demonic child, zombie, vampire, a heroine and now a witch in her most recent “The Witches of the Watch” which is currently running in a few festivals.

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Conversations S2-E42 Savannah Kennick

Mike and cohost - actress Elise Luthman welcomed actress Savannah Kennick to Conversations Ep.42 on 4/10/19!

From Pittsburg to New York to Los Angeles, success seems to follow Savannah Kennick wherever she lands. A native of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania,  Savannah decided early on that she wanted to be in movies. At the suggestion of her agent, she moved to Los Angeles at 16 to pursue acting as her main focus and never looked back.  

She is best known as ‘Heidi in the film ‘Holidays’ and won a Best 'Actress' award in 2018 from the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival and recently won a YEA 'Best Actress' award for her role as Anabelle in the film short ‘Bloom.’ Savannah has a recurring role as ‘Young Lindsay’ in episodes of ‘Arrested Development.’

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Conversations S2-E41 Madison Brydges

4/3/19 Mike Dowler and cohost, actress/musician Simone Lockhhart enjoyed chatting with actress and dancer  Madison Brydges on Conversations Episode 41. Maddie hails from Guelph, Ontario. This Canadian actress began her career onstage at the early age of 2. She has since gone on to win multiple awards for acting and dancing. We talked about her work in the movie 'Flatliners' 'Big Top Academy' and other projects.

Maddie just recently debuted her new single and video “Walk the Walk" which is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and Youtube.

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Conversations S2-E40 Mila Brener

3/27/19, actress Mila Brener joined Mike and cohost, actor Gabe Eggerling for Conversations Ep.40. Mila's successes are many. A multi award-winning  actress and voiceover artist, model, dancer, singer/musician and social media Influencer, Mila has honed her skills well and has built an impressive resume' She is known for her roles on shows like “NCIS”   (CBS) ,“Ray Donovan” (Showtime), “Mom” (CBS)  as well as “Shimmer & Shine” (Nickelodeon) and “Whisker Haven Tales With The Palace Pets” (Disney) and the academy award nominated “When Marnie Was Here” and more.

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Conversations S2-E39 T.J. McGibbon

2/27/19, Mike and returning co-host actor Gabe Eggerling chatted with Canadian actress T.J. McGibbon to ConversationsRadio. T.J. can currently be seen as a young ‘Vanya Hargreeves’ (Number 7) on Netflix’s original series The Umbrella Academy. This comic book adaptation is the number 1 digital series in the United States and Canada and is gaining worldwide popularity with a real potential for season 2. 

T.J. McGibbon is riding high with the success of this show and it is one more epic addition to her already outstanding body of work. . With multiple nominations, she is best known for her Joey Award Winning role as ‘Nina’ opposite Michael Fassbender in X-Men: Apocalypse. She will soon be seen opposite Robert De Niro in
The War With Grandpa

T.J. is very much about community and has a very strong connection with her hometown of Hamilton, Ontario – giving back in a big way. She is an ambassador for Indwell, one of Hamilton, Ontario's largest social programs that creates affordable housing communities for people. Visit https://Indwell.ca for information on this wonderful charity.

This was an amazing episode! Enjoy!

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Conversations S2-E38 Emily Skinner

2/20/19, actress Emily Skinner joined Mike and co-host, actress Isabella Blake-Thomas on episode 38. A Southern California native, Emily’s acting career started somewhat by accident when at the age of seven, an acting teacher took notice of her talent and set up an appointment for her to meet with a friend of his who happened to be an agent. She was signed by the agency and has been acting ever since.
Actress Lilia Buckingham joined the conversation as well making for a lively chat.

From her early guest star roles on Numb3rs, CSI, Criminal Minds, Rizzoli and Isles, Shake It Up, Austin and Ally, Sam and Cat, and the Mindy Project to the role of ‘Amber’ on Disney’s Andi Mack and ‘Diana’ on Brat’s Total Eclipse, Emily has worked continuously and has built an impressive resume’.

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Conversations S2-E37 Simone Lockhart

1/23/19, MIke and returning co-host, actress Abby Donnelly welcomed actress and musician Simone Lockhart to ConversationsRadio!

In 2020, Simone will appear as 'Anna' in Disney's feature film "Jungle Cruise".

Simone got her start in local theatre productions and musical shows at the age of 5. Originally from Florida and now based in Atlanta, she discovered her true passion when she first worked onset as a supporting lead in a short film. Soon after, she was off and running - signed by her choice of talent agencies and started strengthening her craft as a TV / Film and Improv actor.

Simone is as equally passionate about music as she is about acting. She has been singing and playing drums since she was 7 and recently started learning to play guitar and piano. She regularly plays gigs at various venues in the Atlanta Metro area and has also performed in Los Angeles and Florida. She loves playing all styles of rock music from classic to metal. She is an amazing drummer!

Special thanks to Abby Donnelly for co-hosting with me on this episode. Be sure and check out season 3 of 'Just Add Magic' - coming to Amazon 2/1/19!

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Conversations S2-E36 Sarah Grace

Wednesday, January 9, 2019, Mike and returning guest, Season 13 ‘Voice’ Runner-Up Addison Agen welcomed Texas blues singer Sarah Grace to episode 36! A recent semi-finalist on season 15 of The Voice coached by Kelly Clarkson, Sara hails from Houston, Texas and fronts Sarah Grace and the Soul  - a dynamic youth group with a passion for blues, rock, soul, and roots music. The Houston Press named Sarah Grace and The Soul as one of the Top 10 Bands Under 21, and the band has twice represented Houston at the International Blues Challenge!

This spirited conversation covered both Sarah's and Addison's experiences on 'The Voice' and everything musically. In addtion to being stellar on the trumpet, Sara is an official ‘Hammond Artist’ and has no trouble rocking a B3!

Enjoy the podcast and visit Sarah's band webpage - www.sarahgraceandthesoul.com

 

Special thanks to Addison Agen for coming back to cohost on this episode!

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Conversations S2-35 Laci Kay

12/19/18, actress and singer/songwriter Laci Kay joined Mike and guest co-host, singer/songwriter and fashion designer Ellie Soufi for Conversations episode 35. Laci’s journey began at 7 when she played young Christina Aguilera in music video Hurt. She has since appeared in over 40 movies and TV productions. With multiple nominations and wins for both film and music, Laci continues to perform at many venues in Southern California and has appeared in Las Vegas and New Orleans.

Laci was nominated by the LA Music Awards for Best POP Artist of the Year in 2015. The following year, Laci received nominations in three categories by the Ventura County Music Awards - 'Best Female Artist' 'Best Music Video' for Runnin’Free and went on to win 'Best Pop Artist' in Ventura County! in 2017 Laci Kay was nominated for two awards – Best R&B and Best Music Video. She won the coveted 2017 Rising Star Award.

Her new single “GAMES” was just released this January 2018 which already has over 15,000 Spotify streams and 35,000 SoundCloud streams. 2018 has already been a bright year for Laci with new music coming your way!

Thanks to Ellie Soufi for co-hosting!

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Conversations S2-E34 Susan Bennett

December 5, 2018, Mike and returning co-host, voiceover actor Jason Lewis
were joined by voiceover artist Susan Bennett. Based in Atlanta, Susan is a voice actor and singer whose voice has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald’s, Macy’s, Goodyear, Papa John’s, Fisher Price, and more.  She is the voice of Delta Airlines gates worldwide, and if you have ever payed bills by phone or utilized car navigation, you may have heard her as Susan is heard on hundreds of GPS and phone systems. But you probably know her best as the original voice of Siri! 

Her resume’ of jingles includes such clients as Coca Cola, Georgia Power, Kroger, and Krystal restaurants.  It was after a jingle session that Susan was asked to voice a commercial when the scheduled voice actor didn’t show up.  She discovered that voiceover was something she did well and enjoyed, so she took voice coaching, got an agent, and never looked back.

In addition to her successful voice arts career, Susan has toured with composer/producer Burt Bacharach as a backup singer, and later toured and traveled the world with the iconic Roy Orbison, also singing backup vocals, with a featured duet.

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Conversations S2-E33 Isabella Blake-Thomas

11/30/18 British born actress Isabella Blake-Thomas (www.isabellablakethomas.com) joined Mike and co-host, actor/voiceover artist Gabe Eggerling (Amazon’s The Kicks) for Episode 33. Isabella 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.

She landed in LA a few years ago and now calls Southern California home. The Daughter of producer, director and writer Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, the two have worked on a number of film projects together – collaborating on the feature film
‘Pretty Outrageous’ which stars Isabella. Gabe Eggerling as well appeared in the film. She worked on screen with her Mom in ‘Jean’ and will soon be seen in ‘Running on Empty’. 

Isabella consistently books. Not too long ago, she landed the lead role of Ella in ‘Kepler’s Dream’ starring opposite Holland Tylor. 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’.

Catch her opposite John Voight and Alexa Nisenson as a young Caroline in the film ‘Orphan Horse’ – currently available on Amazon Prime. Her new EP is coming soon too!

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Conversations S2-E32 Jet Walker

11/7/18, At just 14, Jet Walker - www.Jetwalkervo.com is an award winning voice actor based in Los Angeles.  At 9 years-old, Jet began professional voice training with some of Hollywood's top voiceover coaches and talent  Jet is the voice of the Universal Kids Network. Chosen from hundreds, At just 13, she voiced the network launch, all of the ID’s, Promos, In-Show voices, Bumpers, Tags and more.

On November 18, 2018, Jet took home the 2018 SOVAS Award for ‘Outstanding Promo – Best Voiceover’ by the Society of Voice Arts and Science.

Mike Dowler and voiceover Artist Jason Lewis - www.jasonjlewis.com chatted with Jet and her Dad, legendary radio personality, voiceover artist, Robert W. Walker - www.robertwwalkervo.com about the voiceover life and how it all started for her.

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Conversations S2-E31 Esabella Karena Strickland

10/14/18, actress EsaBella Karena Strickland joined Mike and co-host, actress Savannah Liles LIVE from Vancouver for a fun 45 minutes of organic chat. This rising star is an inspiration.
She is a multi award winning actress who has garnered both Joey Awards and was named Oniros Films Awards 2018 "Best Young Actress" for her role as young Nathalie in the short film Enlightenment!

Be sure and checkout her website at www.EsabellaKarena.com

 

Conversations S2-E30 Abby Donnelly, Olivia Sanabia and Aubrey K. Miller from 'Just Add Magic'

October 7, 2018 Abby Donnelly, Olivia Sanabia and Aubrey K. Miller from Amazon's Just Add Magic joined us for Episode 30. The Girls return for season 3 in January 2019! This Amazon series centers around three friends who discover a mysterious book filled with magical recipes. Had a blast talking with them about the show as well as projects in the works. Skydiving, hippos and wetsuits were also mentioned during the podcast. Be sure and watch Olivia's new Disney show Coop and Cami Ask the World!

Conversations S2-E29 Nadia Affolter

9/26/18, Mike Dowler and co-host, Actress Conner Dwelly welcomed actress Nadia Affolter to Conversations Ep.29!
Nadia’s interest in acting and the arts stared early. Originally from Massachusetts, she spent her childhood in Central Asia, Africa, and Europe before returning to the U.S. and settling in New York six years ago with her family. Then, in 2017, a huge break! Nadia was cast as eldest daughter ‘Sara’ on Amazon’s Jack Ryan.The series debuted on Amazon Prime Video in August. She appears in 7 of the 8 episodes.

Nadia just wrapped on short Bodega - written and directed by Rebecca Halfon.

Nadia is multi-lingual - fluent in English, German and Farsi and enjoys all things music including singing, songwriting and guitar. These talents have led her to perform at New York’s prestigious Carnegie Hall.

You can follow Nadia Affolter on Instagram @nadia_affolter !

Conversations S2-E28 Savannah Liles

9/19/18, Mike Dowler and co-host, actress Casey Burke were thrilled to welcome back Savannah Liles. This award winning-actress previously joined us back in November, 2017 for Conversations Episode 8.

At just 12 years-old, Savannah has worked hard for her success. Her resume' of projects includes American Horror Story, Henry Danger, Just Jacques, a number of commercials and stage productions.

Savannah recently traveled to Europe for a two-month vacation – visiting nine countries. She shared some fond memories and wonderful stories about her journey.
 
Savannah stars as 'Ellie' in the award-winning film ‘Prodigy’. Released in March, 2018, the film has received multiple nods at film festivals everywhere. 'Prodigy' is currently streaming on Netflix!

Conversations S2-E27 The Blue Moon Singers

September 13, 2018, The Blue Moon Singers joined Mike and co-host Jesaiah Baer for 'Conversations' episode 27. Sofia Burke and Izzy Fleetwood are two teen ukulele players who live in the hills of Ojai, California - just north of Los Angeles. Izzy took up the ukulele on the encouragement of her grandfather, Fleetwood Mac drummer and founder Mick Fleetwood. Izzy approached her friend Sofia, whose father, Adrian Burke - was the bass player for ‘The Motels' during the late 90's. With such outstanding musical underpinnings and family encouragement, Izzy and Sofia began rehearsing together, quickly  finding their own groove and with that, they formed 'The Blue Moon Singers.'

Since the summer of 2016, they have played their originals and a few covers all over California. In 2017, they performed in Austin Texas. Since its formation, the Blue Moon Singers have never looked back. They continue to perform at venues everywhere, refining their signature sound and writing new songs for an upcoming album. Izzy and Sofia continue to blaze a trail. Their single 'Wild Ones' - featuring Mick Fleetwood can be found on Spotify and their homepage.

The original was featured in an ad campaign for H&M Stores.

Thanks to Izzy Fleetwood and Sofia Burke, The Blue Moon Singers for joining us on ConversationsRadio.
Be sure and visit their website www.bluemoonsingers.com

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Conversations S2-E26 Mackenzie Aladjem

August 29, 2018, Mike Dowler and co-host, actress Abby Donnelly (Just Add Magic) welcomed actress Mackenzie Aladjem to Conversations Episode 26 on ConversationsRadio About to turn 17, Mackie has a stellar resume’ having appeared in numerous movies and tv shows. Aladjem is a ‘Young Artist Award’ winner best known as daughter ‘Fiona’ starring opposite Edie Falco on Showtime’s Nurse Jackie and has worked on Parenthood, About A Boy, Grey's Anatomy, The Middle, Workaholics, and CSI: Miami and more. Mackie was a regular on the ABC soap opera All My Children and was most recently seen on Hawaii Five-0.

Mackie’s film debut came in 2011 when she portrayed ‘Hayley Haller’ - opposite Mathew McConaughey in ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ and in 2016, she starred as Jenny Johnstone along side Dalton Cyr and Ed Begley Jr. in Time Toys.

Recently, Mackie’s dad, Norman Aladjem has written a book ‘From Me to You – Stories About Life, Love, Family, Faith and How to Negotiate a Bigger Allowance’. What began as a blog he started writing when she was very young is now a Simon & Schuster book filled with life experiences and learned lessons that he wanted to pass on to Mackie. The book is on sale everywhere.

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Conversations S2-E25 Dalton Cyr

8/22/18 Musician and actor Dalton Cyr joined Mike and returning co-host, singer and actress Jesaiah Baer for Conversations Episode 25! An award-winning actor, Dalton has appeared on film and television. Titles include ‘Time Toys’, ‘Pretty Little Liars’, ‘The History of Radness’ and the soon to be released feature film 'Silent Life'  where Dalton plays a young Rudolph Valentino. In 2017, Cyr released his third album, “Breathe”, along with its accompanying music film trilogy which has been nominated and won multiple awards including a Telly award for 'Best Music Video.' Dalton is currently working with producer Mikal Blue on his forth album.

 

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Conversations S2-E24 Kamryn Chasnis

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 8 PM. Baker, Chef and actress Kamryn Chasnis joined me and cohost, actress, singer/songwriter
Kacey Fifield  for ‘Conversations’ S2-E24. You may have seen Kamryn on Master Chef Jr. with Chef Gordon Ramsay. Chasnis was a contestant along with 39 other kids from across the country. Her Love for food is obvious. She is a respected cook and baker and bakery owner. Kamryn Chasnis is turning heads and making mouths water with her amazing recipes that really showcase her talents in both meal preparation and baking.

Kamryn resides in Michigan. In addition to her duties as a chef, baker and blogger on her website, www.kamrynchasnis, she has a love for acting, singing, and performing. She has recently finished a few projects with anticipation of more opportunities soon. She loves the arts and continues to hone her acting and dancing skills.

 

 

 

Conversations S2-E23 Taylor Hay

Friday, July 27^Th, 2018, actress Taylor Hay joined Mike Dowler and cohost, actress Gemma Forbes for Conversations Ep. 23! She’s appeared in numerous web and television projects and several feature films.

A cancer diagnosis sidelined Taylor at the age of nine. Everything came to a halt. Once she regained her health, Taylor jumped back in,  excited to be healthy and acting once again. In no time at all, Taylor booked her first voiceover role in the Animated feature ’Yes, Virginia.’ She continued to hone her craft and was cast as ‘Quinn Reynolds’ – the lead role in YouTube’s Original Series, ‘Strings’ then went on to book two network shows.  

Next Up, Taylor will star as Vera Castor in the feature film ‘To Avenge’ alongside Zach Galligan, Kelli Maroney, Brooke Lewis, and Lauren Francesca. Shooting will begin in 2019 on the East Coast.  

An 8-year cancer survivor, Taylor Hay gives back in a big way. In addition to the many non-profits she supports, she’s the founder and host of ‘Star for a Night’ - an event to celebrate the lives of youth facing life-threatening illnesses. The bi-annual event is a charity fundraiser, supporting a variety of charities dedicated to helping children in need. This year's event happens Novemember 3, 2018 in Los Angeles. Visit https://www.starforanight.org/ to learn more about this event and how you can help.

Conversations S2-E22 W.G. Snuffy Walden with Sara Niemietz

W.G. Walden has worked with everyone from Donna Summers to Chaka Kahn to Stevie Wonder. When he was initially approached to score the music for a new ABC show,  ThirtySomething, W.G. was a bit apprehensive and rightly so. Walden spent years performing with the likes of Eric Burdon, King Crimson, Emerson Lake and Palmer and more. Little did he know that this would become a new direction for him professionally. Success has followed W.G. and he has gone on to score such shows as West Wing, Roseanne, My So-Called-Life, Friday Night Lights, Ellen, The Wonder Years and many more. He is an Emmy winning composer who has won numerous BMI music awards.

Sara Niemietz has collaborated on numerous musical projects with mentor and friend, Emmy winning composer W.G. Snuffy Walden. It is winning combo that has lasted years and to this day, Sara Niemietz spends countless hours honing her craft. Most recently she performed on The Hallmark Channel’s July 4th Tribute on the South Lawn of The White House with Sara Evans. A Chicago-native, Sara Niemietz came to California in search of creative opportunities. She is a successful and accomplished singer/songwriter who has worked with the likes of Richard Marx, BJ Thomas, Melissa Manchester, Glen Ballard and tours regularly with Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox.

Snuffy is the subject of a documentary that has been released this year. Up To Snuff and is currently getting nods on the festival circut. You can check out the trailer and more at www.uptosnuffmovie.com/

 

Conversations S2-E21 Abby Donnelly

June 20, 2018, Mike Dowler and guest cohost actress Sixx Orange welcomed actress Abby Donnelly! A native of Southern California, Abby's television debut came in 2012 as Peggy Cartwright on ‘American Horror Story.' currently stars as ‘Darbie’ opposite Olivia Sanabia and Aubrey Miller on Amazon’s ‘Just Add Magic.’ Based on a novel by Cindy Callaghan, the show centers around three friends who discover a mysterious book filled with magical recipes. With season 4 about to begin, ‘Just Add Magic’ has a 4 -Star “Great for Families” rating by Common Sense Media and has garnered multiple nominations.

Abby Donnelly likes to give back. She helps with donations to Alexandria House - a transitional residence providing safe and supportive housing for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelters to economic stability and permanent housing. To learn more about this organization at https://www.alexandriahouse.org

 

 

 

Conversations S2-E20 Carly Peeters

Carly Peeters joined Mike Dowler and guest cohost actress Olivia Keville (Splitting Up Together) on ConversationsRadio 6/7/18. Carly is an actress and recording artist based in Los Angeles. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her family eventually settled in Southern California where Carly discovered her passion for dance and theater arts.

A successful actress, Carly recurs on 'Grey's Anatomy' and co-stars in 'A Cowgirl's Story' with Chloe Lukasiak and Bailee Madison and Pat Boone. You can also catch her in 'Little Loopers' with Boyd Kestner, Rob Marlow, Natalie Imbruglia and Jay Ferguson. She is also slated for a new CBS pilot currently in pre-production.

Carly is currently the reigning Miss Teen International 2017. She is the founder of the non-profit organization, Literally Literacy which promotes literacy through assisting to provide resources to underserved children.

On a recent trip to the Philippines, Carly worked with Yellow Boat of Hope to build schools and provide educational resources for children in need. She will be leaving soon for Nicaragua with BuildOn to build another school in Managua.

She just released her first single "Stuck On A Feeling" which is available on all music platforms. You can find links to all of Carly's music at www.carlypeeters.com

Conversations S2-E19 Nikolai Nikolaeff

Mike Dowler and cohost, actress, singer/songwriter Jesaiah Baer welcomed Australian born actor Nikolai Nikolaeff to ‘Conversations’ Episode 19 on 5/23/18!

Nikolai Nikolaeff began acting at the age of twelve. At sixteen, he landed a lead role in Australian tv show Crash Zone which led to roles in a number of children's television series and eventually led to roles in shows Sea Patrol, Power Rangers Jungle Fury and NBC’s ‘Camp.’

Nikolai can currently be seen in History Channel’s ‘Six’ and on Netflix catch him on ‘The OA’ and Marvel’s ‘Dare Devil’

Look for Nikolai Nikolaeff this July in the feature film ‘Mile 22’ opposite Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohen, and John Malkovich.

Conversations S2-E18 Olivia Keville

(5/16/18) Olivia Keville joined Mike Dowler and returning cohost, actress and singer Jesaiah Baer for Conversations Episode 18!

Texas born Olivia Keville currently stars in the ABC sitcom Splitting Up Together - Developed by Emily Kapnek and directed by Dean Holland. Olivia plays ‘Mae’ – the daughter of ‘Lena’ (Jenna Fischer) and ‘Martin’ (Oliver Hudson) – divorced but still living under the same roof so to speak.

Her love for acting started early. It was a production of ‘Annie’ that inspired her passion for musical theatre. Keville’s family recognizing her interest in theatre has supported Olivia every step of the way. Fast forward to 2016. While participating in acting workshops, others discovered her passion too and Olivia’s journey began.

Conversations S2-E17 Mike C. Manning

5/9/18,  Mike C. Manning  Joined Mike Dowler and cohost actress Casey Burke. Manning, got his feet got his feet wet in local theater. He caught the acting bug early on and continues even today to hone his craft as an actor and producer of both film and television. Known for his work in the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Cloud 9’ and on MTV's ‘Teen Wolf’ Manning’s resume is impressive to say the least. Projects in the works include ‘Jinn’ directed by Nijla Mu'min ‘God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness,’ in theatres now and the Amazon mini-series Six Degrees of Separation. Mike Manning’s credits include: ‘Hawaii Five-0’ (CBS), ‘Major Crimes’ (TNT), ‘Crash & Bernstein’ (Disney XD), ‘Operation Cupcake’ (The Hallmark Channel) and the online series ‘Youthful Daze.’ Manning took to the stage recently opposite Rae Dawn Chong in ‘Climax’ at the Santa Monica Playhouse.

Mike is producing "Lost in America" (a film following the stories of homeless youth) with singer Miley Cyrus and Rosario Dawson. Mike has worked with many non-profit organizations throughout the country. He is on the board of Boo 2 Bullying along with actress Cassie Scerbo and a mentor and actor on behalf of the Young Storytellers Foundation.

Conversations S2-E16 Sope Aluko

Sope Aluko is a Nigerian-born actress and was raised in the UK. Sope portrays ‘Shaman’ in Marvel Studios’ ‘The Black Panther’ which opened in theaters in February 2018. Directed by Ryan Coogler, ‘Black Panther’ is one of just seven films to earn well over $600 million in the U.S. and thus far grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide.

Aluko has booked recurring roles on Netflix's Bloodline, NBC's Law & Order SVU and Parks & Recreation with guest appearances on USA Network's Burn Notice, Graceland and Lifetime's Army Wives. Sope will also be seen in Starz’s Counterpart later this season. In 2019, look for Sope to star alongside Sam Rockwell and Taraji P. Henson in The Best of Enemies.
Her film credits include supporting roles in feature films like, Identity Thief, 96 Minutes, Grass Stains, The Good Lie, Pitch Perfect and more. You can catch Aluko in Marvel’s Venom set to release this October and come 2019 will be seen in Starz’s Counterpart.

Sope Aluko has a degree in Engineering and a master’s degree in Marketing. A mother of two, Sope splits her time between Miami and Los Angeles.