This week's Throwback Thursday takes up back seven years to 2008 as we talked to Eric Bloom one of the founding members of Blue Oyster Cult. The group has been rocking for 48 years now, pumping out hits like "Burning for You" and "Godzilla". They found popularity again when Saturday Night Live in 2000 when their song "Don't Fear the Reaper" inspired the now famous "Cowbell Sketch." We talked to Bloom about the sketch, his side work of creating works of art on guitars, and the longevity of the ba...
Mar 05, 2015•21 min
We start our new series "Throwback Thursday" to an interview we did in December 2013. With Saturday Night Live celebrating it's 40th anniversay, many people may not know the show had an African-American female writer on staff when the show started. Sylvia Traymore Morrison was the first to break barriers on the historic show. She also helped roast "The Greatest of All Time" Muhammad Ali and has opened for legends Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, The Temptations, and Cher. We talked to Morrison about h...
Feb 26, 2015•34 min
As the southeastern US becomes the next hot bed of filmmaking, Tay Smith and Christopher Young are looking to get locla talent in big productions. Young and Smith have managed musicians before taking his talents to actors. The transition has been successful as they now represent several stars including actor Columbus Short ("Scandal"), WWE wrestler, David Otunga, hip hop artist/actor Zane "Lil Zane" Copeland, T.I.'s son Messiah Harris and "R&B Divas" reality star LaTavia Roberson. We talk to...
Feb 23, 2015•36 min
This is our last episode of our “Sundance Film Festival” series. Actor Rob Steinberg has got a long resume in acting. From stage to small screen to big screen, he has shared the spotlight with some big names in Hollywood. In 2013, he landed his most prominent role as Parker in the Oscar winning “12 Years a Slave”. We talk to Steinberg about his acting career and seeing Sundance grow over the years.
Feb 19, 2015•11 min
An up and coming actor, Stan Houston got one of his bigger roles to date in the Oscar nominated "Selma" as Sheriff Jim Clark. Houston shared the screen with many of the stars of the movie including rising star David Oyelowo. Houston is currently working on a new tv show in "South of Hell" starring Mena Suvari. We will talk to Houston on his growing career and working on such a high touted movie.
Feb 16, 2015•28 min
We continue out series from the Sundance Film Festival with two women who are helping break the glass ceiling in Hollywood. Actress and Producer Jenae Altschwager has appeared in "The Longest Yard", "Click", "Fast and Furious 4", "A Dark Day's Night", "Spread", "3 Days Gone", and "Poseidon." She has branched out into filmmaking with the short film "The Ladies Room" and the feature film "Officer Down" starring Stephen Dorf. She was at Sundance to help promote Jennifer Lopez's movie "Lily and Eve"...
Feb 12, 2015•21 min
This week is Valentines Day and for those singles out there not the best of holidays. With the abundance of dating websites out there, one new idea hope to revolutionize the idea on finding that special someone. SettleforLove.com takes on the notion that "no one is perfect" and encourages people to reveal thier flaws as well as their good attributes. We will talk to David Wheeler, Co-Founder of SettleForLove.com on how the concept is working and the future for the innovative dating site....
Feb 09, 2015•23 min
This week is Valentines Day and for those singles out there not the best of holidays. With the abundance of dating websites out there, one new idea hope to revolutionize the idea on finding that special someone. SettleforLove.com takes on the notion that "no one is perfect" and encourages people to reveal thier flaws as well as their good attributes. We will talk to David Wheeler, Co-Founder of SettleForLove.com on how the concept is working and the future for the innovative dating site....
Feb 09, 2015•23 min
We continue our series from the Sundance Film Festival with the creators of the Slamdance Film Festival selected documentary “20 Years of Madness”. Director Jeremy Royce tells the story of a group that produced a show ahead of its time. “30 Minutes of Madness” was a local cable access show in Detroit created by a group of talented teenagers in 1992. The group’s off the wall sketches and original soundtrack preceded many shows to follow like “Tim and Eric” and Tom Green. Jerry White Jr., producer...
Feb 05, 2015•23 min
We continue our series from the Sundance Film Festival with the creators of the Slamdance Film Festival selected documentary “20 Years of Madness”. Director Jeremy Royce tells the story of a group that produced a show ahead of its time. “30 Minutes of Madness” was a local cable access show in Detroit created by a group of talented teenagers in 1992. The group’s off the wall sketches and original soundtrack preceded many shows to follow like “Tim and Eric” and Tom Green. Jerry White Jr., producer...
Feb 05, 2015•23 min
A rising star in Hollywood, Drew Stephenson molded a successful modeling career into acting, getting his biggest gig to date in the upcoming season of "The Vampire Diaries" on the CW. Stephenson was recently featured on the USA Netowrk show "Complications". The looks and brains are also paired with musical talent, as he plays the trumpet, piano, french horn, and tuba. He looks to get into scoring tv and movies on top of acting. We will talk to Stephenson about land the role of Collin on the hit ...
Feb 02, 2015•29 min
A rising star in Hollywood, Drew Stephenson molded a successful modeling career into acting, getting his biggest gig to date in the upcoming season of "The Vampire Diaries" on the CW. Stephenson was recently featured on the USA Netowrk show "Complications". The looks and brains are also paired with musical talent, as he plays the trumpet, piano, french horn, and tuba. He looks to get into scoring tv and movies on top of acting. We will talk to Stephenson about land the role of Collin on the hit ...
Feb 02, 2015•29 min
20 years ago Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon released his masterpiece in Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... The album would reach #2 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums' chart and sell 1.1 million copies. It is also ranked in the top 20 rap albums list by several major publications. It also help influence a new generation of rappers. We were at Sundance at the Power and Industry screening of the new trailer for "The Purple Tape Files" documentry which will feature several artists that are true fans of t...
Jan 29, 2015•16 min
20 years ago Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon released his masterpiece in Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... The album would reach #2 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums' chart and sell 1.1 million copies. It is also ranked in the top 20 rap albums list by several major publications. It also help influence a new generation of rappers. We were at Sundance at the Power and Industry screening of the new trailer for "The Purple Tape Files" documentry which will feature several artists that are true fans of t...
Jan 29, 2015•16 min
Having shared the big screen with Jim Caviezel, Sam Sherpard, Andie MacDowell, and Tyler Perry, Clay Chappell has his biggest movie role to date in the Golden Globe winning "Selma", produced by Oprah Winfrey. Chappell was previledged to share the scene with Winfrey in one of the most climatic scenes in the movie. The Georgia native not only acts, but is an accomplished golfer and he teaches junior golf He also co-owns and operates the Athens Area Junior Golf Tour and Oconee Junior Golf League. W...
Jan 26, 2015•30 min
Having shared the big screen with Jim Caviezel, Sam Sherpard, Andie MacDowell, and Tyler Perry, Clay Chappell has his biggest movie role to date in the Golden Globe winning "Selma", produced by Oprah Winfrey. Chappell was previledged to share the scene with Winfrey in one of the most climatic scenes in the movie. The Georgia native not only acts, but is an accomplished golfer and he teaches junior golf He also co-owns and operates the Athens Area Junior Golf Tour and Oconee Junior Golf League. W...
Jan 26, 2015•30 min
One of the most recognizable venues for independent films, the Sundance Film Festival is set to start this week. The week and a half event explores talent in filmmaking in multiple genres, which could be the future of movies. One of the producers of the event, Danny Thompson, will help celebrate the 5th year of the Independent Filmmaker’s Lounge at Sundance, an event that will feature Film screenings, junkets and Q&A sessions with stars such as Michael Cera, John C Reilly, Jack Black, Keanu ...
Jan 19, 2015•30 min
One of the most recognizable venues for independent films, the Sundance Film Festival is set to start this week. The week and a half event explores talent in filmmaking in multiple genres, which could be the future of movies. One of the producers of the event, Danny Thompson, will help celebrate the 5th year of the Independent Filmmaker’s Lounge at Sundance, an event that will feature Film screenings, junkets and Q&A sessions with stars such as Michael Cera, John C Reilly, Jack Black, Keanu ...
Jan 19, 2015•31 min
Best known for his hit TBS TV show “Sullivan and Son”, Steve Byrne has been doing stand-up for over 15 years. The Pittsburgh native has appeared on multiple times on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan and has shared the screen with the likes of Vince Vaughn and Dave Chapelle. Byrne is appearing this weekend at the Hard Rock Casino. We will talk to Byrne about the creation of his hit show, working his way up in the comedy scene, and what’s coming up for him in 2014.
Jan 09, 2015•42 min
Best known for his hit TBS TV show “Sullivan and Son”, Steve Byrne has been doing stand-up for over 15 years. The Pittsburgh native has appeared on multiple times on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan and has shared the screen with the likes of Vince Vaughn and Dave Chapelle. Byrne is appearing this weekend at the Hard Rock Casino. We will talk to Byrne about the creation of his hit show, working his way up in the comedy scene, and what’s coming up for him in 2014....
Jan 09, 2015•42 min
One of the go to actress for actor and producer Tyler Perry, Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley has proven to have the comic chops to stand toe to toe with one of the most talented funny men in video media. Aside from her acting, Riley is talented R & B singer, having released several albums. We will talk to Riley about being a part of Tyler Perry's latest production, "Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned", a play that is touring the nation, with a dvd release coming soon. Photos Courtesy Boogie Secret...
Dec 15, 2014•35 min
One of the go to actress for actor and producer Tyler Perry, Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley has proven to have the comic chops to stand toe to toe with one of the most talented funny men in video media. Aside from her acting, Riley is talented R & B singer, having released several albums. We will talk to Riley about being a part of Tyler Perry's latest production, "Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned", a play that is touring the nation, with a dvd release coming soon. Photos Courtesy Boogie Secret...
Dec 15, 2014•35 min
A rising star in comedy, Nore Davis is ready to bring the laughs to your speakers. One of the Fresh Faces of Comedy at this year's Just for Laughs Festival just came out with his new album "Home Game" now on iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon, Spotify and all major audio streaming services. Davis has appeared on Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, HBO's Last Week Tonight and the Emmy award winning HBO series Boardwalk Empire. We will talk to Davis about the new album, his comedy career, and his past year...
Dec 08, 2014•28 min
A rising star in comedy, Nore Davis is ready to bring the laughs to your speakers. One of the Fresh Faces of Comedy at this year's Just for Laughs Festival just came out with his new album "Home Game" now on iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon, Spotify and all major audio streaming services. Davis has appeared on Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer, HBO's Last Week Tonight and the Emmy award winning HBO series Boardwalk Empire. We will talk to Davis about the new album, his comedy career, and his past year...
Dec 08, 2014•28 min
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Small is about to make waves on the silver screen and through you musical devices. Adding to her impressive resume of tv and film appearances, Small will be in the upcoming major motion picture "Spare Parts" starring George Lopez, Marisa Tomei & Jamie Lee Curtis. Before the film is released in January, Small will release her new single and video for "Gravity" November 21. We will talk to about her inspirations about the new single and working with some of the best actors in...
Dec 01, 2014•32 min
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Small is about to make waves on the silver screen and through you musical devices. Adding to her impressive resume of tv and film appearances, Small will be in the upcoming major motion picture "Spare Parts" starring George Lopez, Marisa Tomei & Jamie Lee Curtis. Before the film is released in January, Small will release her new single and video for "Gravity" November 21. We will talk to about her inspirations about the new single and working with some of the best actors in...
Dec 01, 2014•32 min
Comedian Jimmy Pardo is know for his wildly successful "Never Not Funny" podcast and for the 6th year, he is doing a "Pardcast-a-Thon" to raise money for "Smile Train", a charity that helps children with cleft palate gain something to smile about. The event has helped over 2,000 children across the planet. Pardo will be doing his show at the ACME Theater in Los Angeles with guest such as Weird Al, Sarah Silverman, and Doug Benson, and the show will be streamed live on Youtube. We will talk to Pa...
Nov 19, 2014•32 min
Comedian Jimmy Pardo is know for his wildly successful "Never Not Funny" podcast and for the 6th year, he is doing a "Pardcast-a-Thon" to raise money for "Smile Train", a charity that helps children with cleft palate gain something to smile about. The event has helped over 2,000 children across the planet. Pardo will be doing his show at the ACME Theater in Los Angeles with guest such as Weird Al, Sarah Silverman, and Doug Benson, and the show will be streamed live on Youtube. We will talk to Pa...
Nov 19, 2014•32 min
Ine if the founding members of Digital Underground, Chopmaster J helped revolutionize Rap music in the late 80's and early 90's. Her also helped launch the career of rap legend Tupac Shakur. In celebration of 25 years of Digital Underground, Chopmaster J and filmmaker and director Abdul Malik Abbott have started an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to produce a documentry about the early years of D.U. and the start of Tupac's music career. We will talk to Chopmaster J about his career as an artist...
Nov 17, 2014•31 min
Ine if the founding members of Digital Underground, Chopmaster J helped revolutionize Rap music in the late 80's and early 90's. Her also helped launch the career of rap legend Tupac Shakur. In celebration of 25 years of Digital Underground, Chopmaster J and filmmaker and director Abdul Malik Abbott have started an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to produce a documentry about the early years of D.U. and the start of Tupac's music career. We will talk to Chopmaster J about his career as an artist...
Nov 17, 2014•31 min
