Episodes
Ready for a powerful conversation? Come aboard! 9-time GRAMMY® nominee and 5-time GMA Dove Award winner, Natalie Grant, an icon in Christian & Gospel music is with us today!Her single, "You Will Be Found”, has crossed over from Christian to Mainstream AC's Top 20 and her collab with Dolly Parton covering Whitney Houston's "Step By Step" is also receiving lots of buzz! Natalie is also a respected author and philanthropist. She's the co-founder of Hope for Justice, a non-profit organization...
Published 04/23/24
Published 04/23/24
The "Superman (It's Not Easy)" superstar, John Ondrasik, of Five for Fighting, is my guest today! John's here to invite folks to enter the "Music Matters Challenge", an exciting opportunity to support music in an under resourced school.  John is of the belief that music is NOT extracurricular. In the face of budget cuts and reprioritization of funding, he and Tullman Community Ventures are on a mission to ensure every child in America has access to music education in their schools.  Join him...
Published 04/09/24
Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton was a young London stockbroker who visited Prague in December of 1938 where he discovers a large population of refugees fleeing the Nazis - and he knew he must do something, at least for the children. Back in London, Nick spent months arranging for foster families, passports, and documentation that would usher hundreds of children to safety... 669 children! 50 years later his story came to light in a remarkable way. Nick Winton lived his 106 years humbly, with the...
Published 03/26/24
Hi neighbor! March 20 is the birthday of Fred Rogers, "Mister Rogers" to millions of children who once frolicked in the "Neighborhood of Make Believe" with he and his pals on PBS. Today we welcome two-time Grammy & Emmy award winning composer and producer, Dennis Scott, who has taken a library of Mister Roger's tunes and created a tribute album with new arrangements and a who's-who of recording artists and performers. "Thank You Mister Rogers: Music & Memories", features The...
Published 03/12/24
"Girls" is a love letter to Rachel Platten's children--perhaps to herself as well. And if you have daughters (or you ARE a daughter) you'll embrace it as your own. The singer/songwriter that brought you "Fight Song" always writes from her heart and we feel her music in ours. Join us for this sweet, intimate conversation where we speak of the dark times that inspire such powerful messages, and the light that's able to illuminate the chords and the lyrics. "Girls" has been out for a while, and...
Published 02/27/24
You may know him (like I did) from the popular "Reacher" series, but it turns out there's  even more to Alan Ritchson than his ability to portray a swoony character with formidable strength and investigative prowess. He stars, alongside Hilary Swank, in the heartwarming movie, Ordinary Angels, in theaters February 23. Based on a true story, Alan portrays a recently widowed husband and father with a critically ill child, determined but struggling. And he does so brilliantly.  Pull up a chair...
Published 02/13/24
She did survive, she's thriving... and so can you! That's the Queen of Disco's message to us all. The documentary, "Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive", about the making of her 2019 gospel album, "Testimony", will be out on Galentine's Day, (February 13th.) Gloria joins us on LOVE SOMEONE to talk about her journey, the film, and to lend some heartfelt and hard-won inspiration! Don't miss this episode! ~ Delilah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 01/23/24
It's Season 6 of LOVE SOMEONE! My first guest is New York Times bestselling author, Jennifer A. Nielsen, joining me to share her hard-earned insight and advice on how to make your dreams a reality. Her book, "Once Upon A Climb - 5 Steps Every Dreamer Should Know" is going to help us lay the groundwork to get wherever we're headed. She's warm and kind and oh-so-encouraging, as well as an experienced pro at overcoming obstacles and reaching the mountaintop. Step right up and join this...
Published 01/09/24
"Wounded Tiger" is The inspiring true story of the pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor whose life was changed by an American POW and by a girl he never met... Though it is a work of NONfiction, Wounded Tiger reads like a novel because it is a dramatic character-driven story. It has three main plot lines and each story begins separately, but they slowly come together in an unpredictable and captivating way. Author, T. Martin Bennett joins us today to share HIS story, and talk about how,...
Published 12/26/23
The man that gifted the world "Fancy Like" a couple of years ago, that catchy little viral sensation... has wrapped up another present and we don't even have to wait until Christmas Day to enjoy it! "Fancy LIke Christmas" was released last month, with all new lyrics... and dance moves! Walker Hayes sits down with us today to talk about his festive new single, AND SO MUCH MORE! You'll get an insiders view of this amazing singer/songwriter, loving husband, proud father of 6, kind, humble, man...
Published 12/12/23
Amazing songwriter / violinist / dancer, Lindsey Stirling, has become on of the worlds most innovative and beloved performing artists. She's also a treasured friend, a fellow crafter & seamstress, and hilarious prankster. She is sparkle and light and brings joy to billions - yes, billions as evidenced by her YouTube viewers... and guess what? She's here with us today! We're having a long over due catch up on all things Lindsey, her newest album, "Snow Waltz" & the "Snow Waltz Tour",...
Published 11/28/23
This special podcast episode has ALL FIVE members of the most innovative and inspiring vocal groups of all time--Pentatonix--hanging out with us!  Kirstin, Scott, Mitch, KO & Matt together in one place (that's not a recording studio or performance stage!) and I understand that doesn't happen very often! We're blessed to have them sharing some insight into their latest holiday album, "The Greatest Christmas Hits", made up of a whopping 23 spirit-building tracks! We'll be talking about the...
Published 11/14/23
Cher. That's all one needs to say to get the attention of those within earshot. She's an icon, a legend, a powerhouse, she's... Cher!  And she's with us today on this podcast episode to spill the tea on her new album, "Christmas" (and maybe a few other little secrets!) With 13 tracks, 4 of them originals, and a number of colabs with her besties, Darlene Love, Stevie Wonder, Michael Bublé, Cyndi Lauper, and Tyga this album has it ALL. Why do a Christmas album now, after 6 decades of chart...
Published 10/24/23
"Journey To Bethlehem," a live-action Christmas musical adventure, that weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told, the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus, opens next month. Co-writers, Adam Anders and Nikki Anders join me today! Adam, is a four-time Grammy nominee and two-time People’s Choice Award winner who co-wrote, directed, and produced the feature musical.  Nikki is an award winning composer and...
Published 10/10/23
Friends! Have I got an inspiring episode for you! NASA Flight Engineer, José Hernández, who served aboard the International Space Station, is here to share his remarkable personal story that took him from his migrant farmworking childhood to outer space. Along the way he acquired advanced engineering degrees, learned the Russian language, took flight lessons and became a certified SCUBA diver... all with the unwavering support of his parents, loving wife, and extended family.  He's also a...
Published 09/26/23
Hilariously relatable, the Netflix and social media sensation, Leanne Morgan, is Just Getting Started! That's the title of the sold-out tour she's currently in the middle of, yet she STILL found time to sit down and have a long lovely chat with us! I adore her! Leanne keeps it clean and oh-so-real, finding the magic in the mundane and inspiring us to do the same. Listen, and you'll hear her say that after doing this thing for over two decades she was thinking it might be ending... but...
Published 09/12/23
"Thank God I Do", the lead single on Part 1 of her self-titled album, "Lauren Daigle" was released in May. Part 2 of the album (that includes 10 more singles!) will be available soon!  Lauren joins me on the podcast today and my life feels a little brighter and a lot more colorful after our conversation. I'm sure yours will too! ~ Delilah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/22/23
In 1893 a Hawaiian cowboy and his wife refuse to allow their family to be torn apart sparking an armed clash with brutal western authorities and making Ko’olau and Pi’ilani heroes for the ages. I've got Jason Scott Lee and Lindsay Watson, who portray the two main characters in the must-watch movie, "The Wind & The Reckoning", with me on the podcast today.  I'm so excited for you all to join us! ~ Delilah See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/08/23
Drama is no stranger to this Tony-winning star of the stage known as "The Queen of Broadway", so her latest studio album, "Drama Queen" is very much apropos. Idina Menzel joins me on LOVE SOMEONE to share the inside scoop on her August release of this 70's-inspired dance/groove/disco LP.  For those of you who have only heard her amazing vocal skills when she implores you (and every child in the world) to, "Let It Go", you'll be delightfully surprised when you find yourself up and shaking...
Published 07/25/23
Myasthenia gravis, or MG, takes a toll on the lives of those living with the condition, but it also affects their loved ones. As Jessica and her husband Jonathan were preparing to welcome their second child into the world, they were not expecting to receive Jessica’s MG diagnosis. With this new element added to their lives, they have had to learn how to navigate their evolving family roles, nurture their marriage, and advocate for one another and themselves. In this episode, Jessica and...
Published 07/19/23
Singer, songwriter, actor, producer... the whirlwind that is Rita Wilson joins us on LOVE SOMEONE today, and wow, do we have a lot of catching up to do! We're talking about "A Man Called Otto," the charming movie she produced starring handsome talented hubby, Tom Hanks, her recent single with  Emily Shackleton, "I Loved You First", and her new album, "Now & Forever: Duets" featuring an amazing lineup of collaborators - and, as always, so much more! Pop in those ear buds and get ready for...
Published 07/11/23
You'll know today's podcast guest from past hits like, "I'm Yours", and, "The Remedy", upbeat, positive, feel-good tunes you can't help but sing along to. You'll be thrilled to know he's got a whole new album out, and it's title speaks to the same happy-filter each of the singles do, "The Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride", which is what Jason Mraz recognizes life to be. He's sharing some time with us today, and in his laid-back, good-natured way explaining that life isn't without...
Published 06/27/23
America loves baseball, hotdogs, apple pie and a good 'come back' story. I'm so happy to be providing one of those today! David R. Mellor is the Senior Director of Grounds for the Boston Red Sox baseball team at Fenway Park where he oversees everything that involves the playing field. As a kid he dreamed of a pro baseball career, but weeks after his high school graduation a car careened out of control ending David's shot at the Big Leagues... or did it? Join David and I as we chat about how...
Published 06/13/23
The much beloved Belinda Carlisle is with us today on LOVE SOMEONE!  Dimpled and darling, Belinda is back with a brand new EP, "Kismet", that contains 5 fabulous tracks,  Big Big Love”, “If U Go”, “Deeper Into You”, “I Couldn’t Do That To Me”, and “Sanity”  are all written by a previous podcast guest, the unimitable Diane Warren, and performed in Belinda's signature style that has you feelin' every word! Bellinda's going to be on tour this summer too, so join in on this great conversation...
Published 05/23/23