I spoke to Skye Delamy recently – and had the most amazing conversation. She has released her 4th album, Untamed Circus, and it is incredible. We spoke about her inspiration for Untamed Circus, and she answered “Empowerment”. Her song, Girlfriend Muzzle, is an empowering song, not to let anyone crush you or tell you not to express yourself. We are often told that our opinions (as women) don’t matter. Her other songs – Language of Ghosts, Raquel and Francis Farmer, are inspiring. Once the state o...
Jul 28, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 70
I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ann Donnelly MB MRCGP DRCOG DFP DYT Dippallmed LFhom. During our interview, she explained what all the letters after her name meant, and, among other things, spoke about life activation. She has worked in all aspects of medicine, including hospice and palliative care. She is an international teacher with the Modern Mystery School. After entering the dating world, she wrote "Once Upon a Tinder", which I will be ordering from Amazon shortly. Dr. Ann's biogra...
Jul 25, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 69
I had the pleasure of speaking with Hephzi Pemberton recently and talking about her book, The Diversity Playbook. Her book, which I just ordered through Amazon, demonstrates with clarity, relevant case studies and research as well as an applicable exercise in each chapter, show leaders and firms who embrace and embed inclusion and diversity into their business will benefit. They will be the businesses that innovate and adapt more rapidly. Can’t wait for my copy. Hephzi explained Angel Investing ...
Jul 21, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 68
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Eugenia Kuzmina. She is not only an actress, model, singer and comedian, she has an interesting story. She began her modeling career in Russia, went to France, and talks about how modeling is not the glamorous career everyone fantasizes about. Eugenia talks about the cattle calls, and bookings, and how, when starting out, she lived in a dorm type setting with other teenage girls. AND - Her father was a scientist in Russia when the Chernobyl incident o...
Jul 17, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 67
I spoke to Erica "El" Dubois earlier today - her story is amazing. El is a domestic abuse survivor who is still being stalked by her ex husband. She speaks of her experiences with the local law enforcement and the District Attorney's office, who were unable to help her. She addresses the issues of legislation that helps survivors and life after the escape. El's book - Twisted Crown, A Survivor's Story - details her journey and can be found on Amazon in paperback and audible. Her websites are: ww...
Jul 10, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 66
I had the pleasure of speaking with writer/producer Mokesh Modi a few days ago. His newest project, "The Elevator", is intriguing. The all star cast consists of Eric Roberts, Eugenia Kuzmina, Matt Rife, Avery Llardi and Avery Morris. The plot consists of Roman Juniper, husband and father of three, is forced to go to work on the Saturday of his daughter's birthday. He plans to return home in time for the party before things take a sharp turn of events. His wife and kids are setting up decorations...
Jul 06, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 65
I had the pleasure of speaking with Harold Rosen a few days ago. Harold has obtained compelling evidence from several state lotteries that revealed suspicious patterns and corruption in the state lottery system. Harold talks about the numbers 0 0 0 and 9 1 1, how when they show up in the lottery numbers, and the national tragedies that follow. I could have gone on for hours with him – very interesting podcast and lots of information. Harold can be found on LinkedIn at Author Harold Rosen. His bo...
Jul 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
I had the pleasure of chatting with Dave Look recently. Dave is a multi-talented musician, writer and content creator. Dave has been doing multiple things during the quarantine – writing and recording music, writing novellas and creating content for his YouTube channel. He also does a cooking show on his YouTube channel called Looking and Cooking. Dave educated me on Swamp music. Dave has been writing novellas based on Facebook friends. His first novella is a crime story, and second and third ar...
Jun 29, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 63
I had the pleasure of meeting Ted Russell Kamp a few years ago, and have heard him in several clubs and festivals in the Los Angeles area. Don’t know where to begin – Ted is an incredible singer/songwriter/producer and Grammy winning bass player. We start out talking about his love for music - he started out playing trumpet !!!! Then he went on to bass .... Ted writes, records and travels the world performing his own country/roots/Americana music from his eleven critically-acclaimed albums. Ted ...
Jun 14, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What can I say about Anthony Williams? He was born with a heart condition, had a mitral valve replacement, is a game designer, hockey player, podcaster (The Independent Mouth), parent to two children and has an interesting life and story to tell. During our podcast, we talk about how and why he left New York - yes, a fellow New York Italian !!!! -- lived in Seattle and landing in Temecula. I met with him last week, and over Italian deli food, which is the best, we chatted, laughed and ate. We en...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Just some good old boys, never doing no harm .... I had the pleasure of chatting with Byron aka Coy Duke recently and very grateful he took time from his busy day (deep sea fishing!) to talk to me. Byron has just finished a faith based movie, and is flying to Ocala, Florida, for a reality based pilot. In October, he will be at Hazzard Fest. One of the “How did this happen” moments we talked about how Byron missed the Dukes of Hazzard audition, John Schneider crashed an audition and wound up bein...
May 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 50
What do you get when you put Lainie Kazan, Renee Taylor, A Rabbi, a Priest, a Muslim holy man and a Sikh mystic together? You get Tango Shalom! Oh, did I mention the Vatican Choir and Sikh Temple Band does the music? This is the first film in history to do so, and the first film in history to bring all four faiths together. Gabriel Bologna, producer and director of this incredible film talks about how this film came together, the characters, and the message of this film. This film brings togethe...
Apr 21, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 59
What can I say about Michael Vaccaro? Actor, Producer, Writer, Model and just a really cool guy. During our podcast, Michael talks about life during lockdown – he wrote, worked an incredible amount and wrote some more. His latest project - “Gays Without Cages”, a short film to be filmed in Palm Springs soon. Please check out the gofundme on Michael’s website and facebook page. Michael wrote five seasons of “Child of the 70’s”, with actors from 70’s sitcom. We talk about how actors were switched ...
Apr 20, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 58
What can I say about Sean Casey? He is the man that has done everything. He has the perfect broadcasting voice but wait – he was a broadcaster! His first job in radio, under the name of Ray Gilmore, was at a classical music station. Sean talks about how his name was changed from Ray to Sean, his years in radio, and gives advice about a radio career. His advice? Go into television – it keeps your options open and you make more money. He retired from radio in 2008 after being on the air at various...
Apr 20, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Jeremy and I chatted again. This is episode 4 and its more like a talk show. Jeremy talks about his life during Covid. He's writing his second musical and gave us a hint of what its about. We also talk about walking around his neighborhood, and dogs, lots of dogs! He's a fun guy and ladies - he's single !!! Grab a cup of coffee, sit down for half an hour and listen. You'll like what you hear!
Apr 13, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 56
We have another episode with singer/songwriter/actor and my friend, Jeremy Ebenstein. During this episode, Jeremy does one original song, and a cover by Laurence Jones Band. We talk about his influences, how he's been spending quarantine, and of course, Elvis Presley. We also talk about walking - During the short time Los Angeles was open, I would go walking with Jeremy. He's a fun guy and ladies - he's single !!!!! He's been sign spinning during quarantine, and enjoys being outside. Jeremy is w...
Apr 09, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 54
What can I say about Geoffrey Mark? He is a writer, actor, jazz singer, radio host, show biz historian, voiceover artist and keeper of my secrets – he does everything! AND – he has had an interesting life. During this podcast, Geoff talks about his beginning in show business, how he met the love of his life (Joel) in a class, his time in Arkansas (the Klan harassed him constantly), his writing and philosophy on life. Geoff sings “There you go” from Annie Get Your Gun, which is his tribute to Joe...
Apr 04, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 54
I had the pleasure of chatting with Don Baldaramos recently. He has done everything! We spoke about his work with Jose Ferrar on Masterpiece Theatre – he said he had his hands around Ferrar’s neck !!! Not a lot of people can say that. Don has worked on everything – from Suburbicon with Matt Damon to Sci Fi to voiceovers, and has just finished the movie “Monstrous.” Can’t wait for it to be released. Don’s training is amazing. He studied at San Jose State and the Royal Academy in London, concentra...
Mar 21, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 53
The voice and soul of an angel, from pure and earthy to passionate and soulful, Nashville-based recording artist Sheri Pedigo’s musical style is a breathtaking mix of Karen Carpenter and Tina Turner (her favorite singer), which has led fans to call Sheri an “Angel with Soul.” Sheri has shared the stage with various music icons, including Billy Davis and Marilyn McCoo, co-writing with Stephen Housden from the Little River Bank and co-writing and producing with Narada Michael Walden and Dyan Canno...
Mar 05, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 52
What can I say about Thom Michael Mulligan? Well – a lot!! Thom’s mother was a stage actress, and brought him to an audition – he got the part in a play called “Street Scene.” When he was ten he discovered hockey. Beside the usual biography (below), Thom is an avid hockey player and coach (coaching is on hold for the moment), During this podcast, we cover all subjects, ranging from toilet paper hoarding during quarantine, working during COVID, how he and a friend founded the New Hope Film Festiv...
Mar 01, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 51
What can I say about the man who has done everything, except being a rock star and president? I don’t know where to start. I had the pleasure of interviewing Patrick Kilpatrick recently. We spoke about his start as an ad agency writer, journalist, creative director and on-air reporter for 11- time Emmy winning "What's Happening America", Patrick worked for nearly every major magazine and ad agency in New York - TIME Inc., Playboy, Rolling Stone and Sports Illustrated to Interview, Life Magazine,...
Feb 21, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 51
I had the pleasure of speaking with Skye Delamey recently and was amazed at how versatile she is. Skye is a master vocalist (4 octaves), singer/songwriter, piano player, actress, pin up girl and author. Skye also sells out all shows at the Whiskey when she plays there. During our interview, I learned that Skye not only went to UCLA, she also went to Loyola Marymount and Stella Adler, and has had an array of impressive acting coaches. As a recording artist, Skye has worked with Michael Blum (Prod...
Feb 15, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 40
I had the pleasure of speaking with esteemed actor and minister, Mel Novak. I knew he was a talented actor – I did not know he was a prison and skid row minister. Mel was set to be an athlete, however, fate had other plans for him, and he has had over 28 surgeries and he is a cancer survivor. He is divorced, and raised his two daughters alone. As an actor, Mel made his film debut in two 1970’s films – Truck Turner (with Isaac Hayes) and Black Belt Jones (with Jim Kelly). He then went on the work...
Feb 15, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
I had the pleasure of speaking with David Velo Stewart again. David tells us about his exciting new app, Trill Vision. The Trill Vision app will be available on IOS, coming to Android in March 2021 and its free. I’m very excited about the Trill Vision app. One of the cool features is - Friday nights, there is a Virtual Interaction Cinema via the app. People actually dress up. It’s a night out without leaving your home. All I can say is – Listen to David’s description, then download the app, and ...
Feb 03, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What can I say about Brad Gosse? I’m not sure how I discovered his TikTok videos, but am so happy I did. He is warped, in a good way. Brad talks about how he started his career in online marketing and is a self-taught “Growth Hacker”. He started as an online marketer, and things have just taken off from there. He is a happily divorced comedian, an online marketing genius and content creator. His books – one banned by Amazon – had an unusual start. His first book, “Why Daddy Hits Mommy” started o...
Jan 29, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 1
I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the funnies guys in the comedy circuit – my favorite cousin and favorite person all around – Greg Vaccariello! Greg talks about his start in New York, how he got into the entertainment industry, from the open mikes in New York, to moving first to Los Angeles, then Las Vegas, and working the Las Vegas clubs and eventually working the cruise ship circuit. Greg has performed in some of the well known comedy clubs in Las Vegas, including the Tropicana and th...
Jan 23, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This episode is dedicated to the front line workers. I had the pleasure of interviewing singer/songwriter Nancy Kelel. In this podcast, Nancy and I start out chatting about her influences and why she got into music. More importantly, we speak about the pandemic, and her dedication to Front Line Workers. Her song, Front Line Strong, is linked below. Nancy talks about her inspiration for the song, the viral photo of two nurses holding signs in a hospital window (in her video and used with permissi...
Jan 12, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
What can I saw about the Licatas? Jimmy and Tony are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. And two of the most talented performers to hear. Not only did I have the pleasure of interviewing them a few weeks ago, I've seen them grow up performing. During this podcast, I had the pleasure of having them perform two songs on the show. One is an original – Rainbow for Rain, and the other is a cover of Don’t be Cruel. Jimmy and Tony talk about their start at Coffee Gallery in Alta Dena, Califor...
Dec 29, 2020•25 min
No introduction necessary, just chatting with Joe Iaquinto. We had a fun time :) What an incredibly talented and funny guy. We talk about his early childhood in New York, losing his parents at a young age, how he got into music, and the music he wrote for some very adult themed movies! He is just an all around cool guy who knows all my friends and I can't wait to interview him again. Next time, he will be in California and we can open a bottle of tequila !
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1
I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Marc Platt recently. Marc’s credits include managing the Tearaways, working with The Plimsolls, Elvis Costello and Steve Earle. He has been a singer-songwriter playing in and around Los Angeles since 1980. He fronted Los Angeles Power-pop band The Real Impossibles in the 1980's and had chart success with that band and several other projects since. His new record is 'Big City' and I’ve attached a link to the youtube video. Marc is revolutionizing...
Nov 29, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
