ConversationsRadio: Recent Episodes
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(7/30/2026)
Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker are thrilled to welcome back Kayden Brenna Tokarski. An award-winning actress and Youth Ambassador for Breaking the Chains Foundation, Kayden is one of the hardest working actors, known for both her versatility on screen and her growing list of credits across film and television. She gained early recognition playing the young version of Julia Roberts' character in the Emmy-nominated Starz original TV series "Gaslit." She continues to ride a wave of success. More recently, Kayden joined the cast of "General Hospital" and made her debut as ‘Scout Cain’ in July 2026.
In addition, she starred in Lifetime's "My Professor's Deadly Secret" and "Killer in Woods" and wrapped production on the upcoming biopic "Bruton" playing Theo Rossi's daughter. "Bruton" also stars Tony Hale and Aya Cash. Kayden also appears alongside Anthony Michael Hall in Richard Bakewell’s sci-fi feature "Roswell Delirium" as well as Dee Wallace in the upcoming "Curse of Vandor" and its sequel. In May of 2026, Kayden wrapped the upcoming neo-noir thriller "Quads & The Kicker" alongside Kelly Marie Tran, Tia Carrere and Gilles Marini.
Along with her film work, Kayden stepped into the world of "Wednesday" (Netflix), voicing Wednesday Addams in a national Wendy's commercial tied to the hit series. She stars alongside Joey Fatone in a national Red Lobster commercial, in which she won a 2026 Young Entertainer Award.
Follow Kayden on Instagram @kaydentokarski
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(7/23/2026)
It's all about Little House on the Prairie! Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actors Skywalker Hughes and Kowen Cadorath to ConversationsRadio Ep.224! Skywalker and Kowen star in Little House on the Prairie - an adaptation of the book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Season 1 is streaming on Netflix and has been renewed for season 2.
Filmed in Manitoba, Canada, the series tells the story of the Ingalls family leaving the Big Woods of Wisconsin for a
new life on the prairie Kansas.
An American-Canadian film and TV actress, Skywalker Hughes stars as Mary Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie and is currently working on season 2. Skywalker got her start in 2021 as 'Sheridan Pickett' - a series regular, on the Paramount Plus series, Joe Pickett. She joined us last in 2024 on the heels of her lead role as 'Ashley Schmitt' in the Lionsgate feature film Ordinary Angels opposite Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson. Skywalker also stars in the lead role alongside Anna Farris and Bentley Storteboom in Andrew Niccol's feature I, Object – now playing in select theaters in New Zealand. You can see her in season 1 and in the upcoming season of Little House on the Prairie.
You can follow Skywalker on Instagram @skywalker.hughes
Now in Vancouver BC, actor Kowen Cadorath stars as ‘Caleb’ on Little House on the Prairie. He has worked consistently appearing in the Paramount+ series Sky-Med. You can see him as ‘Brandon’ in
The Jinglebell Jubilee. Other credits include Malcom in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Silent Night Deadly Night -a film by Mike P. Nelson and will soon be seen in the film, Always With You.
Follow Kowen on Instagram @kcadorath
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(7/15/2026)
Award-Winning country pop artist Payton Riley joins us once again on ConversationsRadio. Mike and cohost, country artist Chloe Penny enjoyed a spirted chat with this rising star. Payton first joined us on the podcast back in 2024 and she continues to wow audiences everywhere. She has new music out and is looking forward to tour dates in Scotland and beyond.
A two-time Texas Country Music Association Young Artist of the Year (2023 & 2024), Josie Music Award winner, and the newest 2025 Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival Youth Competition champion, Payton brings both artistry and credibility to every project she takes on. Her music resonates deeply with teens and young adults navigating heartbreak, friendship, growing up, and learning self-worth — but her grounded storytelling and emotional depth connect across all ages.
With goals as big as The Lone Star State, Payton aims to spread her music far and wide, serving as an inspiration to other young artists. Her faith in God guides her path as she seeks to uplift and encourage fellow musicians and fans alike.
Payton's new song 'RAINMAKER' is available on music platforms everywhere! Check out her webpage
paytonrileymusic.com for tour dates and her music as well as official Payton Riley merch!
Follow Payton on Instagam @its.paytonriley
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(7/8/2026)
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello Welcomed actress Olive O'Connell to ConversationsRadio Ep.222!
Olive O'Connell is a 15-year-old actress, performer and entertainment host with a passion for storytelling. Based in Southern California, performing has been a part of her life since she was five years old, beginning with competitive dance and ballroom before expanding into acting, singing, and improv.
What started as hosting red carpet events "just for fun" has grown into an exciting part of her journey in the entertainment industry. Olive O'Connell has interviewed actors, performers, and industry professionals at events including the Young Entertainer Awards, Young Artist Awards, and many others. If there's an event happening in the LA area, you might just find 'Olives Take' there on the carpet.
Olive loves the opportunity acting gives her to step into different characters and tell meaningful stories. She respects her craft and enjoys the creativity, collaboration, and variety that come with every performance and is always excited to challenge herself with new roles and is continually honing her skills.
Follow Olive on Instagram @oliveoconnellofficial
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(6/17/26)
*Mike and returning cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcome actress, producer and writer Sofia Roskinsky to episode 221 of ConversationsRadio!
Sofia currently stars opposite Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen as 'Lulu Littlejohn' on the Peacock original series The Miniature Wife*
Actress, producer and writer Sofia Rosinsky was born in Los Angeles, CA. She is a talented musician, filmmaker and comedian well known for her roles as ‘Mac Coyle’ on the 2022 Amazon series, Paper Girls and 'Zora Morris' in
Disney's Fast Layne(2019)
In Sofia's latest project, she stars as 'Lulu' - daughter of Lindy and Les Littlejohn in the Peacock original series
The Miniature Wife - a science fiction/romantic comedy streaming in Peacock!
Sofia has a recurring guest star role as 'Yeva' on Hulu's Death and Other Details and can be seen episodes of
Young Sheldon, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders and numerous indie projects.
At 20, Sofia is an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Together with her sister - Alexis Rosinsky, they formed the productions company StellaLuna Films, and have been creating award-winning content since 2017.
Based in Southern California, Sofia splits her time between LA and Northern California with frequent visits to the UK. An avid drummer, piano, and string musician She enjoys playing string instruments, particularly with United Kingdom and European folk musicians. Sofia works in the Meisner Technique and has studied for years
with K. Louise Middleton.
You can also check out her webpage for StellaLuna Films
https://www.sistersrosinsky.com/
Follow Sofia on Instagram @sofiarosinsky
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6/10/26
Mike and cohost, Nashville country singer & songwriter Chloe Penny welcomed actress & dancer Violet Tinnirelloto ConversationsRadio Ep.220!
Violet Tinnirellois an American actor, singer, and dancer from New York's Hudson Valley who is known for her work as Charlie on Sesame Street. As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20 years and has won Young Entertainer Awards for Best Actress in a recurring role -TV) for her work on Sesame Street in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, Holiday Inn, Nickelodeon and LEGO. She appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent and Pharrell Williams ‘HAPPY’ – Both in the book and music video. She is also a successful voice actor having voiced characters "Cappie" on Nick Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing About Babies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times with Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more!
Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs, workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: The Road to Oz. She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing her tap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway kids in “We’re Gonna Come Back”, directed by Janine Molinari.
Most recently, Violet appeared on stage as 'Peter Pan' in Shuffles NYC production of 'Peter Pantomime' and danced in ‘Swan Fake’ – a dance video directed by Shelby Kaufman.
It's Always fun when Violet joins us!
Follow Violet on Instagram @violettinnirello
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5/27/26
Mike and returning cohost, Legendary Bassist Leland Sklar welcomed 13 year old bassist Ellen Alaverdyan to ConversationsRadio Ep.219. Originally from Los Angeles, Ellen was born to Armenian parents and now lives with her family in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A lifelong lover of music, Ellen discovered the bass at 8-years-old Soon after watching Australian bassist Tal Wilkenfeld on TV, she felt inspired. At first, she thought the bass was a guitar but tried it out and fell in love. with it almost instantly. Initially, her father Hovak – an accomplished musician and producer taught her some bass basics but, Ellen began honing her skills with Yousician and watching YouTube. For the most part, Ellen is learning on her own while Hovak is always there for help and guidance. But basically, Ellen is self-taught.
Having attended the annual NAAM show, Ellen’s had the opportunity to talk shop with fellow bassists Tal Wilkenfeld, Leland Sklar, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller and others. Ellen is making a name for herself and getting noticed for her impressive music skills. Her respect for her craft is obvious!
Ellen's videos have reached millions with over 700,000 YouTube subcribers. Her music videos reflects her eclectic taste. She often chooses songs that resonate with her personally, occasionally drawn by a compelling bass line.
Early on, Ellen appeared on Steve Harvey’s show, and has played at a Golden State Warriors game. A huge moment for Ellen was meeting guitar legend Steve Vai. Vai’s guitar tech introduced Ellen’s videos to him and she soon found herself on stage performing with him in Vegas.
Victor Wooten stands out as Ellen’s primary musical inspiration. “He was there my whole life,” she shares. Ellen also considers her dad a significant influence. Despite being a huge fan of The Beatles, Ellen believes inspiration can be found everywhere: “Anything you discover can inspire you and make you want to play.”
Her new bass project is Jaminai! The bands first album 'Take Off' is set to release 6/1/26!Check out EllenPlaysBass.com for details.
You can can find Ellen's videos on YouTube
You can follow Ellen Alaverdyan on Instagram @ellenplaysbass
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5/6/2026
Mike and co-host, Nashville country singer songwriter Chloe Penny enjoyed a spirited conversation with actress
Lexi Janicek. You know Lexi as 'Lisa Loud'on the Nickelodeon series The Really Loud House as well as TV movies
A Really Haunted Loud House and A Loud House Christmas.
Lexi first joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello on Episode 181 and again for Episode 191.
She returned to cohost ConversationsRadio Episode 207 featuring actress Stella Grace Fitzgerad.
Lexi is originally from Chicago but calls Nashville her home. She was inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series. She decided to dive in and see if acting was something she could do. They found an agency in Nashville and she was off and running. Lexi has built an impressive resume'. In addition to her role as Lisa Loud, other projects include AppleTV's
'Echo 3’ Her role opposite Allison Janney and Ben Platt as a younger Kristen Bell - 'Alice' in
‘The People We Hate at the Wedding’ as well as Lexi's breakout role on the NBC series 'Ordinary Joe’ playing
young Jenny.
Lexi Janicek is also a stellar voiceover artist lending her VO talents as the voice or Bunny the rabbit on the animated series 'Duck & Goose'. and the voice behind Faye and Darcy on T.O.T.S.
You can follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek
Follow Chloe Penny @chloepennymusic and check out her website - chloepenny.com for her music and upcoming show dates.
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4/15/2026
Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker welcomed country music singer songwriter Chloe Penny
to ConversationsRadio. A Tennessee native, she was born and raised just outside of Nashville in Rutherford County. Chloe fell in love with country and bluegrass music at an early age.
Her passion for country music runs deep and her original songs draw inspiration from life experiences and traditional classic country music. Each song tells a story and she is a story teller indeed. Now 15, Chloe has a true respect for the genre and her craft as a musician.
Chloe is well on her way as a country music artist. Her music is amazing and she has new songs in the works.
A phenomenal episode! We enjoyed chatting with Chloe Penny about her future plans. Keep Chloe on your radar. She is one to watch!
Look for Chole's original music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music!
Be sure to check out chloepenny.com for upcoming live events and new music!
You can follow Chloe Penny on Instagram @chloepennymusic
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3/25/2026
Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcome actor Mike C. Nelson to ConversationsRadio.
Mike has built an amazing resume' of work. Mike currently recurs as 'Dan' on AppleTV's number one comedy series 'Shrinking' and can be seen as 'Nurse Larry' on episodes 'Blackish'
Mike is also well known as 'Keith' in the Progressive Insurance popular advertising campaign aimed at helping young homeowners avoid turning into their parents.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @mikecnelson1
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2/25/2026
Mike and returning cohost - Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton were thrilled to welcome George Gray to episode 215 of ConversationsRadio. George is well known as the announcer on America's longest-running game show, "The Price Is Right" where he continues on as Drew Carey's sidekick.
For nearly three decades, George Gray has become a staple on American television as a host, comedian, actor and performer on a variety of popular TV programs across most major TV and Cable networks. In the late 90's George gained notoriety as the host of the live revival version of "The Gong Show" called "Extreme Gong" on GSN. That gig led George to land a plethora of new hosting credits that included the premiere season of "Junkyard Wars," a new hit series on TLC, that earned George a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
George then went on to host the daily US broadcast version of the wildly popular game show "The Weakest Link" on NBC, as well as hosting other programs for the network, including the hit series "$25 Million-Dollar Hoax!" Having now fronted several popular shows, George Gray went on to host a variety of programs including "Gimme My Reality Show!" for FOX as well as a plethora of HGTV programs and specials, including series "What's With That House?", "HGTV Summer Showdown," "All Out Christmas" and "Man Land" where he traveled America looking for brave married men who claimed the basement, attic, or garage as their own, and tricked it out as a guy's paradise. His other notable credits include ESPN's sports-fantasy reality series "I'd Do Anything," National Lampoon's "Greek Games", TBS' "Movies for Guys Who Like Movies" and "FXM Friday Nights" on FX, among others. Behind the scenes, Gray also created and co-hosted the sketch comedy show "A Guy Walks Into a Bar," with George Wendt of the "Cheers" fame.
Born in St. Louis, and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Gray now divides his time between Los Angeles, the historic mining town of Bisbee, Arizona, and his childhood home in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona who has several cats and an astonishing collection of classic cars and motorcycles.
Follow George on Instagram @GeorgeGray
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1/28/2026
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Vaughan Reilly to ConversationsRadio Ep.214
We were thrilled to feature New York based actress Vaughan Reilly. She is best known for her portrayal
of Maude Ivory in 'The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes'
Vaughan was born in New York City and made her television debut at age 9 in 'Russian Doll' opposite Natasha Lyonne. She stars as Nora, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas in Halina Reijn's, 'Babygirl' and is recurring as Teen Kacey in 'Long Bright River' and Guest Stars on 'Law & Order, SVU' and 'Chicago Med'. Vaughan's next big project releases on Netflix in 2026.
In her downtime, Vaughan enjoys singing and playing guitar. her favorite band is Green Day. She is fluent in Spanish and a straight A student.
Follow Vaughan on Instagram @vaughan_reilly
Check out her webpage VaughanReilly.com
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12/17/2025
Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actress Audrey Lynn Marie to ConversationsRadio Ep.213.
Audrey Lynn-Marie is based in Atlanta, Georgia. At five, she got her start in local theater. She soon began booking film and television roles by eight. Since then, she has appeared in several commercials, short films and television movies. Audrey stars as 'Charlotte' in
Five Nights at Freddy's 2.
You can catch Audrey as Shawna in the new film 'MERV' streaming on Prime!
She can also be seen as 'Charlie Forster' in the Lifetime movie 'Don't Let Him Find You'
Audrey continues to train in on-camera acting, improvisation, theater, and dance. She also has a strong background in martial arts-earning her second-degree black belt at age eleven-as well as horseback riding, both of which contribute to her versatility and physicality as a performer.
Outside of performing, Audrey enjoys reading, crafting, playing Minecraft, and spending time with her family and friends. Dedicated and hardworking, she is committed to growing her career, developing new on-set skills, and bringing characters to life with authenticity and passion.
You can follow Audrey on Instagram @audrey_lynn_marie
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(11/19/2025)
Mike and co-host, actress Callie Walker welcomed back, Canadian actress, singer songwriter & dancer
Mia Bella to ConversationsRadio.
Based in Vancouver, BC, Mia has previously been featured on ConversationsRadio and frequently co-hosts episodes. This amazing actress has appeared on numerous film/tv projects and is busy building her music career too.
Mia Bella is known for her role as Lydia in the Canadian comedy series 'Popularity Papers' airing in Canada on YTV and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV, available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming. It also streams on Hulu in the U.S. In addition to ‘Popularity Papers’ she's known for her recurring role as 'Kali' - the blue alien on Disney's 'Gabby Duran & the Unsittables.' Other credits include 'Young Jessica' in ‘Lost in Space’ and she has appeared in ‘Child’s Play’ and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.
Mia Bella's new music out. Her new song 'Pretty When I Cry' and more of her originals are available on download platforms everywhere - including Spotify and Apple Music!
You can check out Mia's music on and more original music on YouTube!
Follow Mia on Instagram @mimieverafter
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11/12/25
Filmmaker Blake Calhoun joined Mike and cohosts, actresses Presley Richardson and Kennedy Celeste on episode to talk about his Indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape.'
Blake is a Texas-based filmmaker with a track record of creating bold, independent work. He has produced and directed feature films and digital series, including the award-winning shows Pink and Continuum.
His work spans both indie and studio collaborations: he directed and produced Exposed for Warner Bros. Television alongside executive producer McG, and partnered with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine, as well as Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry, and also Legendary Entertainment to bring the popular young adult series Morganville to life. With a passion for innovative storytelling, Blake continues to push the boundaries of independent filmmaking.
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Follow Blake on Instagram @watchblake
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(10-29-2025)
Mike and cohost, actress Presley Richardson welcomed actress/model Kennedy Celeste to ConversationsRadio episode 201 to chat about her role as 'Carrie' - in Blake Calhoun's indie film 'Casey Makes a Mixtape' - starring opposite Presley Richardson 'Casey' & Julian Hilliard 'Craig' in this nostalgic coming-of-age feature set in 1980s Texas, before MP3s when cassette tapes were the norm and you had to record your own mix of your favorite music.
Filmed entirely in Texas, 'Casey Makes a Mixtape' described as a love letter to small-town summers, mixtapes, and messy growing pains is getting fantastic reviews. It shows the power of indie film and the amazing cast does a fantastic job bringing this story to life. Kennedy is thrilled and honored to be a part of it. This was a really fun podcast and we look forward to more stellar performances from Kennedy.
Follow Kennedy Celeste on Instagram @kennedy_celeste_
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10/15/2025
Mike and cohost - actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed Actress Presley Richardson to ConversationsRadio Ep.209.
Presley Richardson is a rising teen actress most known for her role as Christine on
Disney’s Pretty Freekin Scary where her humor and charm quickly made her a fan favorite.
Presley has honed her acting craft and her hard work and commitment is reflected in numerous projects including her starring role as ‘Olvia’ in Madison Wolfe’s short film Acorn, Iowa. Equally impressive is Presley’s role as ‘Bennett’ - fighting with rival children to take control of an abandoned theme park after a virus kills all of earths adults
‘The Park’ – written and directed by Shal Ngo.
With a natural ability to bring authenticity and emotional depth to her performances, Presley delivers command performances in heartfelt, character-driven stories.
In Presley’s latest film ‘Casey Makes a Mixtape’ she plays the lead character ‘Casey’ In this nostalgic coming-of-age feature set in 1980s Texas, before MP3s when cassette tapes were the norm and you had to record your own mix of your favorite music. Filmed entirely in Texas, it’s described as a love letter to small-town summers, mixtapes, and messy growing pains. Casey Makes a Mixtape is available on Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango, YouTube and GooglePlay!
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Presley Richardson has caught the attention of many. She continues to impress audiences and filmmakers alike with her charisma, versatility, and professionalism. Beyond acting, Presley is passionate about music and storytelling, influences that guide her creative journey as her career continues to grow. She is one to keep on your radar.
Follow Presley on Instagram @presley_richardson
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10/1/2025
Mike and cohost, Callie Walker welcomed back Canadian actress Madison Brydges to ConversationsRadio! Maddie is a Canadian born actor best known for her role as ‘Paige’ on the Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys. Madison has been recognized and achieved a Young Artist Award, Young Entertainers Award and a Joey Award for her role as Jo in Love You Like Christmas. In addition to her awards, she has received both a Young Artist Award and Joey Award nomination for her roles in Murdoch Mysteries, Flatliners and Numbers, as well as a Joey Award nomination for her music video Walk the Walk .
Her early work includes her role as ‘April’ on the Canadian TVOKids series Big Top Academy & Big Top Academy: School’s Out Edition. Maddie recurred as ‘Vanessa’ in The Hardy Boys series on Hulu. Maddie also appears as ‘Ricklynn’ in The TV sitcom The Parker Andersons.
Madison is an award-winning competitive dancer in both Canada and the USA and has received numerous accolades in all genres of dance.
Always having the love and passion for performance, dance and theatre, Madison is quickly becoming known for the characters she brings to life. Whether lending dramatic authenticity or a natural comedic flair to her roles, she graces the screen and stage with remarkable range and an original captivating style.
Follow Madison on Instagram @madisonbrydges
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9/17/2025
Mike and cohost, Actress Lexi Janicek welcome back Chicago based actress Stella Grace Fitzgerald. Stella booked her first TV role in 2021 as Becca Clarton - a young girl from a troubled family on NBC's 'Chicago PD .' In early summer of 2022, she was cast as Kassie Hughes - the daughter of a factory worker in' The Dancing Monkey,' directed by Chandler Wild. This feature film, scheduled to be released this summer, is an adaptation of the classic play ‘The Hairy Ape’ by Eugene O'Neill.
Stella Grace's is well known for the role of ‘Princess Issa’ in the Netflix 2-part epic space opera 'Rebel Moon,' directed by Zack Snyder. Prior to that role, she was a guest star on Peacock's 'Mrs. Davis' playing a young Betty Gilpin.
New projects are on the way. Coming September 27th, Stella will play a young 'Courtney Stodden' in the Lifetime movie 'I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story' and look for Stella starring opposite Nate Bargatze and Mandy Moore in 'The Breadwinner' coming to theaters in March, 2026.
In addition to her work on TV/Film, Stella has appeared in numerous commercials and has modeled for several clothing brands. When she's not auditioning or modeling, she sings and plays guitar in a pop rock band and is playing flag football. We had a blast catching up with Stella.
You can follow Stella on Instagram @stellagracefitzgerald
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8/27/2025
Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski chatted with actress Kariana Karhu on ConversationsRadio Ep.206.
Kariana stars as young 'Lauren Lane' - opposite Sophie Turner in 'TRUST' - now in theaters!
Kariana is an American film and television actress. After enjoying early success in commercials with many well-known brands, including a Super Bowl commercial with Children's Health, she seamlessly transitioned to supporting roles in several full-length feature films. At the age of seven, she booked the pivotal role of Lily Nill in Amazon Prime's 2021 original series 'Panic' - appearing in nine of the ten episodes.
In 2023, she starred in the title role of Hope in a short film 'Hope' that won her several best acting awards in the film festival circuit, including a Special Jury award of Outstanding Acting Achievement.
Kariana most recently wrapped filming Bethesda, an upcoming thriller directed by the multi-talented Lewis brothers and starring an ensemble cast to include Max Martini, Brianna Hildebrand, James Landry Hebert and Drew Van Acker. Bethesda is set to be released sometime in 2026.
Known for her innate ability to bring characters to life in compelling and charismatic ways, along with her talent for enhancing a role while working within both scripted and improvised dialogue that, as others in the industry have said, brings more to the table with her performances, Kariana is establishing herself as a standout actress and one to watch as she continues to develop complex and creative characters in the roles she takes on. She’s tested for series regular roles with Disney Branded Television two times in the last year.
Follow Kariana on Instgagram @KarianaKarhu
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8/13/2025
Joining Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker - it's Memphis-based music duo ‘Isabella&Sebastian’
Isabella DeFir and Sebastian Stephens return to CoversationsRadio for Ep.205!
Together, Isabella&Sebastian write, record and co-produce their own original music.
It’s a successful collaboration that works - featuring what’s described as a “hook-filled retro vibe with a forward-looking feel.” Their humor and stage presence combine to deliver an original fresh take representing the best of indie pop.
Isabella&Sebastian’s just released their first album 'Is Anybody Listenting' and we look forward to debuting their new music.
Isabella&Sebastian music is available on your favorite download platform and on their hompage
Follow Isabella&Sebastian on Instagram @isabellasebastianofficial
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7/30/2025
Actress/dancer/singer Kinley Cunningham joined Mike and cohost actress Zoe Bernard on ConversationsRadio Ep.204 Kinley stars as 'Kombucha' - a series regular on Nickelodeon's 'The Thundermans Undercover.'
Kinley's showbiz career began with dance training in 2018. She quickly started to make a name for herself on the LA dance scene as well as the competition circuit, receiving her first two national titles in the Summer of 2020 at the age of 9. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, like everyone else, Kinley started taking classes from home, and her parents recognizing her talent started posting the combos on Instagram. She was prolific, posting a new dance every day for months. Her high energy videos started to go viral, quickly growing an audience.
KInley decided early on that she wanted to do it all - Not just dance, but she also wanted to act and sing. She signed with a talent agent soon after and started going on auditions.
Kinley continues to hone her skills as an actress and dancer grateful for her success.
In 2024, she released her debut music single and video 'Heart Beats' and has new projects in the works.
Thanks to Kinley Cunningham for taking time out to join us on ConversationsRadio!
You can follow Kinley on Instagram @Kinleyfullout
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7/23/25
Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski featuredIreland Lily Briody on Ep.203. Originally from Detroit, Micigan, Ireland has come a long way in such a short time. At just 6-years-old, Ireland booked her first commercial. Multiple bookings soon followed.
In the last 6 years, Ireland has also appeared in over 20 Commercial – including brands such as Spectrum,
Mattel, Shopify, Got2Glow and more. Since moving to LA a few years ago, Ireland has worked nonstop! In 2021,
Ireland landed a starring role in the award-winning short film ‘New Beginnings’ and appeared with Alfonso Ribeiro in a Ryan Reynolds produced skit in ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live in Front of a Studio Audience’ special. In 2022, she booked an episode of ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary’ and co-starred as ‘Ruby’ in the Lifetime movie
‘Nanny Dearest’ in 2023.
Ireland loves the camera and she grabbed the attention of agents and talent scouts early on. Since moving to California, Ireland has projects in the works and continues to hone her craft. When she’s not in front of a camera, Ireland love spending time at the beach or pool. She enjoys panting and playing Minecraft with friends/family from around the country. Her favorite subjects in school are Math and Theatre.
Check out Ireland's homepage https://www.irelandbriody.com
Follow Ireland on Instagram @irelandlilyb
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2/18/2025
Brynn Cummings - Ventriloquist and Magician returns, joining Mike and cohosts Kayden Tokarski and Callie Walker on ConversationsRadio for Episode 202!
Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18. She last joined us back in 2023 on Ep.152.
Brynn Cummings is an award-winner! She took 1st place at the prestigious 82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan.
Building on her success, Brynn triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven - an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed, and at 10, she was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: ‘Try This At Home Too' television program.
Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism. We want to thank Brynn for taking time out to join us to catch up.
Check out Brynn's homepage www.brynncummings.com
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Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18.
Brynn is a talented 14-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. In 2023, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the Semi Finals on NBC's America’s Got Talent season 18.
6/5/2025
Episode 201 - NYC actress Gigi Grace joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello on ConversationsRadio!
Gigi can be seen in episodes of drama series 'The Better Sister' recurring as a young 'Nicky Taylor' - streaming
on Prime Video.
Based in New York and Rhode Island, Gigi is an actress, singer and dancer. Her love of the performing arts began early. At just 6-years, Gigi began her journey performing in musical theatre produtions. It soon became apparent that acting was a path she wanted to follow and has since built a stellar resume' which includes numerous short films, on-stage productions and an Off-Broadway Shakespearian production too. Gigi has stage reading credits as well.
In addtion to her work on 'The Better Sister' she portays a soccer girl on S1-E2 of 'Lioness' (Paramount+) and 'Catherine #1' in ep.1 of 'Fleishman is in Trouble' (Hulu)
Splitting her time between New York and Rhode Island, Gigi is consistantly honeing her craft. She sings, plays guitar, songwrites, swims, practices mixed martial arts. she is a professional-level dancer. She is a member of the National Honors Society and attends an accredited online school.
In her spare moments, Gigi can be found listening to vinyl; watching films/series; writing and playing music; going to live concerts/theater; reading books; and traveling. Gigi is an avid music fan.
Creating art is her passion.
Follow Gigi on Instagram @_gigigrace_
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5/21/2025
Actor Jake Getman
It’s Episode 200!
A very special episode! Mike and ConversationsRadio Alumni cohosts Joey Vieira, Simone Lockhart, Mia Bella,
Violet Tinnirello, Kensington Tallman and Callie Walker welcomed actor Jake Getman for our 200th episode.
Jake is currently featured in a national Apple commercial (Apple Intelligence – “Big Flex Son”) and voices a character in the new streaming podcast Montecito, now available on YouTube and all podcast platforms. He was also recently cast in a supporting role in Rush Week, an upcoming independent horror feature currently in development. His credits include Cheaper by the Dozen on Disney+, Just Roll With It on Disney Channel, American Dad! on TBS & Hulu, Cars 3 As Told By LEGO Bricks for Disney Consumer Products (with over 365+ million views on YouTube), and a voiceover role as Flounder from The Little Mermaid for a Disney project recorded pre-COVID.
Jake recently co-created, co-produced, and starred in FLAGGED, a thriller/suspense ensemble short film made for the 2025 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The film’s post-production sound was mixed at Waterman Sound Studio by owner Joe Schultz — a full-circle moment for Jake, who had previously recorded there for Pixar’s animated feature Elio. Schultz generously donated his time and studio to support the project, spending nine hours with Jake, the film’s editor, and producer on the final sound mix.
This episode was a blast. It was an honor to have Jake Getman with us for this epic celebration.
You can follow Jake on Instagram @jakegetman
Thanks everyone for supporting ConversationsRadio.
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4/30/2025
Mike, and cohosts, actors Kayden Tokarski and Romyn Smith sat down with award-winning Director, Producer & Cinematographer Rick Bakewell on episode 199.
Rick has spent the last 20 years working as a Director, Producer, and Director of Photography for commercials, branded content, narrative films, corporate, music videos, and documentaries. Recently,
Bakewell is the Writer and Director of the movie 'Rroswell Delirium' - which has gone on to win more than 100 awards. It's availabe on AppleTV, Amazon Prime. He is known for a number of projects for LightForcePictures - A production company he founded in 2004. Rick and his Production Team have received over 126 Awards commending their work in Film & Television.
A member of the Producers Guild, IATSE, DSC, IDA, Society of Camera Operators, & The Television Academy Rick Bakewell recently filmed and is currently co-producing 'Life After The Goonies' and Life After Grease. Most recently, Bakewell had the honor of filming the launch of the Blue Origin Rocket which carrried an all female crew into space. Follow Rick on Instagram @RickBakewell Enjoy the Podcast!
4/10/2025
Mike and cohost, Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton welcomed Bruce Scott on ConversationsRadio.
With a career spanning some 30 years, Bruce is a familiar voice heard in both Southern California and the Bay Area.
From 2012 to 2025, Bruce was the afternoon host on KOST 103.5 FM in Southern California and then moved north to the Bay Area and did morningson KBAY 94.5 FM in San Jose.
Bruce worked a couple of jobs outside of radio but eventually made it back to Southern California and in March, 2025 joined the on-air staff at Go Country 105 FM. You can catch him weekday morning on LA's only country music station.
Thrilled to be back on LA radio, Bruce is settling in and is excited about this new chapter in his life and career. Mike and Jim enjoyed chatting with him about his new radio gig, his return to Southern California and everything in between. He is also a drummer and played in a band up north.
Catch Bruce Scott weekdays mornings on LA's only country radio station
Go Country 105 FM
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(3/26/2025)
Actress Emma Rose Smith joined Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski on ConversationsRadio Ep.197!
Best known for her recurring role as 'Florie' on AMC’s Mayfair Witches, Emma Rose has recurred as
Sophie 'Atwater' on Max's The Pitt and a supporting role as 'Mackenzie Porter' in Lifetime's The Lies We Bury.
Emma also appeared in UpTv’s Something’s Brewing, in the feature film The Road to Galena, and in numerous commercials. She is a two-time ‘Best Child Actress’ award winner for her lead role in the film The Game.
Emma is also a singer/dancer who has performed in over 12 musicals.
Follow Emma Rose on Instagram @emmarosesmith11
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(3/12/2025)
Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed actress Emma Shannon to ConversationsRadio Ep.196
Emma Shannon has found success in film, TV and Voiceover. With early appearances on Grey's Anatomy, Black-ish, Bunk'd, Fuller House, Heathers, Henry Danger and her voice work on Finding Dory, Little People, Whisker Haven Tales with Palace Pets and the video game The Last of Us: Part2, Emma's resume' is impressive. But Wait! There's More!
Emma is well known for her recurring role as Young Judy Gemstone on the HBO Original Series
The Righteous Gemstones. As well, she starred as Betty Rizzo on episodes of the series Grease: The Rise of the Pink Ladies, Pepper on the FX series Better Things. She starred as Nyx - a series regular on Disney's Pretty Freekin Scary and has made multiple appearanceson Jimmy Kimmel LIVE.
Look for Emma Shannon as young Judy on Season 4 of The Righteous Gemstones.
You can follow Emma on Instagram @iamemmashannon
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(2/27/2025)
Actor Jacob Laval joined Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello ConversationsRadio Ep. 195.
Jacob stars as ‘Austin LeRette’ in the new Lionsgate movie ‘The Unbreakable Boy’ now in theaters.
The film is based on the book ‘The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage and a Story of Unconditional Love’ by Scott LeRette and Susy Flory.
Jacob is perhaps best known for his role in the acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Netflix special
'JOHN MULANEY & THE SACK LUNCH BUNCH.' He was recently seen in HBO Max’s holiday film
'8-BIT CHRISTMAS' opposite Neil Patrick Harris and Steven Zahn as well as a series regular in the critically acclaimed HBO alternate history miniseries 'THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA' opposite Winona Ryder and appeared in several episodes of Season 51 of ‘Sesame Street.’
In 2019, Jacob made his Broadway debut, starring in the Tennessee Williams play - THE ROSE TATTOO, alongside Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei.
Jacob currently resides in New York City. He loves baseball and college football, especially the NY Yankees and Florida State Seminoles and is passionate about video games, Harry Potter, and all things Disney.
You can follow Jacob Laval on Instagram @jacoblaval
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1/29/2025
Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcomed back Vancouver actress Sophia Powers to episode 194!
Sophia Powers first joined us in early 2024 and has cohosted on ConversationsRadio as well.
This brilliant Canadian actress had designs on acting from an early age. At 8, she made it known that this was a path she wanted to take.
Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox’ alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on Season 4 of Canada's hit comedy 'Son of a Critch' - airing on CBC and CBCGem in Canada.
Her future shines bright and it’s exciting to see what she does next. We look forward to learning more about her journey and aspirations. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume’ is any indication, it’s safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist!
It’s always a pleasure when Sophia joins us on ConversationsRadio. Sophia recently spent a Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official
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12/20/2024
Actress Rachel Stubington joined Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker a for episode 193 as we close out 2024!
Rachel can currently be seen starring opposite Harrison Ford, Jason Segel and Lukita Maxwell as 'Summer' on the AppleTV+ series 'Shrinking' which has just been greenlit for season 3. You can also catch Rachel in the pilot episode of ABC's 'Doctor Odyssey' streaming on HULU.
Rachel Stubington is a Southern California native and fell in love with theatre early on. She is a UCLA graduate.
We had a blast chatting with Rachel and look forward to seeing what Shrinking, season 3 has in store for her!
Catch seasons 1 and 2 - streaming on AppleTV+
Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelstubington
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12/11/22024
Atlanta actress Aline O’Neill joined Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker for a fantastic chat on episode 192!
Aline currently stars as ‘Tonya’ on the teen horror series ‘Hysteria’ – now streaming on Peacock! She is also known for her role as ‘Emma Compano’ on the Hulu series ‘Will Trent’
Aline O’Neill is also known for her work in a number of short films, including her award-winning performance as ‘Penny’ the Bell Hop, in ‘The Dwell Hotel’ directed by - Christian Eaves.
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Aline has done it all! With television, feature film, short film, and professional theatre credits, her resume' shines bright!
Be sure and follow Aline on Instagram @alineoneill
Checkout her homepage alineoneill.com
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(12/5/24)
Actress Lexi Janicek returns to ConversationsRadio – joining Mike and cohost, actress
Violet Tinnirello for Ep. 191!
Based in Nashville, Lexi is well known for her role as science wiz ‘Lisa Loud’ on Nickelodeon’s 'The Really Loud House' as well as films ‘A Loud House Christmas’ and ‘A Really Haunted Loud House.’
After two successful seasons, the popular series has come to a close but it's not going away. Episodes will air on Paramount+ soon.
Inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series, she decided to dive in and see if acting was something she could do. They found an agency in Nashville and she was off and running.
In addition to her role as Lisa Loud, her credits include AppleTV's 'Echo 3' her role opposite Allison Janney and Ben Platt as a younger Kristen Bell - 'Alice' in 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' as well as Lexi's breakout role on the NBC series 'Ordinary Joe' playing young Jenny. Lexi has also lent her VO talents to the animated series 'Duck & Goose' as the voice or Bunny the rabbit,
Lexi Janicek was with us back in July on Ep.181 and we are thrilled that she joined us once again.
A fun chat with a standout actress. Lexi has projects in the works. Stay Tuned!
Follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek
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(10/30/2024)
Mike and co-host, actor Callum Shoniker welcomed Actress/Singer/Dancer Mia Bella on ConversationsRadio.
Based in Vancouver, BC Mia has previously been featured on ConversationsRadio and regularly co-hosts podcasts episodes. Mia currently stars opposite Glee Dango and Callum Shoniker in 'Popularity Papers' - a Canadian comedy series follows middle-school besties as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humor and heart.
Popularity Papers airs in Canada on YTV and streams LIVE on-demand on STACKTV - available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming.
It now streams on Hulu in the U.S.
She has appeared on numerous film and tv projects and is busy with her music career.
Mia Bella has new music! Her single 'Just Wanna Dance' drops 11/8 on Spotify and your favorite
music download platform.
Follow Mia on Instagram @miabellasofficial
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(10/24/2024)
Mike and cohost, actress Callie Walker welcome Actress Sophia Powers to episode 189!
Sophia Powers is back with us on ConversationsRadio. She first joined us in early 2024 and has cohosted on the podcast too. This brilliant Canadian actress had designs on acting from an early age. At 8, she made it known that this was a path she wanted to take.
Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox’ alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on Season 4 of Canada's hit comedy 'Son of a Critch' - (coming in 2025) airing on CBC in Canada and The CW in the U.S.
Her future shines bright and it’s exciting to see what she does next. We look forward to learning more about her journey and aspirations. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume’ is any indication, it’s safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist!
It’s always a pleasure when Sophia joins on ConversationsRadio. Sophia recently spent a couple of weeks
in Japan and we can't wait to hear about her trip'
Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official
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10/16/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed back actress Skywalker Hughes
to ConversationsRadio Episode 188!
An established actress with a impressive resume, Skywalker is a dual citizen of the USA and Canada. She first signed with an agent in early 2021 and since, has made a name for herself working alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. She is known for her role as 'Ashley Schmitt' - the lead role in the Lionsgate feature film 'Ordinary Angels' Starring opposite Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson.
She was cast as Sheridan Pickett, a series regular, on the Paramount Plus drama series, Joe Pickett - based on the New York Times bestselling book series penned by author, C.J. Box. ' Joe Pickett' became the "Most-Watched Series of All Time" on the Spectrum streaming service and was quickly renewed for a second season. Shortly after renewal it was purchased by Paramount Plus. You can catch Skywalker in all 20 episodes of the series.
By the time second season had wrapped Skywalker had already landed another series lead on the highly acclaimed Fox anthology series, 'Accused'. She stars alongside Oscar-Winner Keith Carradine in the season finale as JoJo Carlson making history as the series' first lead young actor! Accused was quickly renewed
for a second season.
As a VO Artist, Skywalker is the voice behind the 'Side Table Drawer' in Season 5 of the popular Nickelodeon animated series Blues Clues and You and guest starred as the voice of Frankie on Season 9 of Nickelodeon's 'Paw Patrol.'
She also guest starred as Sonia Manzano on the new children's series 'Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.'
Coming soon, Look for Skywalker to star alongside Rashida Jones, Kate McKinnon and Daveed Riggs in 'In the Blink of an Eye' and catch her in the Live Action animated film 'I, Object'
Follow Skywalker on Instagram @skywalker.hughes
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10/2/2024
An Amazing Episode! Mike and cohost, Memphis based actor/musician Sebastian Stephens featured Southern California actress and musical prodigy Zoe Bernard on Ep.187!
Zoe Bernard was born into a showbiz family. At age 8, Zoe did her first film, followed by a few shorts. Next, she landed a great commercial spot for Nickelodeon and also was cast as young Hannah Stocking in the viral YouTube Videos. From there, Zoe booked several films. Among them, Zoe is well known as Bernice in Wes Andersen’s 'Asteroid City' alongside Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and a stellar cast.
Musically, Zoe is an advanced drummer, bassist, keyboardist, and guitarist and plays in a number of bands including San Diego based 'Kid Tributes.'
Coming in early 2025, look for Zoe Bernard to appear as 'Cowgirl Monica' in 'Switch Up'
Follow Zoe Bernard on Instagram @zoebernard11
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9/25/2024
Mike and cohost, Northern California musician Bella Rayne featured musician, singer and songwriter Francesca Tarantino on ConversationsRadio Ep.186!
*Orlando based Francesca Tarantino (francescatarantino.com) is making her mark as a young musician and shows no signs of slowing down. Her songwriting skills coupled with amazing vocals and guitar playing have put Francesca on the map. Influenced by the classic rock era, she is quickly getting recognized for her raw talent and stellar guitar solos. Inspirations include Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Heart’s Nancy and Nancy Wison as well as Avril Lavigne and Paramore. Tarantino is motivated to grow as an artist, creating unique rock music while making each composition unique.
Francesca has twice performed at the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in
Cleveland, Ohio and hopes to travel the country soon playing as many shows as she can! Francesca has also sung the National Anthem at numerous sporting events including the Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, and Orlando Magic to name a few.*
With 4 singles released, which are available on all platforms, Francesca is actively writing with a new song dropping early 2025! Tarantino is motivated to grow as an artist, creating unique rock music while making each composition unique. Francesca loves meeting people and is active on social media!
Be sure to follow along on her journey on Instagram @francescatmusic
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9/12/2024
Music duo ‘Isabelle&Sebastian’ (Isabella DeFir and Sebastian Stephens) joined Mike and cohost actress Callie Walker on ConversationsRadio Ep.185!
Isabella&Sebastian write, record and co-produce their own original music. It’s a successful collaboration that works - featuring what’s described as a “hook-filled retro vibe with a forward-looking feel.” Their humor and stage presence combine to deliver an original fresh take representing the best of indie pop.
Isabella DeFir, (19) is a passionate singer and lyricist who picked up her first mic at the age of five and started releasing her first songs by the age of 15. Her deeply inspired lyrics and musical vision are many lifetimes beyond her age, with her beautifully unique tone and songwriting places Isabella in a league of her own. She invites the world to share in personal vulnerability at the intersection of her heart and soul.
Sebastian Stephens, (12) got his first drum kit for his third birthday, grabbed his drumsticks and hasn’t come up for air since. A pitch-perfect multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and actor, Seba started earning his first paycheck playing bass, drums, and guitar by the time he was in kindergarten. He attends Berklee College of Music Online, where he became the youngest student in the history of Berklee to earn multiple certifications. As an accomplished stage and screen actor since 10, has appeared in the Broadway series ‘School of Rock, The Musical’ and in
Wes Anderson’s critically acclaimed major motion picture, ‘Asteroid City.’
Isabella&Sebastian’s new single ‘Venom Veins’ dropped on 9/12 and is available on Spotify and your favorite download platform!
Special thanks to actress and musician Zoe Bernard for dropping by to say hello!
Follow Isabella&Sebastian on Instagram @isabellasebastianofficial
8/22/2024
Returning guest Neska Rose joined Mike and cohost, actress Isabelle Anaya on ConversationsRadio Ep.184
Neska is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter and actress based in Los Angeles. She last joined us on
ConversationsRadio Ep.97 in 2021.
Neska performs with Libi as a musical act. While Neska writes and creates music, playing the guitar.
Libi joins in as a harmonist and pianist. They perform at many venues in LA, including The Hotel Cafe, Hotel Ziggy, Whisky A Go Go, and more. In addition to music, the sisters also pursue acting and screenwriting. Together, they wrote and performed in the Nickelodeon sketch show 'Nick Shorts.’ Neska recently appeared in the Apple TV series 'Extrapolations' opposite David Schwimmer and Daveed Diggs, and also acted in Nickelodeon's 'Drama Club' as Gertie. Neska and Libi post "Tiny Desk"-styled videos of their original songs on their YouTube channel to showcase their passion for performing.
Neska has released an EP, including the single "Epithets", which was produced by six-time Grammy-winning producer David Greenbaum, known for his work with Beck, Tom Morello, and Beabadobee. The other two tracks off the EP, "Shelly" and "The Pit", were produced by Neska, Noam Fainer, and her twin sister Libi Rose.
Neska's music and new EP is available on Spotify!
Support this amazing Indie Artist!
You can follow Neska on Instagram @iamneska
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8/14/2024
Mike and cohost, Award-Winning actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed actress Callie Walker to
ConversationsRadio Ep.183.
Nashville nativeCallie Walker is a Los Angeles-based actress and voiceover artist. She’s best known for her work on the hit web series “Dhar Mann.”
Having grown up in Nashville, Tennessee, Callie was all about sports and academic life. She eventually discovered acting and the arts in the 11th grade when she chose to attend an Arts school with designs on a theatre major which changed her trajectory a bit.
While initially, Walker was not huge lover of theatre, she changed her major to
Film Production learning the ropes of the Behind-the-Scenes side of making films. This is when she fell in love with acting. She landed in Southern California and is making her way as a working actress.
At 20-year-old Callie is staying just as busy outside of Hollywood, working towards completing a pre-law Bachelor’s degree at Penn State.
Coming soon, you can catch her in the Paramount+ original series 'Socorro' directed by Rodrigo Ugalde and Andres Beltrán and 'Josephine' on Amazon Prime.
You can follow Callie Walker on Instagram @itscalliewalker
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7/31/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Lily Brooks O'Briant had a great time chatting with actress Chloe Coleman about her new film My Spy: The Eternal City and her role as 'Sophie' starring opposite Dave Bautista - Streaming on Prime.
Chloe is a phenomenal actress with an impressive resume’. big break happened at just 6 years old when she was cast as ‘Skye Carlson’ in HBO’s Emmy-Winning series Big Little Lies.
Now 15, she’s gone on to appear on numerous film and television projects. Her credits include Avatar: The Way of Water, Marry Me – alongside Luke Wilson and Jennifer Lopez, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with
Chris Pine, Hugh Grant and Michelle Rodriguez, Pain Hustlers with Emily Blunt and Gunpowder Milkshake with
Karen Gillan.
Chloe can be seen opposite Adam Driver in the action/adventure feature 65 and had a dramatic role as
‘Poppy’ - a young cancer patient on episodes of the AppleTV series Life By Ella.
Catch her as Nevaeh in episodes of the comedy sci-fi series Upload – Now on Prime.
Follow Chloe on Instagram @CholeChase Coleman
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7/18/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Lexi Janicek - 'Lisa Loud' on
'The Really Loud House' now in its 2nd season on Nickelodeon.
Lexi was inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series. She decided to dive in and see if acting was something she could do. They found an agency in Nashville and she was off and running.
Lexi has built an impressive resume'. In addition to her role as Lisa Loud, other projects include AppleTV's 'Echo 3' her role opposite Allison Janney and Ben Platt as a younger Kristen Bell - 'Alice' in 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' as well as Lexi's breakout role on the NBC series 'Ordinary Joe'
playing young Jenny.
Lexi Janicek is also a stellar voiceover artist lending her VO talents as the voice or Bunny the rabbit on the animated series 'Duck & Goose'.
Follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek
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7/10/24
Mike and cohost, 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton featured New Jersey Indie band WATERSTREET on ConversationsRadio. Dave Paulson (Guitar and Vocals) Brendon Gardner (Bass) and Julia Aiello (Vocals) joined us for a wonderful chat about the band's early beginnings, their new music - Decaf Daydream and playing live shows in New Jersey and New York.
Inspired by the northwest hills of NJ in the shadow of the Appalachian Ridge, Water Street creates a new version of Indie, mixing soulful acoustic melodies with rugged rock and roll bursts, enticing sax riffs, and a driving rhythm section with some hints of funk which combine to create a uniquely new, Pop/Indie-Folk/Roots sound.
The band first adopted the name Water Street from the location where the band would meet to practice, write and hone their craft. They took the name as a nod to their roots, reflecting the close sense of community bonding them to their town, each other, and their work.
With 3 albums and a series of single releases, Water Street was signed by Philadelphia Indie label Free Dive Collective in the spring of 2024 and released their first song 'Decaf Daydream' with the label.
For upcoming new music and show dates, Check out waterstreetofficial.com
Follow WATERSTREET on Instagram @waterstreetofficial
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6/26/2024
Mike and returning cohost – actress Violet Tinnirello were thrilled to feature returning guest and occasional podcast cohost, actress Kensington Tallman to ConversationsRadio episode 179. Kensington currently stars as the voice of ‘Riley’ in Pixar’s animated sequel, ‘Inside Out 2’ - Currently Number 1 worldwide with the second biggest box office opening domestically of all time.
We talked about the movie with Kensington about the process of booking this stellar role and she shared some insights into the making of ‘Inside Out 2’ and why it’s resonating with so many. To date, the movie has grossed over $800 Million and is on target to exceed $1 Billion!
Kensington Tallman is no stranger to voiceover. She’s the voice of ‘Gauge’ in Disney Juniors FIREBUDS and has voiced the character ‘Honey Bear’ on episodes of Nickelodeon’s ‘Bossy Bear’ as well as lending her vocal talents to
‘The ‘SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ and many other animations projects.
Kensington is well known for her role as ‘Bianca Magic’ on Nickelodeon’s Drama Club, and
‘Tifany Highlander’ on That Girl Lay Lay. She currently stars as ‘Lucy’ on the MAX series Home Sweet Rome
(filmed in Italy) and can be seen opposite Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard as ‘Teen Ginny’ in the film, Summer Camp!
We thank Kensington Tallman of joining us again on ConversationsRadio.
You can follow Kensington on Instagram @heykensington
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6/18/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski welcome returning guest, actress Georgia MacPhail to ConversationsRadio!
Based in Southern California, Georgia MacPhail is best known for her breakout role in Kevin Costner's
‘Horizon: An American Saga' in which she plays a young lead ’Elizabeth Kittredge’ opposite Sienna Miller,
Sam Worthington, Will Patton and Michael Rooker. Horizon: An American Saga. – Part 1 opens in theaters June 28th and Part 2 hits theaters on August 16th. MacPhail recently returned from France where she attended the Cannes Film Festival for the screening.
Georgia also stars alongside ConversationsRadio alumni Kayden Tokarski, Kylee Levien and Romyn Smith in
Roswell Delirium – directed by Richard Bakewell.
When Georgia is not in front of the camera, she loves to travel. She enjoys playing basketball and writes her own music too.
Follow Georgia on Instagram @missgeorgiamacphail
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6/12/2024
Actress Sam Morelos joined Mike and co-host, actress Isabella Blake-Thomas on ConversationsRadio. She last joined us on Ep.139 back in February of 2023 and it's great to have her back. Sam stars as Nikki on 'That '90s Show' - returning to NETFLIX June 27th for Season 2. We chatted about her role and life in the Forman garage. Sam can also be seen as 'Zellie' on Disney' 'Descendants: The Rise of Red' - Coming to Disney+ July 12th.
Sam Morelos is and actress, director and musician based in Southern California. She is also known for her work on the short film 'Forgetting Nobody.'
Follow Sam Morales on Instagram @morelos_sam
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6/10/2024
A chat about EVIL
Executive Producer and Writer Rockne S. O’Bannon - creator of such projects as Alien Nation and Farscape, joined Mike to talk about the series ‘EVIL’ – now in it’s 4th and final season on Paramount+. Returning are Skylar Gray and Dalya Knapp (Lila and Laura Bouchard) sat with us as well for a chat about the series and their roles on the show. Both are established actresses and have delivered stellar performances on EVIL as have Brooklyn Shuck (Lynn) and
Maddy Crocco (Lexis) the Bouchard daughters.
Rockne, Dalya and Skylar have joined us previously to talk about EVIL – which has consistently received rave reviews. You can catch Season 1 & 2 on Netflix!
EVIL, Season 4 is now streaming weekly on Paramount+
Follow Rockne on Instagram @rockne_s_obannon
As well, follow Dalya Knapp @dalyaknapp and Skylar Gray @theskylargray
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6/5/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarskiwelcome actress Stella Grace Fitzgerald. Stella booked her first TV role in 2021as Becca Clarton - a young girl from a troubled family on NBC's 'Chicago PD.' In early summer of 2022, she was cast as Kassie Hughes - the daughter of a factory worker in' The Dancing Monkey,' directed by Chandler Wild. This feature film, scheduled to be released this summer, is an adaptation of the classic, groundbreaking play The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill.
Stella Grace's most recent role is that of Princess Issa in the Netflix 2-part epic space opera 'Rebel Moon - Part 1 & 2,'
directed by Zack Snyder
Prior to that role, she was a guest star on Peacock's 'Mrs. Davis' playing a young Betty Gilpin and the daughter David Arquette and Elizabeth Marvel. Mrs. Davis is an episodic that has been described as "Faith vs. Technology".
In addition to her work on TV/Film, Stella has appeared in numerous commercials and has modeled for several clothing brands. When she's not auditioning or modeling, she sings and plays guitar in a pop rock band and does martial arts. She also likes to paint, write short stories, make comics, play Zelda and ride her scooter around the neighborhood.
You can follow Stella on Instagram @StellaGraceFitzgerald
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5/29/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Kate Moyer welcomed actress Gracelyn Awad Rinke to ConversationsRadio Episode 174. Gracelyn stars as 'Sahar' on the SYFY series Resident Alien!
LA based actress Gracelyn Awad Rinke got her start in acting at the age of 5 in local theater. While in elementary school, she starred in school plays which is where her love of acting grew. At 7, Gracelyn began booking background roles and obtained her first agent soon after. She landed her first role in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as the 'young Zari', appearing in 2 episodes. A year later, she landed the role of ‘Sahar’ on Resident Alien and has appeared in 19 episodes of SYFY’s comedy series - created by Chris Sheridan, who is also known for his VO work on the
animated series Family Guy.
Gracelyn is currently a junior in high school and calls Southern California her home. She is always honing her craft and with the guidance of her parents, she chooses her roles carefully. She loves what she does and gives 100 percent to every project she takes on. Always auditioning, Gracelyn Awad Rinke is one to watch!
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5/22/2024
Mike and cohost, actor/director Darren Lipari were thrilled to chat with actress Isabelle Anaya to ConversationsRadio Episode 173.
Isabell Anaya came to Southern California nearly a decade ago with designs on a career in acting and music. Her early beginnings were musical theater in high school. With a love for performing, she kept her eye on the prize, got an agent and things started happening.
Isabelle currently stars as 'Miranda' opposite Oscar-Winning actor J.K. Simmons in ‘You Can’t Run Forever’ - a story about a teenage girl suffering from anxiety due to a tragic event from her past finds herself hunted through the woods by a sociopath on a murderous rampage. The movie is in now available on demand & digital download.
Her other credits include the role of 'Hannah' in the cult-comedy Jonathan Kaufman's Cult-Comedy 'Donny's
Bar Mitzvah' and a 2023 episode of ABC's 'The Rookie Feds'
You can follow Isabelle on Instagram @isabelleanayaa
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5/3/2024
Mike and cohost actress Canadian actress Kate Moyer featured returning guests, Mia Bella and Glee Dango on ConversationsRadio. Mia is based in Vancouver, BC and Glee hails from Toronto Ontario.
Both are blessed to be working actors and have appeared on numerous projects.
Popularity Papers -Now Streaming on Hulu in the U.S. - follows middle-school besties Julie (Glee Dango) and Lydia (Mia Bella) as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humor and heart.
The show airs in Canada on YTV and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV, available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming.
Mia Bella returns to ConversationsRadio Known for her recurring role as 'Kali' - the blue alien
Disney's 'Gabby Duran & the Unsittables' currently stars as LydiaGoldblattopposite Glee Dangoon 'Popularity Papers.'
In addition to her role as ‘Lydia', Mia has appeared as 'Young Jessica' in ‘Lost in Space’ and can also be seen in ‘Child’s Play’ and ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow.' She holds a first degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is building her music career! Her new single - 'KNOTS' is available on Spotify! Check out her mashups and more original music onYouTube!
Follow Mia on Instagram @miabellaofficial
Actress Glee Dango is no stranger to show business. Glee is a multi-talented young performer living in Toronto, Canada. She started dancing and modelling at 18 months old and her passion and hard work have been rewarded with numerous awards and scholarships. Now 12, Glee has established herself as a successful Actress, Voiceover Artist, Singer, Dancer, Model, and Brand Ambassador.
In addition to her role as Julia on 'Popularity Papers', Glee is known for her role as 'Osmerelda' on 'Odd Squad: Mobile Unit', 'Ukulele U', In 2021, she starred as a 'Young Tia Zhang' - a young Chinese ballerina in the narrative film 'Dancing Through the Shadows' - a true story based on a book written by Agnes Bristow. Glee is an award-winning dancer and was recently given the unique opportunity to be a special presenter at the White House, as well as represent 'Team Canada Dance' in Showdance in International competitions.
Follow Glee on Instagram @glee.dango
Great having Toronto actress Kate Moyer back to cohost this episode. Kate joined us back in February on Ep.162 and is known for her roles as Heather on 'Holly Hobbie,' Eden Edwards in 'Children of the Corn' and has appeared in
'The Handmaid's Tale,' episodes of 'Reacher' and more.
Follow Kate on Instagram @therealkatemoyer
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4/24/2024
Mike and returning cohost, Northern California guitarist Bella Rayne welcomed Texas country artist Payton Riley - 2023 TCMA 'Young Artist of the Year.'
Payton's musical journey began almost immediately when her love for music and talent for singing was evident before she could talk. From voice lessons at seven to writing her own songs at nine, music has always been a central part of her life. She regularly travels to Nashville and Memphis to collaborate and write, adding to her already impressive list of original music. In 2022, her first release to Texas radio, “Long Live Cowboys,” earned her a coveted spot among the Texas greats. In 2023, at just 15 years old, Payton made Texas Country Music history by becoming the youngest-ever nominee for the Texas Country Music Association’s (TCMA) ‘Young Artist of the Year’ category, which she went on to win.
With goals as big as The Lone Star State, Payton Riley aims to spread her music far and wide, serving as an inspiration to other young artists. Her faith in God guides her path as she seeks to uplift and encourage fellow musicians and fans alike. Known for her giving heart, sassy attitude, and captivating stage presence, Payton's original songs resonate with audiences of all ages. Payton is Texas Proud! Check out her webpage for updates on her music and show schedule.
https://www.paytonrileymusic.com/
Follow Payton RIley on Instagram @PaytonRileyMusic
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(4/17/2024)
Mike and cohost, actor Joey Viera featured Australian actress and filmmaker Aurora Iler. An Award-Winning filmmaker and actress with a passion for creating film projects that focus on content affecting awareness of important issues.
At just 11, Aurora wrote and directed her first movie ‘Melon Head’ – a film about the importance of Helmet Safety. Her film was proudly entered in numerous film festivals.
Now 13, Aurora has garnered attention for her latest short, ‘Grape’ - a film she wrote, directed and stars in – bringing to light the dangers of vaping. A serious addiction risk to children and teens. ‘Grape’ has received rave reviews and has been recognized at film festivals globally – including the world-premiere in Beverly Hills where Aurora was awarded ‘Best Up and Coming Actor’ at the 15th annual Lady Filmmaker awards. As well, her film received a nomination for ‘Best Social Impact Film.’ At the Mammoth Film Festival, Aurora was nominated for ‘Best Actress in a Short’ and walked away with a Mammoth in Ice trophy for being the ‘Youngest Filmmaker in Attendance’
Since then, Auroa starred as ‘Abby’ - the lead role in ‘Magic Chalk’ - a film for the not-for-profit charity ‘Rize Up’ helping mostly women and children and has also been nominated by the 45thYAA Awards for ‘Best Actress
in a Short Film’
This was a wonderful chat with Aurora Iler. Mike and Joey really enjoyed chatting about her process as an actress and filmmaker. 'Grape' sends a clear message and offers insight into the vaping addiction crisis among youth
not only in Australia but world-wide!
Follow Aurora Iler on Instagram @therealaurorailer
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3/28/2024
Award-Winning Canadian actor Logan Aultman joined Mike and returning
cohost, from 'Son of a Critch'. - actress Sophia Powers to ConversationsRadio Ep.169!
Logan Aultman is a young Canadian actor. After participating in musical theater classes he started acting professionally with his first TV role in 'Odd Squad.' He is known for his role as Gunter in Homeschooled on CBC Gem. He was nominated for this role as Best Supporting Actor at the Toronto Web series Festival.
Logan can be seen in the Nickelodeon movie 'Snow Day' as Eli Welch on Paramount+. Logan also voiced the character of Charlie Sloane in the Audible Original Anne of Green Gables alongside Catherine O'Hara and Victor Garber. He also enjoys writing stories with two stories published in Canadian anthologies.
Logan Aultman has a lot on his plate and we are fortunate to have him join us on ConversationsRadio!
Follow Logan on Instagram @logydrama
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3/27/2024
Actress Maya Le Clark Joined Mike and cohost, Actress Kensington Tallman on episode 168 for a chat about her career and her role as ‘Chloe’ on ‘The Thundermans Return’ – now streaming on Paramount+. A native of San Diego, California, Maya began auditioning at a young age. By the time Maya was born she had already taken dozens of rides to LA for her big sister’s jobs. She was just shy of four years old when she put her hands on her hips and said, “Why don’t I get to audition?" Before long, she caught the bug and began auditioning for roles.
A few weeks later, she brought that sweet sassiness into the Chloe Thunderman audition and the rest is history. May has also appeared as young ‘Cleo’ in ‘The Suicide Squad’ and is known for her recurring role as ‘Bria’ on Nickelodeon’s ‘Knight Squad’
When Maya is not auditioning or in front of the camera, she is cuddling with her dog, Lulu, hanging with her friends, and playing competitive soccer. She loves living by the San Diego beaches with her parents and her older sister, Olivia.
With new opportunities on the horizon, we are going to be seeing great things from
Maya Le Clark. Stay Tuned!
Follow Maya on Instagram @mayaleclark
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3/14/2024
Mike and cohost, award-winning journalist Brooke Binkowski welcomed Radio and TV announcer Jim Thornton to ConversationsRadio Episode 167! Jim is the announcer on Wheel of Fortune! Jim Thornton is a radio and television announcer, news anchor and voiceover actor.
Based in Los Angeles, Jim is known is best known as the announcer on “America’s Game” Wheel of Fortune. Originally from Huntington, West Virginia, Jim landed in LA in 1984 at just 19. One year later, he started his broadcasting career. For those who are in the LA area, Jim was heard on a number of radio stations - including KNX 1070 as an anchor and traffic reporter.
In 2010, following the passing of long-time Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell, Thornton auditioned and was chosen as the new announcer. Jim still pinches himself and loves working on the iconic game show. He also appears on 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and was a sub announcer on 'The Price is Right' with Bob Barker.
As a voiceover artist, Thornton provided the voice of Johnny Gomez in 'Celebrity Deathmatch' and the announcer in 'The Cleveland Show.' He has also appeared in video games, where he provided additional voiceover work for 'Hitman: Blood Money' and as a DJ in 'Mafia II.' You can hear Jim in animated features ‘Monster’s Inc’ and ‘WALL-E’ as well.
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3/6/24
Mike and ‘Son of a Critch’ star, actress Sophia Powers had a wonderful time chatting with actress Skywalker Hughes on ConversationsRadio Ep.166. This Canadian/American actress is a shining star in film, tv and animation voiceover.
Skyler currently stars as ‘Ashley Schmitt in the Lionsgate feature film 'Ordinary Angels' opposite Hilary Swank and
Alan Ritchson – in theatres nationwide.
Skywalker Hughes is well known for her role as ‘Sheridan Pickett,’ a series regular, on the Paramount Plus
mystery series, ‘Joe Pickett’ - based on the New York Times bestselling book the series by author, C.J. Box
becoming the "Most-Watched Series of All Time" on the Spectrum streaming service and was quickly renewed for a second season. Shortly after renewal it was purchased by Paramount Plus. You can catch Skywalker in all 20 episodes of the series. Skywalker had already landed another series lead on the highly acclaimed Fox anthology series, 'Accused'. She stars alongside Oscar winner Keith Carradine in the season finale as JoJo Carlson making history as the series' first lead young actor!
Look for Skywalker to star alongside Kate McKinnon, Rashida Jones and Daveed Diggs in the soon to be released Academy Award winner Andrew Stanton movie ‘In The Blink of an Eye.'
As a voiceover artist, Skywalker can soon be heard singing and acting as part of the main cast of Season 5 of the popular animated series ‘Blue's Clues and You’ and also guest stars on Season 9 of Nickelodeon's 'Paw Patrol.’ She also has a guest star role on the new children's series ‘Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.’
*You can follow Skywalker Hughes on Instagram @skywalker.hughes
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2/28/24
Mike, cohost, actress Mia Bella and costar Glee Dango welcomed Canadian actor Callum Shoniker to ConversationsRadio Episode 165! Callum stars opposite Mia Bella and Glee Dango on 'Popularity Papers'
on YTV in Canada!
Toronto actor/voiceover artist Callum Shoniker has been acting since the age of 8 and has built an impressive resume’ in film and tv. Callum currently stars as ‘Mike’ alongside Mia Bella and Glee Dango on YTV’s hit series
‘Popularity Papers.’ He was first cast as ‘James Ginsburg’ - Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's son in the Focus' Feature Biopic ‘On The Basis of Sex.' Callum can be seen in popular Netflix movies: ‘Polar’ and ‘The Silence’ as well as the Amazon series ‘The Boys’, CBC's ‘Anne with an E,’ ‘Kim's Convenience’ and PBS’s ‘Odd Squad’.
When Callum is not in front of the camera, he is in front of a mic. A successful voiceover artist, Callum has lent his VO talents to numerous animated characters voicing lead roles in Disney Jr/ EOne's ‘Rome’ in ‘PJ Masks,’
‘Prince Wednesday in ‘Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood,’ and ‘Scooch Pooch’ in ‘Go, Dog, Go’. He can also be heard on episodes of Nickelodeon’s ‘Paw Patrol’, Nick Jr’s ‘Corn & Peg.’ Additionally, he can be heard voicing many characters on Disney Jr’s ‘Pikwik Pack,’ Netflix’s ’Mighty Express,’ PBS Jr’s ‘Elinor Wonders Why’ 9Story Media’s ‘Xavier Riddle’
and ‘Wild Kratts’.
Most notably Callum voices ‘Rocky’ in the 2021 Paramount/Nickelodeon feature film
‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’. and returned to reprise his role as ‘Rocky’ in the sequel ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ in 2023. Look for Callum in reoccurring in season 1 of Fox 21's miniseries ‘The HOTZONE’ and he can be seen in TV Movies
on CBC GEM ‘A Christmas Letter,’ Lifetime’s ‘Toying with the Holidays’ and Hallmark's ‘Noel Next Door.’
Catch will also be seen in the upcoming Sony Pictures' 2024 TV series ‘The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh’ on Amazon Freevee.
Follow Callum on Instagram @CALLUMSHONIKER
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1/21/24
Mike and cohost, Actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed actress Amelie Dallimore to ConversationsRadio Episode 164! Amelie calls Louisiana her home. At 11-Years Old, she is a working actress and is making a name for herself both on film and tv.
Amelie caught the acting bug when she was 7. A triplet, her sister was actually training at an acting school in Baton Rouge and Amelie sat in on one of her sessions. Amelie eventually decided to give the acting thing a try. She worked at honing her acting skills an about a year after, she was signed by an agent. Soon after, Amelie began auditioning for a number of projects and in 2021, a huge opportunity came her way.
She auditioned and was chosen to play the role of ‘Jenny Montgomery’ in the HBOMax mini-series
'Love & Death' starring alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Patrick Fuget, Jesse Plemons and Lily Rabe. Amelie also stars in the Award-Winning short film 'Honey: US' written by Michelle Silva and directed by Rachel Jacob.
You can follow Amelie Dallimore on Instagram @amelie.dallimore
(2/15/24)
Mike and cohost, actress Mia Bella welcomed Canadian/American actress Sophia Powers to ConversationsRadio Ep.163. Sophia currently stars as ‘Fox’ on Canada's hit comedy series 'Son of a Critch' - alongside Malcom McDowell, Mark Critch and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and airs on CBC in Canada and The CW in the U.S. Created by Mark Critch and Tim McAuliffe, the series is filmed on location in St. John’s, New Foundland, Canada - a huge opportunity for Sophia.
You can catch Sophia in the Hallmark movies - playing ‘Kira Allen’ ‘Fourth Down and Love’ and ‘Toni’ in ‘Unexpected Grace.’
Such a joy to have Sophia Powers join us on ConversationsRadio. Her future shines bright and it’s going to be exciting to see what she does next. Everything has happened quickly and if her resume’ is any indication, it’s safe to say that we will be seeing more from this stellar artist!
Follow Sophia Powers on Instagram @sophia.powers.official
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(2/8/2024)
Mike and returning cohost, actress Mia Bella had a great time chatting with actress Kate Moyer.
Kate Moyer is a Canadian actress who came to prominence when she was first cast in a supporting lead role in the Elevation Pictures feature film, Our House, playing opposite Thomas Mann, Nicola Peltz, and Percy Hynes White. For her performance in the role Moyer was honored with a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2019 Canadian Screen Awards, one of the top film acting awards in the country.
Moyer is best known for her work as "Heather Hobbie" in Holly Hobbie for Hulu, a role that earned her second Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2020. Audiences lauded her heart wrenching performance in the season 3 finale of the award-winning The Handmaid's Tale for Hulu where Moyer played directly opposite Emmy Award winning Elisabeth Moss. Moyer can be seen recurring heavily in Hallmark's spin-off series When Hope Calls, the fan favorite series Station Eleven by acclaimed director Hiro Murai for HBO Max, as well as the anthology series Circuit Breakers for AppleTV+.
Other select credits include a supporting lead role opposite Caroline Rhea in the TV movie A Christmas In Tennessee for Lifetime, the indie feature Buffaloed by director Tanya Wexler with Zoey Deutch, the short film Dotage opposite Dani Kind, a supporting role opposite Marisa Tomei and Travis Fimmel in the feature film Delia's Gone, and the lead of the cult classic remake of Stephen King's Children Of The Corn, directed by Kurt Wimmer, released on Shudder in 2023. Kate recently wrapped the Disney+ feature Out Of My Mind by director Amber Sealey, and is in a recurring role on Reacher for Prime Video, part of the popular Jack Reacher franchise.
Moyer began performing at the age of three as a dancer with the Theatre Dance Academy in Oshawa, Ontario. She joined their competition team at four years old and focused on Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop. Her competition team has won numerous awards at many dance competitions throughout Ontario. However, she was first bit by the acting bug when working on regional theatre productions.
In her downtime, Moyer can be found in a dojang practicing Taekwondo as she is currently a 1st Dan Black Belt or behind the easel painting or sketching.
You can follow Kate on Instgram @therealkatemoyer
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(1/31/2024)
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello talked All-Things Musical Theatre
with 13-year-old Actress, Singer and Dancer Ellie Rose Pulsifer on episode 161!
Based in South Florida, Ellie Rose is currently starring as ’Sphrintze’ in Fiddler on the Roof
at ‘The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, Florida.
Ellie Rose was recently cast as ‘Annie’ in the Broadway National Tour. Her Broadway National debut took her to more than 50 cities. Her impressive regional stage credits include Wait Until Dark ‘Gloria’, Tales of Custard the Dragon ‘Belinda’, Matilda ‘Amanda Thripp’, The Jungle Book ‘Mowgli’, Shrek ‘Young Fiona’, Gypsy ‘Balloon Girl’, Cat in the Hat ‘Sally’, Legally Blonde ‘Elle Woods’ and ‘Matilda’ in Matilda.
When Ellie Rose is not on stage, she shares her talents as a National Anthem Vocalist for the NFL Denver Broncos and the NHL Florida Panthers.
Ellie Rose Pulsifer is All Things Broadway and works hard at her craft. She truly loves musical theatre.
You can follow Ellie Rose on Instagram @ellie_rose_actor
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(1/25/2024)
Mike and cohost, actress Kayden Tokarski featured actress Kalia Moorehead on Epiosde 160!
Based in Southern California, 11-Year-old Kalia Moorehead is a working actress who has been fortunate to book multiple projects including numerous regional and national television commercials and print work representing such brands as Nike, Amazon, Mattel, Chevy, Samsung, Vans, Aquarium of the Pacific, Barbie, Lego and many more.
Kalia Makena Moorehead is known for roles in SkyFly, Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story (Directed by Comedian Jerry Seinfeld,) Noah’s Arch and soon you can catch her in Almog Avidan Antonir's
award-winning film Trust!
An amazing actress with projects in the works, Kalia is busy an no telling where you will see her next.
Follow Kalia Moorehead on Instagram @KaliaMoorehead
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1/29/2024
Mike and cohost, actress Mia Bella had a wonderful time chatting with actress Livi Birch on Ep.159!
Livi Birch, 14, got her start working in tv and film at 9 years old having been spotted performing one of her original songs with a band. Some of Liv’s more notable productions have been as 'Alice Creel' in 'Stranger Things Season 4,' 'Sarah Stafford' in 'Redeeming Love,' Alice Watkins' in 'Far Haven' and this summer you can catch her as 'Anna Watson' in 'Shadrach' - a Sony Pictures TV show. With each role comes new experiences, which provides Livi tools to hone her craft.
Livi Birch has licensed three songs to three projects and enjoys writing songs on guitar, ukulele and keyboard. When not acting or practicing her music she loves reading, checking out local record shops, hanging with family and friends and enjoys her two Siberians cats who are very fluffy!
Follow Livi on Instagram @livibirchofficial
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(1-10-2024)
Mike and cohost, guitarist Bella Rayne welcome Sierra Levesque to ConversationsRadio Ep.158!
This Canadian Rock singer/songwriter, guitarist, pianist, bassist, and drummer is based in
Pembroke, Ontario, Canada. Her goal is to help lead the NEW GENERATION of Rock 'N Roll.
Guitar.com calls Sierra “Gen Z’s Most Ambitious New Guitarist” and one of "10 Young Shredders
Shaping Rock and Metal Today" Her love for Rock music came from listening at a very young age to many Classic Rock and Heavy Metal bands from the 70s and 80s.
Sierra has been described as a combination of the powerful voice of Ann Wilson and the skilled, catchy guitar playing of Nancy Wilson. Her musical influences throughout the years have been Pop, Rock and Metal acts such as Avril Lavigne, Ghost, Heart and Scorpions.
Having won the 2019, 2022, and 2023 MyFM Spirit Award for "Best Local Musician" in Pembroke, Sierra has already gained notoriety from large media outlets, as well as from some powerful figures in the Rock music industry including Nancy Wilson (Heart), Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal (Sons Of Apollo, Asia, ex Guns 'N Roses), DJ Ashba (SIXX A.M, ex Guns 'N Roses), Desmond Child (Songwriter for Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, KISS), and Mark Slaughter (Slaughter) to name a few.
Sierra's powerful vocals, hard rocking guitar riffs, and relatable original songs always take every stage by storm! Check our Sierra Levesque her homepage https://sierralevesquemusic.com
Follow her on Instagram @sieirralevesquemusic
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Dowler and cohost, actor Darren Lipari (@darrenlipariforreel) are excited to welcome back actress, filmmaker and singer Isabella Blake Thomas to ConversationsRadio for episode 157!
From her early beginnings in the UK as ‘Lily Rose’ on CBeebies (BBC) 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 and filmmaking. Having appeared in film and tv projects both in the UK and the States, Isabella has proved herself as an established actress - having booked roles both on tv and film affording her the opportunity to work with the Best of the Best – including Helena Bonham-Carter, John Voight, Elizabeth Peyton Lee, Tom Hopper, Heather Graham and ConversationsRadio Alum, Mila Brener, Esabella Karena Strickland
and Olivia Jellen to name just a few.
Isabella is best known for her role as ‘Young Zelena’ in Mike the ABC TV series ‘Once Upon a Time.’
Isabella also stars as 'January' in the Disney+ feature film 'Secret Society of Second-Born Royals' and
has also appeared on the Showtime series ‘Shamless.’
Isabella is also known for her love of music, with her debut single released in 2018, her debut EP released in early 2019 and her second EP released September 2019. Isabella's work as both a singer/songwriter and actress are equally on display in her child trafficking awareness short film, UNSEEN, where she stars alongside Rhyon Brown and Yolanda Wood, accompanied by a soundtrack of Isabella's original songs. With the release of Death Link (2021) and Just Swipe (2022) freshly behind her, Isabella is soon to release two singles. Isabella has at least 6 projects already lined up for this year, as a producer and/or actress.
Isabella calls Southern California her home. The Daughter of producer, director and writer Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, they have collaborated on numerous projects. Isabella is a writer too! Her children’s book
'When The Zoo Closes' available for purchase on Amazon. She can even fly a Cessna 172.
Follow Isabella on Instagram @isabella_b_t
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11/29/2023
Mike and cohost, actress Hendrix Yancey had a wonderful time featuring Award-Winning actress Kayden Tokarski on
ConversationsRadio!
Kayden is an award-winning actress well known for her role as a young Julia Roberts (Martha Mitchell) on the the STARZ Mini Series ‘Gaslit’ and has starred in several films including ‘My Melancholy Baby’ (Amazon Prime) as well as ‘Roswell Delirium’ starring opposite - Anthony Michael Hall, Dee Wallace and Reginald VelJohnson.
Actress Kayden Brenna Tokarski hails from Southern California and is proud to call Orange County home. Kayden’s designs on becoming a working actress began at 4 years-old. Now at 14, She has quickly become one of the busiest young actresses in Hollywood. Consistently booking, she has starred in numerous projects.
Coming soon, you can also catch her as ‘Charlie’ in the tv movie ‘Love’s Fast Lane’
When Kayden is not in front of the camera, she enjoys diving on a dive team where she qualified for Junior Olympian status on the one meter.
You can follow Kaden Tokarski on Instagram @kaydentokarski
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(10-25-2023)
Mike and cohost, Violet Tinnirello welcomed Canadian actresses Mia Bella and
Glee Dango. Mia and Glee star in YTV’s ‘Popularity Papers!
We are thrilled to have Mia and Glee back for episode 155. Mia is based in Vancouver, BC and Glee hails from Toronto Ontario. Both are blessed to be working actors and have appeared on numerous projects.
Popularity Papers follows middle-school besties Julie (Glee Dango) and Lydia (Mia Bella) as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humor and heart.
The show airs in Canada on YTV and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV, available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV
and Ignite Streaming.
Be sure and check out Mia Bella’s new song ‘KNOTS’ available on download platforms everywhere.
Follow on Instagram: Glee @glee.dango and Mia @miabellasofficial
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(10/12/2023)
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed singer songwriter and season 24 contestant on 'The Voice' - Julia Roome to ConversationsRadio!
Julia Roome is an American Songwriter and Singer who can currently be seen on 'Team Niall Horan' on NBC's 'The Voice'. Based in Warwick, New York, Julia released her first original single 'Steel Glass' when she was 10, and then climbed her way up to number 9 on the iTunes Charts with her first original EP 'I’m Gunna' at age 11.
Soon after, at 12, Julia began her professional career by touring up and down the east coast from New York to Key West Florida, Nashville, Georgia, Pennsylvania
and New Jersey performing as many gigs as she could fit into her schedule.
At 13, Julia is riding a wave of success and has continued to gain notoriety for her version of Our National Anthem and her unique 4 hour set list featuring her favorites from many generations as well as her own originals mixed in.
Be sure and catch Julia Roome on ‘The Voice’ and check out her homepage www.juliaroomesings.com
Follow Julia on Instagram @juliaroome
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(9/28/2023)
Mike and returning cohost, Guitarist Bella Rayne had a fantastic chat with
Charlotte Milstein! Charlotte is a 14-year-old guitar player with amazing talent.
Based in San Diego, she took up guitar in 2020 – just before the Covid quarantine. She continued to hone her skills and things started to happen. Charlotte is endorsed by Gibson Guitars and Rockit Music Gear and quickly getting noticed for her musical abilities.
With musical notoriety comes opportunities. She starred in a commercial for
Billie Joe Armstrong’s Signature Les Paul guitar and appeared in Nita Strauss’s ‘Victorious’ music video. During an interview with Mario Lopez on Access Daily, rock legend Sammy Hagar invited Charlotte or perform
LIVE at CABO WABO – Hagar’s well known club in Cabo San Lucas.
Charlotte Milstein has that musical passion loves to record and perform any chance she gets. She records and produces original music and loves to post on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@CharlotteMilsteinGuitar) and Instagram.
You can follow Charlotte on Instagram @charlottemguitar
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(9/14/2023)
Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello bring you Brynn Cummings, a talented 12-year-old who has been enchanting audiences with her magic and ventriloquism since the age of 8. Her exceptional abilities have propelled her to great heights in the world of performance arts. Most recently, Brynn placed in the Top 5 in the live Semi Final episode on ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 18.
In 2019, Brynn achieved a momentous victory, securing 1st place at the prestigious
82nd Annual Abbott's Magic Get Together, a renowned magic convention held in Colon, Michigan. Building on her success, Brynn triumphed once again in 2022, claiming the top spot in the Junior Open Mic at VentHaven - an annual ventriloquist convention. Her extraordinary talents have not gone unnoticed, as Brynn was invited to deliver a captivating TedTalk and showcased her skills on the esteemed Penn and Teller: ‘Try This At Home Too' television program.
Brynn Cummings continues to inspire and captivate audiences with her mesmerizing performances, leaving an unforgettable mark on the world of magic and ventriloquism.
Check out Brynn's homepage www.brynncummings.com
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(8/30/2023)
'It's All About The Music'
ConversationsRadio featured two standout actresses and singer/songwriters
Lily Brooks O'Briant and Daire McLeod. Both have new music and have performed LIVE at venues in Hollywood and across Southern California!
Daire McLeod hails from Texas, The daughter of an 80's rock singer father and an elite volleyball player/entrepreneur mother. Living by her mantra, 'Daire to be Different,' multihyphenate breakout star Daire McLeod has manifested her dreams!
The talented actress is also a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, piano, and ukulele). Inspired by the likes of Taylor Swift, Amos Lee and Amy Winehouse, Daire will soon be releasing her new single, ‘Hey Honey,’ and will releasing her first album soon!
Follow Daire McLeod on Instagram @daire_mcleod
Lily Brooks O'Briant returns! She is a frequent guest and cohost on ConversationsRadio
Originally from Memphis, TN, Lily calls Southern California her home. She has been performing since she was 4 - getting her feet wet in local theatre productions. Lily Brooks has appeared in numerous films and tv shows. Musically, She's constantly writing and creating new music and performing at venues such as the 'The Troubadour' in West Hollywood.
Her latest release is 'Too Good to Be True' A collection of 5 original songs. Some of them seem very personal but an amazing collection indeed - available on digital download platforms everywhere.
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(8/10/2023) Mike and co-host, guitarist and muscian Bella Rayne featured Canadian singing artist and AGT Season 15 Golden Buzzer Winner Roberta Battaglia to Ep.150
Roberta Battaglia, https://www.robertab-official.com is a dynamic, new young vocalist from Toronto, Canada. Born in 2009 into a musical family, Roberta began her singing career at the astonishing age of three years alongside her father, Alessandro Battaglia and together the duo have graced many stages from local community performances to galas and noted charity events. Roberta has been busy performing at various high-profile events and functions in both Canada and the USA and on the Big Screen singing the CDN Anthem for the Toronto Blue Jays. A second-generation Italian Canadian, Roberta is fluent in both English and Italian and performs a diverse repertoire of music in both languages ranging from ballads and top-40 hits to high-octane pop.
Roberta is known for her Golden Buzzer win - finishing 4th Overall on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent. She was also Sofia Vergara first-ever Golden Buzzer! To date, 90 Million people have viewed Roberta’s dazzling AGT performance from around the world.
Roberta is a ACTRA actress. In 2021, She was cast as 'Crie' in the Amazon Original series 'Three Pines' Directed by Sam Donovan, Director of The Crown, Starring opposite Alfred Molina, Rossif Sutherland and Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers
Roberta's Debut Single 'TRUCE' is available on digital platforms everywhere!
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(7-19-2023)
Mike and co-host, legendary bassust Leland Sklar were thrilled and honored to feature Bella Rayne! She is a self-taught guitar wiz at jus t 16 who is quickly making a name for herself in the music industry.
Her story begins in the early days of the Covid quarantine. While poking around the family garage, Bella happened upon her mother’s Fender Strat. With no really intention of playing it, she cleaned it up and started playing. Music became Bella’s go to and from there, she blossomed as a musician and taught herself to play.
Her taste in early 70's psychedelic rock and 90s grunge-era music paired with her collection of vintage guitars makes her a standout in live performances and on social media. She’s already joined the stage with heavy hitters and has even picked up endorsements from several renowned companies.
Bella Rayne lives in a small, coastal town in Northern California where she performs locally, and has been extremely motivated in the studio where she has been working on originals as well. When she’s not busy recording or performing, Bella is an “A+” student and gifted visual artist who volunteers with children's after-school programs at her local community center and even teaches music camps to young children. In addition to continuing with her musical career, her ambitions include attending Berklee College of Music focusing on Guitar Performance and Music Therapy.
Bella has the confidence, poise, and talent of someone far beyond her 16 years and her trademark style and fashion is making waves on social media.
You can follow Bella on Instagram @bellaficili Visit her webpage https://www.bellaraynerocks.com
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(7/5/2023)
A critically acclaimed actor, Zachary Golinger is best known for his roles as son ’John’ in Season 4 - the final season of the Emmy Award-winning HBO show, BARRY, and as ‘Young Danny’ (and his ‘twin brother’ Adam) in Apple TV+’s new thriller, THE CROWDED ROOM where he starring alongside Tom Holland, Amanda Seyfried and Emmy Rossum.
Zachary Golinger has received nods from critics for his stellar acting talents. He previously guest starred in ‘Blue Bloods’ (CBS), New Amsterdam (NBC) and ‘Evil’ (CBS/PARAMOUNT), and he first graced the big screen in the Paramount Pictures ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ playing the befallen son of actor Cillian Murphy’s lead character, Emmett. Even before he had filmed under the direction of John Krasinski and worked alongside such renowned actors as Emily Blunt and Cillian Murphy, when he was only 6 years old, Zachary booked his first film role as ‘Marty Haft’ on the Holocaust-biopic ’The Survivor’, directed by Oscar Award-winning director
Barry Levinson and starring Ben Foster (released on HBO in 2022). Filmed in Budapest, New York City and Tybee Island, the process inspired Zachary to not only continue working as an actor, but to also create his own films as a writer and director.
Zachary is also a working voiceover actor, voicing the beloved ‘Paw Patrol’ character ‘Rex’ for games and toys, along with other voiceover work. In addition to acting, Zachary is an avid writer of fiction stories, and he aspires to eventually write and direct his own feature films. Zachary also enjoys coding and creating his own games, and he is keenly interested in astrophysics and space travel.
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(6/29/2021) Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Shiloh Bearman to ConversationsRadio Ep.147. Shiloh stars as 'Gretchen' on ABC's'Home Economics'
Born in Palo Alto, California, Shiloh Bearman was speaking in full sentences before she was even a year old. She began taking dance lessons at the age of two and was known to take a turn singing at her older brother's piano and voice recitals. Shiloh began showing interest in acting which lead to her inquiring as to how she could become an actor when she was just five years old. Acting classes led to roles in commercials, film & TV. Shiloh has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE, The CW series The Republic of Sarah and numerous TV commercials. She is best known for her role as ‘Gretchen’ on ABC’s Home Economics.
Shiloh loves to act, draw, write, dance care for her rescue bunnies and make homemade slime.
You can follow Shiloh on Instagram @shilohbearman
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(6/21/2023)
Mike and cohost Addison Agen welcomed Kacey Fifield to ConversationsRadio for episode 146!
An award-winning singer/songwriter and actress, Kacey Fifield is based in Los Angeles. She’s best known for her self-written debut 2022 album ‘BETWEEN THE LINES.’ Kacey has 6 million+ streams on her original songs as well as 1.5 million+ unique listeners on Spotify alone. ‘BETWEEN THE LINES’ includes three well-received electronic pop singles, the deep house rave-up ‘Toxic’ (with Indian producer Nippandab), whose video has over 57K views on You Tube; the celebratory and anthemic ‘Like Us’ (with Albanian producer Marin Hoxha); and the escapist, dreamy ‘Palms’ (with South Korean producer Little Rain). Kacey’s most recent releases include an acoustic ballad ‘Selfish’ and an electronic pop ‘Petty’.
Kacey participates regularly in humanitarian issues. She is an ambassador for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, hoping to make a difference in finding a cure for cancer. Kacey also is a part of the Youth Leadership Council for Farm Sanctuary and leads a Children's Hospital Aid Club affiliated with St Jude's Hospital. She plays piano and guitar, but ultimately singing is her greatest passion.
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(6/7/2022) Actress Elle Graham joined Mike and returning cohost, actress Daire McLeod on episode 145! Elle has quickly built a stellar resume and is on track for success. She stars opposite Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates in Lionsgate’s feature ‘Are You, Their GOD? It’s Me, Margaret’ an adaptation of the iconic Judy Blume book published in 1970!
Elle also stars as “Savannah” in the Disney Television’s hit mystery adventure series ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs’ now in its third season. Other television credits include the hit series AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’, Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’, The CW’s ‘The Originals’, and a recurring guest star role in the DC Universe series ‘Swamp Thing’.
Elle’s previous film credits include ‘She Said’ with Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan, ‘Captive’ opposite Kate Mara, ‘MILE 22’ opposite Mark Wahlberg, and ‘Trial by Fire’’ starring Laura Dern.
You can follow Elle Graham on Instagram @ellecharlottegraham
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(5/24/2023)
Let's talk about Popularity Papers! Canadian Actresses Glee Dango and Mia Bella joined us on episode 144 to talk about a new series 'Popularity Papers' - airing in Canada - Mondays, 6 PM PT/ET on YTV.
Popularity Papers follows middle-school besties Julie (Glee Dango) and Lydia
(Mia Bella) as they seek to demystify one of life’s greatest questions: what makes someone popular? Every social experiment they test out comes with unexpected lessons about the value of friendship, kindness, and confidence, helping guide our characters through the struggles of middle school with humor and heart.
The show airs in Canada on YTV and can be streamed live and on demand on STACKTV, available through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite Streaming.
Both Glee and Mia are award winners and have appeared in numerous television and film productions.
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Glee @glee.dango Mia @miabellasofficial
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5/10/2023
Award-Winning actress Violet Tinnirello (www.violettinnirello) joined Mike and cohost, actress Daire McLeod on ConversationsRadio Ep.143.
Violet is 'Charlie' one of the cast members on Sesame Street - airing on HBO MAX.
As a lifelong fan of all Jim Henson’s work, it was a dream come true when Violet
was cast to play the first child cast member on Sesame Street in nearly 20
years. The 2022 Young Entertainer Award (Best Actress in a recurring role -TV)
was given to Violet for her work on Sesame Street.
She began her performance career at the age of four and has appeared in
many commercials including Lunchables, Red Lobster, Stop & Shop, Holiday
Inn, Nickelodeon, Lego, NBC's America's Got Talent and HAPPY! - the book
and videos by Pharrell Williams. She voices the characters "Cappie" on Nick
Jr's Wallykazam and "Penny" in the Nickelodeon short, The Thing About
Babies. Violet has appeared in short films including A Force for Good, which is
about the universal power of compassion. She appears on Cyberchase on
PBS as Alex and has been seen on Saturday Night Live multiple times (with
Kristin Stewart, John Mullaney, Saoirse Ronan and more).
Violet loves to perform on the live stage. Throughout the Broadway labs,
workshops, and even the run at the iconic Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn,
New Jersey, Violet spent over two years working on Chasing Rainbows: The
Road to Oz. She loved playing the role of Shirley Temple and showcasing her
tap-dancing skills - her favorite dance style. She also sang and danced in the
cabaret style shows both at The Laurie Beechman Theater and Stage 72 at
The Triad. In a tribute to Broadway’s return, Violet joined a cast of Broadway
kids in “We’re Gonna Come Back”, directed by Janine Molinari.
In the spring of 2020, Violet was cast in a new made-for-TV-movie by Almost
Never Films, directed by Danny Roth. Violet and the company traveled to
Oklahoma where A Country Romance became the first live action production
to film in North America since the pandemic halted production. Violet also
appeared as Charlie in “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special” released
on PBS and HBO Max in 2020. Violet can be seen in the upcoming season of
"What We Do in the Shadows" on Hulu and FX.
Violet Tinnirello is a supporter of the Jeffrey Modell Foundation! JMF is a global nonprofit dedicated to early diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately, future cures for Primary Immunodeficiency through awareness, advocacy, and research.
Learn more about the foundation ar https://info4pi.org/
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(4/19/2023) Mike and co-host, actress Georgia MacPhail welcomed actress
Kylee Levien to ConversationsRadio. Both Kylee and Georgia star in the soon to be released film ‘Roswell Delirium' - written and directed by Richard Bakewell.
Kylee Levien discovered her passion for acting early on and is known for her most recent starring role in Roswell Deliriumalongside Dee Wallace, Anthony Michael Hall, Reginald VelJohnson, Sam J. Jones and Lisa Whelchel, directed by
Richard Bakewell. In this film, Kylee sends signals to space trying to connect with her father, Ryan Kennedy, but finds herself rather ill from radiation poisoning.
Kylee also stars alongside ConversationsRadio Alumni Kayden Torkarski, Georgia MacPhail and Romyn Smith.
Kylee just wrapped Rebel Moon directed by Zack Snyder as Princess Issa's photo double. She also starred in the Lifetime television movie Her Secret Family Killer directed by Lisa France, and starred in the television series
Mood Swings and appeared in the documentary The Relentless One, as well as several commercials.
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(4/18/2023) Mike and co-host, actress/filmmaker Sofia Rosinsky welcomed actress Keeley Karsten to ConversationsRadioEp.141. Keeley Karsten can be seen starring as Natalie Fabelman in Steven Spielberg's highly anticipated film ‘The Fabelmans’,
co-written by Tony Kushner. The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival where it won the top prize of People's Choice Award.
Keeley recently completed production on the upcoming title 'Entanglement', as well as the short film On Being Twelve, for which she received the accolade of Best Young Actress at the Snow Leopard International Film Festival. Karsten also won Best Child Actress at the Sydney Indie Short Festival. Her television credits include Amazon's 'Hunters', alongside Al Pacino, and a starring role as the young Pam Sinclair in the documentary series 'Evil Lives Here'. She has also written and starred in the short film Viceroy, released in 2020.
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(2/23/2023)
Mike and actess Lily Brooks O'Briant had a fantastic conversations with the Madeleine McGraw and her sister - Violet McGraw. These two siblings have appeared on numerious projects and well known in the horror Genre arena and might just be the new faces of BlumeHouse.
Actress Madeleine McGraw is best known for her role as ‘Gwen’ starring opposite Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames in The Black Phone. She also stars as ‘Zoey Campbell’ in Disney's, ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs.’
Madeleine has also found success in voiceover. She’s the voice of ‘Maddy McGear’ in the Disney Pixar’s animated feature Cars 3 and the voice behind the ‘Bonnie Anderson’ in ‘Toy Story 4.’
Follow Madeleine on Instagam @madeleinemcgraw
Actress Violet McGraw is known for her work on television and film. She currently stars as ‘Cady’ opposite Amie Donald in the Blumhouse horror film M3GAN. Violet stars as Young ‘Nell’ in the Mike Flanagan's Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House and can be seen as 'Violet' Stephen King's Doctor Sleep.
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2/15/2023
Mike and co-host actress Simone Lockhart chatted with actress Sam Morelos on episode 139! Sam stars as 'Nikki' on 'That '90s Show' - now streaming on NETFLIX! Season 2 is just around the corner.
Nikki is based in Southern California. That '90s Show was the first television gig she booked after answering an open casting call. She is having a blast on the show and looking forward to Season 2. She is also an amazing singer and has projects in the works.
You can follow Sam on Instagram @morelos_sam
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2/10/2023Mike and co-host, actress Kayden Tokarski featured Madison Taylor Baez – ‘Eleanor’ on Showtime’s ‘Let the Right One In’12-year-old Madison Taylor Baez hails from Orange County, California. A rising start in Hollywood, Madison is an accomplished actress - having starred in numerous projects. As well, Madison isa stellar singer and musician. Having performed the National Anthem at a number of sold-out stadiums and arenas for the LA Dodgers, Lakers, Rams, Kings, Galaxy and more! Madison shines bright as 'Eleanor Kane' in Showtime's Vampire series 'Let The Right One In' opposite Academy Award Nominated Actor Demain Bichir and Ian Foreman. The series is based on the 2004 Novel and the international acclaimed 2008 Swedish movie.
Madison broke into the entertainment world at 8 years old. She co-starred in the award winning film "The Tooth Racket" and has filmed numerous national commercials.Madison has received high praise for her portrayal of young ‘Young Selena Quintanilla’ in Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’ as well as for being the only cast member to use her powerful and soulful vocals in the Netflix series. Madison was nominated for the prestigious Imagen Award for Best Young Actress in a TV Series. Madison Taylor Baez has been featured on the FOX show 'Game of Talents' hosted by comedian Wayne Brady as she delivered an Amazing and viral singing performance of Bill Withers 'Aint No Sunshine'. In addition, Madison appeared on the show 'Kids Say the Darndest Things' with host, comedian Tiffany Haddish and received a standing ovation for her performance of Beyoncé's "Listen".
Madison is on the path to success and is destined to do great things. Everyone is watching to see what she does next.
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2/9/2023
Actress Daire McLeod joined Mike and co-host Lilo Baier to chat about her role a Charli on Ghostwriter (AppleTV+) and her music ambitions. At 15, Daire is well on her way to an amazing career as an actress and singer/songwriter. Having appeared in numerious commercials and on shows 'Danger Force' Coop & Cami Ask the World' and other amazing projects, its full speed ahead for Daire. She inspires many with her devotion to passing on postive vibes and with her charity 'Daire To Read' her mission is to make sure that kids get books in their hands to read - even if they can't afford them.
Daire has new music! Her song 'Hey Honey' is now available on music platforms everywhere. Follow Daire on Instagram @Daire_Mcleod
Thanks to actress Lilo Baier for co-hosting on this episode!
(1/4/2023)
We ring in 2023 with episode 136. Mike and Co-Host, actressAlix West Lefler had a spirited chat with actress Devyn McDowell.
Both Alix and Devyn can be seen in 'The Good Nurse' - Streaming on NETFLIX! Devyn is known for her title role in the film 'Annette' starring opposite Adam Driver. You can catch her opposite Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening in the Paramount+ original film 'Jerry and Marge Go Large.'
She is complemented and commended regularly by industry peers on her natural talent, work ethic, handling challenging roles, her big personality and her ability to quickly learn and adapt.In her spare time, Devyn enjoys trying new foods!(she loves sashimi...especially tuna, eel, and octopus), traveling to new places, swimming, golfing, board games and anything that is competitive or challenging. While she is passionate about acting, Devyn is very empathetic about philanthropy and is always looking for ways to give. She has an Annual Birthday Fundraiser that has donated thousands of dollars to various nonprofits and children/pets in need.An amazing episode of ConversationsRadio and a wonderful start for 2023!
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12/8/2023
Mike and returning co-host, award-winning actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed Georgia MacPhail and Romyn Smith to Ep.135
All three can be seen in Roswell Delirium - A film written and directed byRichard Bakewell. Kayden, Romyn and Georgia have worked on a number of projects together and each have impressive resumes.
Georgia Macphail will appear as 'Young Elizabeth Kittredge' in 'Horizon' - Directed by Kevin Costner. A film that Chronicles pre and post Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. Kayden Tokarski has been featured on ConvesationsRadio and has co-hosted as well. She stars as Julia Roberts younger character 'Young Martha Mitchel' in 'Gaslit' - now streaming on Starz. Kayden is an award-winning actress and has appeared in numerous indie film projects.
Romyn Smith became an on-screen actor at 7 years old when he landed the role of 'Young Nando' in the movie "Yes Day" with Jennifer Garner. Romyn, Kayden and Georgia have appeared in episodes of the 'Dharr Mann' TV series. You can catch them in 'Rosewell Delirum' - coming in July 2003
Real Standouts on this episode!
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11/2/2022
Actress and voiceover artist Olivia Jellen joined Mike and co-host, actress/filmmaker Isabella Blake Thomas joined us on Ep.134. Olivia stars as young Angelyne (Rachel Goldman) in PeacockTV's Limited Series ANGELYNE - a story about the 80's LA billboard queen - Angelyne and her search for fame.
At 13, Olivia Jellen began acting early - appearing in episodes of Gilmore Girls (NETFLIX) and is known for the recurring role of 'Ziva' on FX's Better Things. Olivia is also the voice of Gizmo on the Disney Junior animated series The Chicken Squad.
Olivia Jellen is based in Southern California and has appeared in numerous commercials and shared the stage with her sister, actress Sofia Jellen and singer Chris Martin at the iHeartRadio Music Awards accepting the 'Best Tour Award' for Coldplay.
You can follow Olivia Jellen on Instagram @OliviaJellen !
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10/27/2022
Episode 133 featuring actress Everleigh McDonell is now a published podcast - available on Podbean, ApplePodcast, AmazonMusic and our homepage.
Everleigh joined Mike and co-host, Actress/VO artist Mariels Sheets on 10/27/2022 to talk about her role as 'Young Clare' on the HBO Series 'The Time Traveler's Wife.' Everleigh can be seen as Jane Boland on episodes of NBC"s 'Good Girls' and on AppleTV's 'Truth Be Told' as Ella Dunn.
Everleigh McDonell is well on he way to an amazing acting career and is extremely focused. She is also a supporter of St. Jude Children' Research Hospital.
'The Time Traveler's Wife is currently streaming on HBO Plus.
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(10/12/2022)
Actor Wyatt Parker joined Mike and co-host, actress Kayden Tokarski for a lively conversation! Wyatt can currently be seen in ‘A Friend of the Family’ – Now streaming on Peacock TV. You can also catch him as ‘Benji’ in the film ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ – adapted from the novel by Delia Owen – now showing in select theaters and available on digital download platforms.
In addition to Wyatt's wonderful performances in Where the Crawdads Sing and A Friend of the family, he has appeared in a number of projects - including Disney's 'Secrets of Sulphur Springs' 'Teachers' Leverage: Redemption' 'The Ravine' and more!
Wyatt, at 12 years-old, is also a Paramotor pilot and one of the youngest instructors in the country.
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10/5/2022
Lily Brooks O'Briant returns to ConversationsRadio. She joined us Mike and co-hosts Sofia & Alexis Rosinsky 10/5/2022 and we are so glad to have her with us once again.
Lily Brooks currently stars as ‘Ella’ – a teenage cancer survivor getting back in the groove of living life in the AppleTV+ series Life by Ella!
Originally from Memphis, TN, Lily calls Southern California her home. She has been performing since shewas 4 - getting her feet wet in local theatre productions.
Lily Brooks O'Briant has appeared in numerous projects for film and TV! She's well known for her role as ‘Mandy’ on Netflix’s ‘The Big Show Show' and appeared as 'Young Dot' on The Tick.
She has appeared in 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. Lily received multiple nominations and wins for her portrayal in the film.
Since she was four, Lily Brooks has been supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. As a Youth Ambassador, Lily and ‘Team Young Hollywood’ - a group of fellow actors and singers has raised close to $50,000 for St. Jude in the past two years.
Lily Brooks just released 'Slow' - Her new single, available on multiple download platforms!
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9/22/2022 Actress/Filmmaker Sofia Rosinsky joined Mike and Co-Host Actress Abby Donnelly on episode 130. She currently stars as ‘Mac Coyle’ on the Amazon series, ‘Paper Girls,’ now streaming on Prime Video. At 16, Sofia is an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Together with her sister - Alexis Rosinsky, they joined us to chat about 'Paper Girls' and their production company StellaLuna Films. They have been creating award-winning content since 2017.
Sofia Rosinsky has appeared in numerous projects. She played ‘Zora’ on Disney’s ‘Fast Layne’ and is known for her role as ‘Lucy’ in Johannes Roberts’ ‘The Other Side Of The Door.’
You can follow on Instagram @SistersRosinsky - @SofiaRosinsky and @stellalunafilms
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9/22/2022 Actress/Filmmaker Sofia Rosinsky joined Mike and Co-Host Actress Abby Donnelly on episode 130. She currently stars as ‘Mac Coyle’ on the Amazon series, ‘Paper Girls,’ now streaming on Prime Video. At 16, Sofia is an award-winning actress and filmmaker. Together with her sister - Alexis Rosinsky, they joined us to chat about 'Paper Girls' and their production company StellaLuna Films. They have been creating award-winning content since 2017.
Sofia Rosinsky has appeared in numerous projects. She played ‘Zora’ on Disney’s ‘Fast Layne’ and is known for her role as ‘Lucy’ in Johannes Roberts’ ‘The Other Side Of The Door.’
You can follow on Instagram @SistersRosinsky - @SofiaRosinsky and @stellalunafilms
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(8/10/2022)
Ep.129 features Rockne O'Bannon - executive producer and writer, Maddy Crocco (Lexis Bouchard) Skylar Gray (Lila Bouchard) and Dalya Knapp (Laura Bouchard) to chat about 'EVIL' seasons 1,2 & 3 as they prepare to begin season 4!
Now in its 3rd season on Paramount Plus with season 4 on the way, EVIL has received rave review from viewers and critics bringing this psychological horror drama to the top. A tv series that challenges viewers to examine the origins of evil and demonic possession. Catch episodes of EVIL now streaming on Paramount Plus!
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(3/13/2022) Actress Hendrix Yancey is living the dream! 'Stranger Things' season 4 is now streaming on Netflix and Hendrix Stars as 'Thirteen - 013' - a new test subject in the Hawkins Lab and participates in the Nina Project with Dr. Brenner.
What an amazing opportunity to be a part of such an iconic series even though she had to shave her head.
At just 10, actress Hendrix Yancey has booked the role of a lifetime. She hails from Hot Springs, Arkansas. She signed with her first agent at 5 and was quickly cast in episodes of the TV mini-series ‘Versus’ for AwesomenessTV. Hendrix was off and running! This young Arkansas native went on to book roles consistently. Best recognized for her recurring role as ‘Daisy’ on the Netflix limited series ‘Unbelievable,’ she also stars as ‘Angelina’ in the Amazon Prime romance drama, ‘Charming The Hearts of Men.
Look for Hendrix Yancey starring opposite Mila Harris, Jo Chrest and Anna Paquin in‘A Friend of the Family’ coming to Peacock TV and catch Hendrix soon as ‘Young Elizabeth’ in the horror thriller ‘DWELLER.’
Mike and returning co-host, Canadian actress Mia Bella are thrilled that Hendrix joined us on ConversationsRadio! Huge thanks to Hendrix and Bella for making episode 128 a success!
Go ahead and follow Hendrix Yancey on Instagram @hendrixyancey
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(7/22/2022) Mike and co-host, actress Isabella Blake Thomas welcomed actress Emmy DeOliveira to ConversationsRadio! At 15, Emmy has a style all her own. Based in LA, she has done it all. Stage, Television, Film Voiceover and more. Emmy has also done Stand-Up Comedy!
Emmy stars as ‘Kate Weatherall’ opposite Tony Hale, Marta Kessler, Mystic Inscho and Seth Carr on ‘The Mysterious Benedict Society.’ Based on a series of books written by author Trenton Lee Stewart, this Disney+ series focuses on four gifted orphans - recruited by an eccentric, benefactor to go on a secret mission.
Emmy is also known for her recurring roles as ‘Avery’ on Netflix's Original Series 'Flaked' and played Vickie "Mini Snap" on TV Land’s 'Teachers' has appeared in numerous commercials, television shows. Emmy also has a background in musical theater having appeared in productions of ‘Annie’ ‘Aladdin’ and ‘High School Musical.’
You can follow Emmy DeOliveira on Instagram @emmydeoliveira!
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(7/15/2022) Mike and co-host, Kensington Tallman were absolutely thrilled to welcome award-winning actress Kayden to ConversationsRadio! Kayden stars as a young Julia Roberts - ‘Young Martha’ – in episode 3 of ‘GASLIT’ – now streaming on STARZ!
Actress Kayden Brenna Tokarski hails from Southern California and is proud to call Orange County home. Kayden’s designs on becoming a working actress began at 4 years-old. Now 12, She has quickly become one of the busiest young actresses in Hollywood. Kayden’s body of work is impressive! Consistently booking, she has starred in several Indie films including ‘My Melancholy Baby’ – now on Amazon Prime Video.
Kayden’s stellar performances have earned her two Best Young Actress Awards for her role in the 2021 film, ‘Message from the Mermaids.’ An ‘international Gold Best Young Actress’ award from the Independent Shorts Film Festival and a ‘Best Young Actress’ award from the Venice Shorts Film Festival.
Look for Kayden in her dream role as a young ‘Martha' on ‘GASLIT’– now streaming on STARZ and in the soon-to-be-released ‘Unloaded’ - Moving Picture Institute original starring opposite Niko Guardado (The Goldbergs) and Allison Gabriel (Better Call Saul & Sweet Magnolias.) With projects in the works, It’s going to be a busy summer for Kayden.
When Kayden is not in front of the camera, she enjoys diving on a dive team where she qualified for junior Olympian status on the one meter.
You can follow Kaden Tokarski on Instagram @kaydentokarski
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(5/18/2022) Mike and co-host Matteo Molinari were excited to welcome Magician Naathan Phan aka 'The Magic Asian Man' to ConversationsRadio Ep.124
Naathan Phan creates memories for those seeking wonder by combining his skills for comedy, magic, acting, improv, singing, writing, impressions, and storytelling into one unforgettable performance. A true Showman, His multitude of talents have been featured at theaters, casinos, corporate events, private events, on stages and cruise ships around the world as well as on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Superbad, Celebrity Name Game, Tosh.0, The Hollywood Christmas Parade, Wizard Wars, America’s Got Talent, and more!
Naathan Phan also holds the distinction of being one of only five magicians in the world who have appeared in the Masters of Illusion national tour, recent Las Vegas residency at Bally’s, and international television series (Season 8, which Naathan is also featured on, is currently airing Saturday nights at 9pm/8c on The CW.
He is a graduate of the Orange County School of the Arts, a proud Eagle Scout, and member of SAG-AFTRA, the International Brotherhood of Magicians, Global League of Magicians and Mentalists, and the World-Famous Academy of Magical Arts (better known as The Magic Castle in Hollywood), where he is a frequent performer and strolling magic champion.
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4/20/2022 Episode 123 features country artist Jordana Bryant. Jordana joined Mike and co-host, actress Isabella Blake Thomas to talk about her career as a country recording artist and her new single 'GUILTY' which dropped 4/22/2022.
At just 16, country artist Jordana Bryant is making her way and getting noticed. She is the next big thing in country music. From almost day one, this Pennsylvania native discovered her love of music, and has been writing and recording songs that come from life experiences. But, more than that, in the good times and those times when life is difficult and not making sense, It is those moments that are her inspiration - motivating her to write songs which, in some ways become Jordana's soundtrack. Each song has meaning while Jordana keeps it fun
Nashville has taken notice of Jordana Bryant as well. With millions of downloads and more music about to drop, Jordana is learning to navigate the country music community. She recently signed a deal with Riser House Entertainment in Nashville. A move which will definitely take Jordana to the next level. The response has been amazing and she's looking forward to working with this standout firm. Jordana's new single 'GUILTY' droppped on 4/22/2022 and is available on multiple download platforms as well as her homepage www.jordanabryant.com
Follow Jordana on instagram @jordana.bryant.
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(4/13/2022) Actress Lola Sultan joined Mike and co-host - actor Logan Allen on Ep.122. Lola currently stars as of Alex Sanders opposite Abbie Cornish, Patrick Muldoon, William Baldwin and Tim Rozon in 'Dakota' a dog friendly family adventure currently playing in select theaters and will be available on digital platforms May.
Lola is well known for her role as 'Holly' - the lead role - starring opposite Logan Allen, Patrick Muldoon and Kevin Sorbo in 'Bernie the Dolphin' and the sequel - 'Bernie the Dolphin 2' - Both distributed and well received in over 100 countries. Lola Sultan has consistently booked roles that have her working alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
In 2016, she appeared as ‘Lola in ‘In Dubious Battle ‘opposite Robert Duvall, Ed Harris, Bryan Cranston, Zach Braff, Selena Gomez, Josh Hutcherson, Ashley Greene, Tom Wilkinson, Jeremy Irvine, William Baldwin and the late Sam Sheppard. Directed James Franco, this amazing film is based on a 1936 novel by John Steinbeck.
A multifaceted talent, Lola has been in great demand for her modeling, which has seen her appear in numerous campaigns for high end luxury children's fashion brands.
When she is not on set Lola loves to travel, swim, read, write, socialize with her friends and watch movies. Fluent in French, Lola is studying at the prestigious Le Lycee Français de Los Angeles.
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3/23/2022 Ep.21, Mike and returning co-host, actor Travis Burnett featured actress/singer Lilo Baier. From Singapore to Los Angeles, success follows Lilo wherever she lands. Since she was 4, she has been busy on stage and screen. As well, Lilo has just released 'Introducing Lilo' - her new album featuring 5 original tracks.
Known for her role as ‘Kate Blackett’ on ‘The Singapore Grip’ and ‘Vivian Pembrooke’ on ‘Go Iguanas,’ Lilo was also the lead in the children’s television series ‘Ollie & Friends’ and has worked with the best of the best! With well over 200 performances and won first place in the American Protege International Vocal Competition and performed live at the famed Carnegie Hall. she has appeared in touring companies of ‘Evita’ ‘Shrek’ ‘Cinderella’ and even had the opportunity to perform with famed soccer star David Beckham. Seriously - Lilo Baier has done it all and is indeed The Real Deal!
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3/2/2022 'Sweet Magnolias' is back for season two on Netflix. Simone Lockhart and Logan Allen joined us to recap season one and talk a bit about season two and what to expect. Great to have Logan and Simone back on ConversationsRadio! Simone plays Nellie Lewis and Logan is Kyle Townsend on the series which is currently a Top-Ten show on Netflix in 34 countries.
In addition to their stellar roles on 'Sweet Magnolias' you can catch Simone on Disney's Jungle Cruise movie - available for download on digital platforms. Logan can be seen in 'Bernie The Dolphin' and 'Bernie The Dolphin 2' and will soon be seen in a recurring role on 'Stranger Things'
Follow Simone and Logan on Instagram @simonelockhart & @itsloganallen
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2/9/2022 - Mike and cohost, Canadian actress Mia Bella sat down with actress, singer, model and philanthropist Jordyn Curet on episode 119.
13-year-old, actress Jordyn Curet has been acting for a short time but is quickly building an impressive resume. A San Francisco Bay Area native, she got her start in modeling which Lead to a move to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. Since arriving in LA, Jordyn has been busy - having booked over 20 roles in Television, short films, student films, and movies - including numerous national commercials. Jordyn Curet currently stars as ‘Shamiah’ in the ABC comedy series ‘Home Economics’
Jordyn has twice won at the 'Young Entertainer Awards' for her guest role on Disney’s show Bizzardvark and for her role as a young Phylicia Rashad in A Tale of Two Sisters. She quickly got noticed as a standout actress and consistently booked. Known for her recurring roles on 'Raven's Home' and 'The Neighborhood,' Jordyn has lent her voice talent to Disney's 'Big City Green' and joined the cast as 'Jacara in 'Lilly's Light.' She also appeared as a regular host on DreamworksTV's 'Life Hacks For Kids'
In 2019, Jordyn booked a supporting role as 'Molly' alongside Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in the Oscar-Nominated film 'Marriage Story.’ Jordyn's first original song “LIFT ME UP” was released in 2019 and she was invited to sing the 'National Anthem' opening weekend at Petco Park for the San Diego Padres in April of 2021.
Besides being and amazing actress, Jordyn continues to model and is also an accomplished singer with projects in the works. Giving back to the community is very important to her. Jordyn's Joy is her non-profit foundation, where she is spreading hope and joy to underprivileged children. She has been involved with events in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington DC.
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1/19/2022 - Mike Dowler and cohost - actor Joey Vieira had a wonderful chat with actress Stacie Greenwell on Ep. 118
Stacie Greenwell decided she'd rather play a lawyer on TV than be one in real life, so she stopped practicing law in Washington, DC and moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting. After earning an MFA in Acting at the Actors Studio Drama School and performing in numerous plays and musicals in the Big Apple, it was time to move to Hollywood. Since arriving in LA in 2011, success has been hers! Stacie has appeared in over 50 tv and film productions, including roles on as been ‘Mayor of Kingstown,’ ‘Station 19,’ ‘Big Little Lies,’‘Last Man Standing,’ ‘AJ and the Queen,’ ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ ‘Sharp Objects,’ ‘Perry Mason’, ‘Good Girls’ and ‘Shameless’ to name just a few!
Look for Stacie as ‘Alex’ starring opposite Lea Thomson, Eva Longoria and Matt Walsh in the romantic comedy ‘Unplugging’ coming soon.
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1/5/2022, Mike and co-host actress Mia Bella welcomed award-winning Canadian actress Alix West Lefler to ConversationsRadio Episode 117! Alix hails from beautiful Vancouver, B.C. This talented young actress discovered her love for performing, not in film or television but in extreme outdoor sports shows where she was featured as a log roller and an axe thrower at the age of 5. Yes - Axe Throwing! The acting bug bit Alix early! Her Career began on stage and it wasn't long before she got an agent and began booking roles on TV and film.
Alex is well known for her roles as 'Juniper Cooper' on the CW series 'RIVERDALE' and 'Hope' on FREEFORM's 'SIREN.' Alix West Lefler Alix has appeared on ABC's 'The Good Doctor.' She has been featured Hallmark movies 'Chateau Christmas' and 'Cranberry Christmas' and booked a guest spot on the SYFY's 'Resident Alien.'
In Spring, 2021, Alix traveled to Connecticut for 3 months to film the Netflix thriller 'The Good Nurse'. Alix stars opposite Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne and Academy Award-nominated actress Jessica Chastain. Based on the book by Charles Graeber, the film - directed by Tobias Lindholm is the true story of Charles Cullen - one of the most prolific serial killers in history who is suspected of murdering up to 400 patients during his 16-year career as a nurse, earning him the title 'The Angel of Death.' Look for Alix in 'The Good Nurse' - coming to Netflix this spring 2022.
You can follow Alix on Instagram @alixwestlefler
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12/8/2021, Mike and cohost, actress Catherine Ashmore Bradley welcomed actress Morgan McGill. Morgan stars as 'Lynn' opposite Catherine 'Luan' in Nickelodeon's holiday movie 'A Loud House Christmas' - available on Paramount Plus. A lively conversation about this amazing Live-Action movie based on the Emmy Award-Winning animated series.
Morgan is based in Atlanta, GA - which is actually where 'A Loud House Christmas' was filmed. In addition to her role as 'Lynn,' Morgan has appeared in 'Love Craft Country' and short films.
An amazing podcast! Season's Greetings and enjoy!
(11/17/2021) Mike & actress Ava Bianchi enjoyed chatting with sisters Aubin Bradley and Catherine Ashmore Bradley on episode 115. Aubin and Catherine star as Lucy & Luan Loud in Nickelodeons Original Feature 'A Loud House Christmas' Coming to Nickelodeon and Paramount+ on November 26th!
Aubin Bradley is an amazing actress who has built a stellar resume in just a short time. A rising-star. In addition to her wonderful performance as Lucy Loud, Aubin has appeared in season 2 of Amazon’s romantic comedy anthology series “Modern Love,” where she starred as ‘Amber.’ Her other television credits include CBS’ “Madam Secretary,” Apple TV+’s “Invasion,” and SyFy’s “Happy.” Aubin feels at home on stage as well - recently starring as ‘Little Cosette’ on the Broadway National Tour production of “Les Misérables.”
Catherine Ashmore Bradley has established herself on TV, Film and Stage. Her recent television credits include NBC’s “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and SyFy’s “Happy.” She has also starred as the lead roles of ‘Sandra’ in independent films, “Mr. Sam” and ‘Caroline’ in “The Practice.” Catherine also voices the role of ‘Deema,’ the Drama Queen, in the fifth season of Nick Jr.’s beloved children’s show “Bubble Guppies.”
In 2019 Catherine made her Broadway debut as ‘Lily Potter Jr.’ in “Harry Potter and The Cursed Child,” based on an original story by J. K. Rowling. Catherine’s theatre credits include ‘Annie’ in the Charleston Performing Arts Center’s production of “Annie the Musical,” ‘Mary Lennox’ in “The Secret Garden” at the Heartwood Regional Theatre and ‘Mary Beth’ in the National Broadway Tour of “A Christmas Story the Musical.” As a trained dancer, she has been practicing since the age of 4 and most recently was featured in international recording star J Balvin's music video for GEF France. Additionally, she is a member of the Project Dance competition team where she earned the National Title of Miss Junior National Dance Showcase and the I Dance 4a Cure Heart of Gold Award.
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11/10/2021 Mike and cohost, actor Brady Amaya welcomed actress/dancer Kaileia Dixon to ConversationsRadio!
Born in Dallas, Texas, Kaileia - following in her sister's footsteps, started dancing at the age of 2. After landing in Southern California, she signed with agents for both Dance and acting. With a strong team behind her, she was off and running. Her stellar skills in dance have led her to numerous guest starring roles. An amazing talent with unlimited energy and dedication to the arts.
She can be seen lighting up the small screen on such shows as Disney Channel's 'Fam Jam' with Ariel Martin as well as 'Kids Bop' and 'This is Us' on NBC. Her talent as a Dancer can be seen in the Alexander James Rodriguez music video - 'Cherry Bomb' and Rosalia and Travis Scott's music video 'TKN' which has views in the millions. A natural model, she can be seen in Teen Vibes Magazine and is a member of The Mather Dance Company led by world renowned choreographer Shannon Mather. Passionate about the environment and helping children in need, she has worked with Make a Wish Foundation for the last 3 years.
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10/21/2021 - EP.113 Mike and cohost, award-winning actor Travis Burnett had a wonderful evening chatting with Vancouver actress Mia Bella on ConversationsRadio. Mia is an award-winning actress - currently nominated for a 2021 Young Artist Award for the role of 'Kali' - the recurring character on Disney's 'Gabby Duran & The Unsittables' a role she is very proud to have and Mia is enjoying the ride! She is a rising star and one to watch. Mia has appeared in 'Child's Play' 'Lost In Space' 'DC's Legend's of Tomorrow' and musical theatre projects - including 'Matilda' and more!
In her down time, Mia is preparing for an upcoming endurance test – working to obtain her first degree black belt in Taekwondo. She supports a number of local anti-bullying Campaigns in Vancouver. Mia is building her music career and does a number of mash ups. She is currently creating her YouTube channel featuring music and fashion. You can follow her on Instagram @miabellaofficial
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(10/13/2021) Mike and cohost, actress and country recording artist Shae Smolik Welcomed actress/recording artist Ava Grace to ConversationsRadio Ep. 112. Ava stars opposite ‘Ashanti’ in the new Sony feature ‘Honey Girls’ – coming to Digital HD and DVD October 19th, 2021! Ava stars as ‘Charlie’ one of the new pop sensations and 1/3 of the Honey Girls trio.
Ava has appeared in a number of projects, including film shorts ‘The Dolls’ and ‘Clippard Street’ Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Ava has a style all her own. She continues to hone her craft in acting and music. She also has new music about to drop. Stay Tuned! Enjoy the Podcast!
(9/29/2021) Ep.111 is all about voiceover! Mike and cohost, voiceover artist, actor & comedian Carlos Alazraqui welcomed actress and voiceover artist Mariel Sheets to ConversationRadio. Well known as the voice of 'Sally' in the 2015 animated feature film 'The Peanuts Movie' Mariel has been booking vo roles for sometime now and has worked with the best of the best in voiceover. In addition to her role as 'Sally', she is the voice of 'Darcy' on 'The Loud House' and has voiced a number of projects including video games. As an actress, you may have seen her on a tv commercial for B.J.'s Pizza and Ford. She is a dancer and singer as well and is working on a number of independent projects and is busy with auditions. A wonderful chat with a rising star.
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(9/17/2021) Mike and cohost – from Pixar’s ‘LUCA’ Emma Berman chat with actress/mentor/coach Bettina Devin. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Bettina has spent the last 40 years entertaining audiences on stage, tv and film.
As an acting coach and mentor, Bettina Devin’s students can currently be seen and heard regularly on Broadway, Off-Broadway, national commercials, sitcoms, episodic television, web series, and in principal roles in major feature films and on national voiceover campaigns.
Emma Berman – ‘Giulia Marcovaldo’ in Disney Pixar’s ‘LUCA’ is a student of Bettina Devin and credits her for bringing her to the next level and for her ‘Luca’ booking. An amazing hour covering acting and the arts as well as life in San Francisco. How did Emma choose Bettina Devin as her acting coach? You will have to listen to find out.
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(9/9/2021) Actress Dalya Knapp joined Mike and cohost, from Paramount Plus's 'EVIL' - actress Maddy Crocco. Dalya is based in New Jersey and fell in love with performing when she started dancing and singing at the age of 4. Dalya stars as ‘Laura Bouchard’ opposite Maddy Crocco, Skylar Gray and Brooklyn Shuck - the Bouchard sisters on the series ‘EVIL’ – streaming on Paramount+. Currently in season two, the series is being called the Best Show on TV and season 3 is on the way.
Dalya appeared in the short film Gracie's Keeper and lent her voiceover talent to the animated series The Shivering Truth! She has appeared in a number of commercials and has done voiceover work.
In addition to her On Camera experience, Dalya also loves musical theater and spent 6 months performing in 18 cities as an ensemble member in the Broadway Les Misérables tour. Currently, Dalya is busy filming a movie. She is a working actress with projects in the works. She's busy filming a movie and is looking forward to begin work on season 3 of 'EVIL' - coming to Paramount+ in 2022. Everyone is talking about 'EVIL' and rightly so!
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(8/26/2021) Actress Brooklyn Shuck - 'Lynn Bouchard' on 'Evil' - the horror/drama series now streaming on Paramount+, joined Mike and cohost, actress Maddy Crocco who plays 'Lexis Bouchard' opposite Brooklyn on the series. Brooklyn is originally from Kentucky. She came to New York when she was 8 and immediately found success on Broadway in productions of Annie, Matilda the Musical, Tuck Everlasting and her amazing role as Nunu in the Tony Award-Winning play 'The Ferryman'! She actually auditioned for 'Evil' while Ferryman was still on Broadway and ended up booking the role of 'Lynn' - the oldest of the Bouchard Daughters. The rest is history.
Brooklyn is enjoying her role on the show. Now in season 2, season 3 is on the way. This was a fun episode. Big thanks to Maddy Crocco for cohosting and we are glad that she likes sushi! WHAT? you have to listen.
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(8/25/2021 Actress Kensington Tallman joined Mike and returning cohost - actress Ava Bianchi on episode 107. Kensington and Ava know each other which always makes for a wonderful and interesting podcast. Kensington grew up in New York and now based in Los Angeles has been booking consistanly for tv, film and voiceover since her arrival. She currenly stars as 'Bianca Magic' - a series regular on Nickelodeon's mockumentary comedy 'Drama Club' - a dream come true for Kensington. Look for Kensington Tallman in episodes of the upcoming Nickelodeon series 'That Girl Lay Lay' and 'Side Hustle.' She is grateful and blessed to be a part of the Nickelodeon family. She has also appeared as 'Ruby' opposite Nasim Pedrad in TBS's 'Chad'
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(8/18/2021) Award-Winning actress Islie Hirvonen joined Mike and returning cohost, actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge on episode 106. Based in Vancouver, BC, Islie has built a stellar acting and voiceover resume’ and consistently books roles for tv and film. She is well known for her starring role as ‘Grace Gibbons’ in the CW series ‘The Flash’ and can be seen as ‘Cable’s daughter’ in the feature film Deadpool 2. She can also be seen as Madison in ‘Cooking With Love’ and Emma in ‘While You Were Dating’. You can also catch Islie on Fox TV’s ‘Wayward Pines’ and the tv series ‘Rush’.
As a voiceover artist, she has lent her talents to numerous projects for film and tv. Credits include ‘Pup Academy’, ‘Llama Llama’, ‘Nina’s World’, ‘The Willoughby’s’ and Pixar’s animated feature ‘Soul.'
Islie is a ‘Joey’ award-winner and has been nominated for multiple awards including a recent Young Artists Academy nomination for her role as Emma in the Hallmark tv movie ‘Christmas With The Darlings.’
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(8-11-2021) Actress Maddy Crocco joined Mike Dowler and cohost, executive producer and Sci-Fi writer Rockne O’Bannon on episode105 to chat about the horror/drama series 'EVIL' now streaming on Paramount+. Maddy stars as ‘Lexis Bouchard’ – one of four daughters on the series - now in season 2. Season 3 is coming in 2022.
She started studying musical theater and scene acting at the age of 6. From her first live local performance as Chip in “Beauty and The Beast,” it was very clear that she was a talented young girl who had stage presence beyond her years. Her additional community theater credits include Gretl in “The Sound of Music,” Flounder in “The Little Mermaid” and Charlie Bucket in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
When she is not acting, she likes to spend her time with her family, her dog and her friends. She taught herself how to play the guitar and writes her own music. Maddy also created her own fundraising initiative that raised money for a local animal rescue center. Maddy recently played Sharpay in her school production of High School Musical and is currently developing her own online jewelry boutique. She is looking forward to pursuing some other roles before she begins filming for the 3rd season of EVIL.
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(7/28/2021) Mike and cohost, actress Analesa Fisher were joined by actress, writer and comedian Maeve Press for episode 104. A native of New York - now in LA, Maeve Press landed the role of Genevieve - starring opposite Josh Thomas and Kayla Cromer on the Freeform series ‘Everything’s Gonna Be Okay’ now in its second season on Hulu. Maeve has made this role her own and her comedic skills are certainly put to good use on the show.
About to turn 18, Maeve has wisdom beyond her years which is probably why she comes across as real and confident. Discovering that being laughed at was fun and cool is the genesis of her interest in comedy. Maeve Press is blazing a trail as a standup comedian. Her material is original and inspired by the humor found in life experiences and random discoveries. Slightly edgy, Maeve Press feels at home on-stage and has performed standup sets at bars, comedy clubs and festivals everywhere. At 14, She was the youngest comic ever to perform standup at Boston's ‘Women in Comedy Festival’ and has played other festivals including Hoboken and will once again be appearing at ‘Burbank Comedy Festival’ in August.
Maeve fell in love with the arts early on perhaps by osmosis. Maeve’s parents, C. Fraser Press and Darren are award-winning filmmakers and have produced some amazing films. Maeve starred as ‘Tuesday McDermott’ in the Award-Winning indie film ‘Theresa Is a Mother.’ She also co-wrote and stars as ‘Nora’ in the indie film short ‘Too Many Buddhas’ – now on the indie film festival circuit. The film is a bronze medal winner at the ‘Just For Laughs Film Festival’ in Quebec and will screen at ‘Dances with Films 2021 in late August.
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7/14/2021 We were very fortunate to have voiceover artist/actress Emma Berman join Mike and cohost, actress Taylor Paige Henderson join us on ConversationsRadio Ep.103! Emma stars as the voice of 'Giulia Marcovaldo' in Disney Pixar's 'Luca' and has been on cloud nine since booking this dream role. Directed by Enrico Casarosa, this animated feature is set on the Italian Riviera in Portoroso. Sea monsters , Vespas, pasta and more, Luca is amazing and is currently streaming on DisneyPlus. Look for it on Blu-Ray and digital release August 3rd, 2021!
Emma, born and raised in San Francisco, has embraced the arts and remained active in the Bay Area musical theatre community. Her resume' is impressive and Berman always wows her audience when she's on stage.
In additional to her role in 'Luca' Emma Berman's early credits include voiceover work for a number of Leapfrog educational products. She is also the voice of 'Winifred Wings' in Netflix's 'Go! Go! Carson' - an animated series based on the VTECH toy line.
Emma has projects in the works and is well on her way to a wonderful voiceover arts career. Her homepage is www.emmajberman.com/
You can follow Emma Berman on Instgram @EmmaJBerman
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6/30/2021 Mike and cohost, voiceover artist Jet Walker talked voiceover and with voiceover artists Rylee Alazraqui and her dad - legendary voiceover artist and actor Carlos Alazraqui. Rylee is the voice of 'Rok-Tak on Nickelodeon's 'Star Trek: Prodigy' coming soon to Paramount Plus. She is also voicing role on 'Puppy Dog Pals' 'Doug Unplugger' 'Summer Camp Island' and 'Doc McStuffins'
Carlos Alazraqui - known for being the voice of 'Gidget' the Taco Bell Chihuahua, has many voice credits - including 'Fairly Odd Parents' 'Family Guy' Disney's 'Planes' 'The Loud House' and is a series regular on 'Reno 911!' You can check out more on his homepage carlosalazraqui.com/
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(6/16/2021) Mike and cohost, Canadian actress Madison Brydges welcomed Canadian Actress, Writer and Filmmaker Esabella Karena Strickland to ConversationsRadio!
Esabella A.K. Strickland is a Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker and Screenwriter, Award-Winning Actress, Media Host, and Writer. Described as a "Renaissance Girl" for her multitude of talent, Esabella is also an Artist, and GenZ Influencer based out of Vancouver, BC. She is a young, raw talent who is a Neurodiverse advocate and empowering figure against bullying through the arts. At 15-years-old, Esabella is co-writer of Then and There, Here and Where - her first Young Adult Novel - published March, 2021.
Esabella’s amazing resume' includes starring roles in local indie short films Enlightenment, Things You Take, and Arthurs Gift. She also co-wrote, co-directed, and starred in the Short Film My Red Ball and The Notebook through the Young Movie Makers Program.
Her website is www.esabellakarena.com
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6/9/2021 – Mike and cohost actress/singer Neska Rose welcomed actress Lili Brennan - an amazing talent who has embraced the arts and is riding a wave of success. Lili currently stars as ‘Darcy Marie Jarvis’ on Nickelodeon’s comedy mocumentary ‘Drama Club’! She can also be seen in the Kid’s Jury on episodes of Nickelodeon’s ‘Unleashed.’
Lili’s resume’ speaks for itself and she has been booking almost non-stop. In addition to her work on Nickelodeon, Lili starred opposite Kevin Bacon on Amazon’s ‘I Love Dick’ and had a recurring role in episodes of the Hulu original series ‘Future Man.’ Lily also appeared on HBO’s Silicon Valley. She has also worked on a number of short films and has a background in musical theatre. Lili Brennan’s body of work shows just how versatile she is as an actress and she continues to bring that quality to every role she books.
When Lili is not in front of the camera or on stage. She’s living the dream in Southern California. She has adopted a vegetarian lifestyle because all living creatures matter, especially the unjustly vilified shark population. She's a certified scuba diver and competitive sailor and loves the water! Lili also loves to dance and perform, and in her spare time codes games, streams her gaming, and attends Astra Nova, the school originally developed by Elon Musk. An avid reader, Lili loves to write, and has designs on creating her own original content. She's an avid supporter of environmental awareness and women's and LGBTQ+ rights.
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6/4/2021, Mike Dowler and cohost, legendary bassist Leland Sklar had a wonderful time with singer/recording artist and actress Connie Jackson to episode 99 of ConversationsRadio! Connie Jackson is a singer/actress, born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. The youngest of four, Connie knew early on what she wanted to do with her life. In 1986, she packed up her car and moved cross-country to Los Angeles, where she has resided ever since.
Although Connie’s primary focus is acting, her career started with singing. Within months of settling in Los Angeles, she was hired by legendary choreographer, Michael Peters, for the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of the Michael Bennett production of "Dreamgirls" at the Ambassador Theatre in 1987.
Connie is proud and thrilled about releasing her very first single 'THIS DAY' featuring Terry Wollman on July 16th! Connie's career highlight are many. She has toured and recorded with pop music icon, Phil Collins, on the Finally…the First Farewell Tour, and the “Going Back” tour. 2015, Connie also toured briefly with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. Connie has performed on numerous special events for artists including, Patti Austin, Faith Hill, Michael McDonald, kd Lang, Seal, and many more. A bucket list moment was singing with Barbra Streisand at the Grammys, and MusiCares Person of the Year.
For over nine seasons, Connie has been a recurring guest star on NCIS as Elaine. Other television credits include, How To Get Away With Murder, Why Women Kill, and 9-1-1. You may also recognize her from countless television commercials. She is also the voice of Mariah Carey's Grandma Lucy in the animated movie, All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Connie's career highlight are many. She has toured and recorded with pop music icon, Phil Collins, on the Finally…the First Farewell Tour, and the “Going Back” tour. 2015, Connie also toured briefly with Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. Connie has performed on numerous special events for artists including, Patti Austin, Faith Hill, Michael McDonald, kd Lang, Seal, and many more. A bucket list moment was singing with Barbra Streisand at the Grammys, and MusiCares Person of the Year.
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5/26/2021 Mike and returning cohost, actress Erin Reese DeJarnette were joined by actress Thalia Anne Oliver on ConversationsRadio episode 98! Originally from San Francisco, Thalia is getting noticed in Los Angeles and has booked consistantly since arriving in Southern California. At just 9, She has already appeared in 8 short films. Thalia will soon be staring as 'Young Esther' in Farrow Films 'Enough of Me' and look for her in ' The Christmas Dance' - a holiday film coming soon. She has appeared in music videos including one with Gwen Steffani and has projects in the works. Thalia is a rising star and we really had a blast chatting with her about life in LA, being a working actress and her love of writing stories and creating art.
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5/12/2021 A wonderful chat with actress & singer songwriter Neska Rose. Neska joined Mike and returning cohost, actress/singer songwriter Trinity Rose to talk about her move from Israel to LA, her role as 'Gertie' on Nickelodeon's 'Drama Club' and her amazing music career. Neska's 7-song EP 'The Repel Of A Young Girl' is available on digital download platforms everywhere as well as her website www.neskarose.com
A phenominal talent all the way around and at just 15, so much more is coming!
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(4-28-2021) Actor and Award-Winning dancer Brady Amaya joined Mike and returning cohost - actress Gabriella Graves on episode 96. Brady can be seen as 'Fenton' on Nickelodeon's new comedy mocumentary Drama Club. Brady has also appeared on NBC’s ‘This Is Us’ ABC’s 'American Housewife' Foxtv's '9-1-1' HBO's ‘Westworld’ Disney’s ‘FamJam’ as well as the feature film ‘The Christmas Dance’ and more.
Brady continues to hone his craft as an actor and dancer. With projects in the works, he is getting noticed and you are going to be seeing much more of Brady Amaya.
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(4/7/21) Mike and Cohost – actress Isabella Blake-Thomas were joined by award-winning filmmaker and actress Ella West Jerrier on Episode 95! Ella is based in Dallas, Texas and Known for her stellar performance as ‘Rachel’ In the Lifetime feature Terror In The Woods. She is also an award-winning filmmaker with her own production company 'Girl Boss Films' focusing on making films that inspire and impower young women. Her work is getting noticed at festivals everywhere. Recent films include 'The Waiting Room' 'What Are You Waiting For' and 'Wait For It' - with more on the way.
An award-winning dancer, Ella has been dancing since she was 2 and has danced competitively with dance companies since she was 4.
Ella and her family have a Dallas, TX based non-profit animal rescue. Please support Cane Rosso Dog Rescue! Enjoy the Podcast!
(3/16/21) Mike and cohost, actress Abby Donnelly chat with actress Catia Ojeda. Catia is known for her role as Terri Quinn on Amazon Studio’s Emmy-nominated show Just Add Magic and also has a recurring guest star role on Netflix’s Malibu Rescue. Catia has appeared on Law & Order, 30 Rock, Fringe, Damages, American Housewife, Grey's Anatomy, Hawaii Five-0 and Criminal Minds and will guest star on the upcoming highly anticipated Selena: The Series for Netflix. Catia recently starred in the feature film Closure, winning Best-Actress awards from Austin Indie Fest and Marbella International Film Festival in Spain.
Her stage credits are impressive having performed in New York City and around the country, most notably starring in the Broadway National Tour of the 101 Dalmatians Musical, directed by multiple TONY Award-winner Jerry Zaks. She continues to appear on stage and was nominated for a L.A. Ovation Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress in a Play’ for her performance in Theatre Banshee’s play Brendan – a stage play by Irish-American playwright Ronan Noone. Enjoy the Podcast!
2/24/2021 – Mike and returning cohost, actress Ellee Jo Trowbridge welcomed the return of actress and country artist Shae Smolik to ConversationsRadio episode 93.
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' - now streaming on RokuTV. She got her start as a model at just 6 years old. Soon after arriving in LA, she booked a 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.' It’s all about her new EP - Don’t Take Him Down - available on all digital platforms - which she recorded in Nashville not too long ago. She has more music and a video dropping soon. Shae and Ellee know each other well and both starred on ‘Play by Play’
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2/17/2021, Mike and cohost, actress Glory Joy Rose chatted with award-winning actress Mackenzie Hancsicsak - Young Kate on NBC's 'THIS IS US' on episode 92 of ConversationsRadio. Mackenzie got her start in musical theatre. At 8, she landed the role of 'Young Kate' on her first professional audition. An amazing start.
She continues to hone her craft as an actress and voiceover actress. In addition to her award-winning role on This Is Us, Mackenzie has appeared on Sag AFTRA's 'Storytime Online' 'Gown and Out in Beverly Hills' and an episode of 'Let's Make a Deal'
In 2017, Mackenzie lent her voice talents to Disney's 'Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure' voicing a number of characters and has her sights set on booking more voiceover work.
You can follow Mackenzie on Instagram @MackenzieHancsicsak
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2/4/2021, Episode 91 features actress and voiceover artist Taylor Paige Henderson!
Taylor Paige Henderson joined Mike and cohost, actress Emma Grace Berardelli to talk about her role as the voice of 'Earwig' in 'Earwig and the Witch' - a Japanese animated feature from Studio Ghibli's famed director Hayao Miyazaki. This is Taylor's first voiceover project and she is amazing in the role. Taylor is also known for her stage roles in 'Fun Home' 'Matilda' Annie' and is slated to star as Sarah's classmate 'Ally in the Sarah Silverman's Off Broadway production of 'The Bedwetter. Check out Taylor's homepage www.taylorpaigehenderson.com and follow her on Instagram @TaylorPaigeHenderson !
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1/21/2021, Mike Dowler and returning cohost, actress Bonnie Gordon welcomed actress Ava Bianchi to ConversationsRadio episode 90. Ava discovered her passion for the arts at a very early age getting her start in Theatre. Not so long ago, Ava performed at The Zephyr Theater on Melrose as ‘Kayla’ in the Bruce Norris play ‘The Pain and the Itch’ – which was well received.
Ava has since appeared in national commercials and has booked numerous tv and film projects - including appearances on ‘Game Shakers’ ‘Henry Danger’ and the late-night show ‘Conan.’ She has also scored roles in ‘The Undone’ directed by Christopher Anthony Luciano and the tv Mini-Series ‘Chasing Shadows’ directed by Kaleigh Kailani as well as numerous short films too. In 2019, Ava appeared alongside Alyssa de Boiseblanc and Dakota Lotus in Trinity Rose’s music project ‘Love is the Only River.’
Look for Ava Bianchi starring opposite Rebekah Kennedy in Jennifer Goodman’s film ‘The Curse’ and she is also set to begin work on the film ‘Hexengeddon’ written by Malcolm Harris.
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1/14/2021, Mike and cohost, actress Lily Brooks O'Briant had a wonder time chatting with New York actress Emma Grace Berardelli on episode 89 - our first episode of 2021!
A singer, actress, dancer and bassist, Emma is pretty amazing and her talent shines in everything she does. She began dance lessons at just 3 years old with singing and acting lessons soon after. Emma’s early training prepared her for theatre opportunities.
Emma’s first show was at Brooklyn’s award-winning Gallery Players Theater where she played the role of ‘Baby Louise’ in the musical ‘Gypsy’ – launching their 50th anniversary. Soon after, Emma Grace returned to the Gallery Players Theater to play the role of the ‘Little Girl’ in ‘RAGTIME – In pursuit of the American Dream’ and in 2017 was cast in the lead role of the musical ‘Annie.’ Emma also starred in the title role in Spotlight Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘Matilda’ in 2019.
Emma went on to play Susan Waverly in two consecutive seasons of the Broadway National Tour of Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ which was a dream come true for Emma. She has also booked regional commercials.
Emma recently participated in ‘Christmas with Arwen’ performing with a few of the brightest young stars of Broadway's biggest stage musicals singing Christmas contemporary classics virtually raising awareness for youth-oriented organizations ‘No Kids Hungry’ and ‘Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child.’ These two nationally-recognized 501(c)(3) charity organizations were carefully chosen by the stars' parents for their commitment to helping children at the community-level, through locally-delivered meals, toys and gifts.
Now 12, Emma continues to hone her craft as an actress and musician. Emma is quite the bassist. She enjoys being an active member of the Broadway Youth Ensemble (BYE), Kids of the Arts (KOTA) and the NYC Tap Crew.
You can follow Emma's career on Instagram @officialemmaberardello and check out her homepage - www.emmagraceberardelli.com
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12/17/2020 Mike Dowler and voiceover artist Jet Walker closeout 2020 with an all-star lineup! A lively chat about all-things voiceover - featuring voiceover artists Soso Bianchi, Cedric L. Williams and Ogie Banks from the animated series ‘Droners!’
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12/4/2020 Mike and cohost, actress Lily Brooks O'Briant featured actress and voiceover artist Juliet Donenfeld on epiosde 87!
Actress Juliet Donenfeld joined Mike and cohost Lily Brooks O'Briant to chat about her career as an actress and voice artist. Juliet stars as J.J. alongside Lily (Mandy) on the Netflix Original series ‘The Big Show Show’ and has appeared on 'Better Call Saul,' 'The Ranch,'Good Girls' and more.
Juliet's voiceover resume' is outstanding! You can hear her as the voice of 'Sally' on the animated series 'Pete the Cat' - streaming on - Amazon and Hulu and has voiced roles on ‘Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts,’ ‘The Loud House’ and can be heard as Lucy in the video game ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ and numerious animated shows. Enjoy the Podcast!
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12/3/2020 Actress Jacquelin Lorraine Schofield joined Mike and cohost actor Joey Vieira on episode 86!
Originally from New York, she came to LA in 2009 and never looked back. Jacquelin understood from the start that making it in the entertainment industry takes hard work and dedication. With determination and faith in God, she continued her training and began to book. Musical theater is her world and her training served her well. With on-stage roles in ‘Sister Act-The Musical’ ‘Bad Habits,’ her Ovation Award-Winning performance in ‘The Color Purple’ and more, Jacquelin performances have got people’s attention and she has garnered rave reviews for her stage work.
Having appeared in numerous tv and film productions, look for Jacquelin in the upcoming film opposite Vivica Fox ‘A Christmas for Mary’ – coming to the OWN network!
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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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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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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5/27/2020, Mike and returning cohost – actress Logan Allen on ConversationsRadio episode 71. Logan stars as Kyle Townsend on the new romance based series ‘Sweet Magnolias’ – #1 on Netflix.
Logan was born and raised in Florida. From a young age, he had is sights on becoming an actor. Starring in numerous commercials, Logan has appeared in a number of short films and soon became a series regular on Nickelodeon's Talia in the Kitchen. He went on to star as Kevin opposite Patrick Muldoon and Kevin Sorbo in the movie ‘Bernie the Dolphin’ and appeared in and episode of the tv series ‘Creepshow.’ Logan has established himself as a working actor and is thrilled and blessed to have been cast on a Netflix show. A dream come true for him. Our cohost, actress Simone Lockhart also stars opposite Logan in the recurring role of Nellie Lewis on episodes of Sweet Magnolias. Enjoy the Podcast!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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!
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 !
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!
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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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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8/22/18 Musician and actor Dalton Cyr joined Mike and returning cohost, 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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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.
Friday, July 27Th, 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.
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/
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
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
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.
(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.
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.
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.
3/14/18, Actress and Model Caitlin Leahy joined Mike Dowler and cohost actress Conner Dwelly for Conversations S2-E15. Caitlin is a Chicago native who came to Hollywood with a plan and things happened for her quickley.
Leahy currently stars as ‘Delilah’ alongside Taylor James and Billy Zane in Samson – the Biblical tale of ‘Samson and Delilah’ which was filmed in South Africa and opened nationwide in February, 2016.
Caitlin played ‘Gianna Rossi’ in Aftershock/Afterburn based on books by ‘Sylvia Day’ which streams on PASSIONFLIX and can also be seen in such shows as HBO’s Eastbound & Down, FX’s Legion, Showtime’s Roadies (created by Cameron Crowe) and more. She has also modeled for Bentley Motors, Adidas, Chase Bank, Ritz Carlton, Honda, Schlitz Brewing Company and more.
Thanks again to Conner Dwelly for cohosting! Enjoy the podcast!
Leahy currently stars as ‘Delilah’ alongside Taylor James and Billy Zane in Samson – the Biblical tale of ‘Samson and Delilah’ which was filmed in South Africa and opened nationwide February 16th.
On February 8, 2018, singer songwriter Addison Agen - finalist from Season 13 of The Voice joined Mike Dowler and Ken Stacey for Conversations Episode 14. Addison remains grounded and focused on her career. With an upcoming album on the way, her successes will be many as she continues her journey. Fort Wayne, Indiana is blessed to have Addison Agen.
Special thanks to Ambrosia's own, Ken Stacey for cohosting!
1/16/18, Mike and co-host actress Sixx Orange were joined by actress Casey Burke. Casey has enjoyed tremendous success in Hollywood and books consistently both in film and television. During the last four years, she has enjoyed playing the role of Cindy, Brick’s quirky Girlfriend on ABC's The Middle. The top-rated tv comedy is coming to an end after nine seasons – making it one of ABC’s longest running sitcoms. Her impressive resume’ includes appearances on TV shows like Big Time Rush, The Zeroes, Bad Samaritans. Her film credits include The Maiden and the Princess, After the Wizard, I-Doll and other film shorts. Recently, she was cast as Sarah Brown in her high school production of Guys and Dolls! She is a returning guest on Conversations who has co-hosted too.
On 11/29/17actress Saxon Sharbino Joined Mike Dowler and Sixx Orange for Conversations S2.E11. Saxon hails from Lewisville, Texas. She can currently be seen as Sarah Pearson on the Netflix series 'American Vandal' and also stars as Anka Keller on the Hulu original horror series 'Freakish. Saxon set her sights on an acting career at 9. Sharbino was cast as Amelia Robbins in the Fox series 'Touch' opposite Kiefer Sutherland. In 2015, Saxon played the role of Kendra Bowen in 'Poltergeist. Saxon will soon be seen opposite her Sister, Brighton and Lou Diamond Phillips in Urban Country. Saxon currently resides in Los Angeles.
On 11/15/17 Mike Dowler and co-host Bonnie Gordon welcomed actor Matty Cardarople to Conversations S2.E10. From Drillbit Taylor to Jurassic World, Matty is everywhere. He scored big with his role as henchperson Orlando in A Series of Unfortunate Events – which has been renewed for two more seasons. Cardarople was also cast in Stranger Things2 and can be seen in a number of national TV spots.
Matty is a poet and writer. His book Space Cadet is now available on Amazon.
On 12/12/17, actor Mark Jackson joined Mike and co-host Bonnie Gordon for Conversations S2-E9. Mark can be seen as Science Officer Isaac on The Orville (Fox) which has just been renewed for season 2!
In addition to his duties on the Orville, Mark has an impressive resume and appeared in the National Theatre’s production of War Horse at the New London Theatre in London’s West end. Additional stage work includes roles in Agatha Christie’s Black Coffee, the award-winning Noises Off and more. We talked about his early years in Borneo, college life, his stage work, as well his role on The Orville and living in Los Angeles.
Savannah Liles joined Mike Dowler and Tara-Nicole Azarian for Conversations S2.E8 on 11/1/17. This young actress has an amazing resume and projects in the works. Savannah has appeared in American Horror Story, Henry Danger, a number of commercials and stage productions. Most recently, she played 'Ellie' - the lead character in the feature film Prodigy. You can soon catch Savannah Liles alongside Linda Blair, Christine Elise and Michael Dudikoff in Landfill.
10/11/17, Mike Dowler and Co-Host actress Conner Dwelly welcomed Scottish born actress Gemma Forbes to Conversations S2.E7. A native of the Scottish Highlands, Gemma knew early on that she wanted to be an actress. Before coming to New York, she studied and worked in London. Gemma Forbes has appeared in a number of film shorts and features including 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life' and most recent,'The Truth About Lies' which comes out October 27, 2017.
Tony Cavalero stars as ‘Dewey Finn’ in Nickelodeon’s Emmy-nominated “School of Rock”. Credits include recurring roles in the CW’s “Hart of Dixie” and the Warner-Bros produced web series “Aim High” as well as appearances on ABC’s “Modern Family”, CBS’ “Two Broke Girls” and many more. Tony is also a member of ‘The Groundlings Improve Theatre & School’.
He will next star in “An American in Texas”, which he also produced. The film is set to premiere at the Austin Film Festival.
Actress and soccer phenom Sixx Orange joined Mike Dowler and Co-Host actress Conner Dwelly for S2-E5 of Conversations. A native of Maryland, she came to Los Angeles at 12 to test the waters of Hollywood and continued to play competitive soccer. Soon after her arrival, Sixx auditioned for and landed the role of 'Devin Burke' on the Amazon series The Kicks. She has also been seen on CBS"s Code Black, Zall Good and will soon be on ABC's Speechless. Sixx Orange played competitve soccer for 11 years.We talked about the sport and her love for it as well as her future plans. Sixx is a rising star with a very bright future.
Laci Kay recently joined Mike Dowler and co-host Tara-Nicole Azarian for Conversations S2-E4. Born in Tyler, Texas, Laci's career began at 7 when she played young Christina Aguilera in her music video Hurt. She has since appeared in over 40 movies and TV productions. She can be seen in a national commercial for Wendy’s. Laci has multiple nominations and wins for both film and music and continues to perform at many venues in the LA and Las Vegas areas - recently performing at the Cashman Center and at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Singer/Actress Aliyah Moulden joined Mike Dowler and co-host Ken Stacey – front-man for the band Ambrosia. Aliyah finished in the Top 3 on season 12 of ‘The Voice’ and credits Blake Shelton for giving her an incredible advantage as a performer. We talked about her love of music and acting and other life experience. Aliyah has had the opportunity to work with many acclaimed singers, songwriters and actors including dancing in Pharrell’s ‘Happy’ video. She can be seen in the upcoming movie ‘Anastasia’ and is continuing to write music and performs everywhere.
On 8/9/17, actress Freya Tingley joined Mike Dowler and guest co-host, actress Casey Burke on Conversations. Freya came to Hollywood from her hometown of Perth, Australia a few years ago ha's stayed busy with tv and movie roles. We chatted about her new film No Way to Live and her work on Once Upon a Time, Hemlock Grove and Jersey Boys. When Freya is not in front of the camera she is behind an artists easel painting portraits of pets.
On 7/26/17, writer/producer Rockne O'Bannon joined Mike Dowler and co-host actor Mateus Ward to chat about his success with Farscape, Revolution, Cult, Defiance and V. O'Bannon's. sold his first screenpay to Amazing Stories (NBC) and went on to write for CBS' The Twilight Zone. Rockne also created Alien Nation and the spinoff TV show and he continues to write and produce today.