Episodes
Starting out in the rap scene in Florida in the beginning of the millennia, Yo Majesty went from local clubs to touring the world. They have not only crossed gender lines, but became a voice for the LGBTQ community. After being inactive for a few years, the group is back for their new album “Return Of The Matriarch". We talk to the duo about their start, writing process, and their global influence.
Published 01/27/21
Having been in many puck and rock bands throughout his career, Davy Williamson has gained experience in playing a multitude of instruments and perfecting his producing chops. Now a solo artist, Williamson has a hot new single, "Thin Disguise". He is also releasing an EP which will be released in February. We talk to Williamson about his song producing process, his love of instruments, and his history in music.
Published 01/25/21
Legendary bassist Leland Sklar has been a session musician for a who's who of music. From Barbara Streisand to Reba, from Dolly Parton to Rick Springfield and beyond, he has played all genres of rock. Before the pandemic, he was the concert bassist for Phil Collins. We talk to Leland about his new coffee table photo book, his innovative bass, and working with so many stars.
Published 12/23/20
Returning from our interview earlier this year, Kimberly Dawn has been busy in 2020. After her follow up to her single "Nashville", she hit the charts again with "1989". Her third single is just in time for the holiday season - "Christmas Wish". We talk to Dawn about her Christmas traditions, her affinity for Christmas music, and her streaming concerts who have helped local concert venues.
Published 12/21/20
A chance meeting at a songwriters symposium formed a country duo who are hitting the charts internationally. Justin Patterson and Laura Lynn Danley created Ten Penny Gypsy three years ago and have since won awards with their first album has recorded their follow-up "Fugitive Hearts" which will be available this week. We talk to Patterson about his harmonious partnership with Danley, their songwriting process, and producing the new album.
Published 12/16/20
Having worked in show business for decades, Ron Russell has shared the screen with Lauren Bacall, Elizabeth Taylor, Tony Curtis, and Bette Davis just to name a few. Still working as an actor, he also the host of the successful "The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell" the #1 Webshow in the world with 4.5 million weekly viewers/listeners. We talk to Russell about the golden age of Hollywood, the change of film sets over the decades, and the importance of independent producers.
Published 12/15/20
Having been in several rock and metal bands in Europe for several decades, Mauri Dark faced a literal change of tone. After years of yelling, his voice lowered, and his baritone burr has created a unique sound for his new album "Dreams of a Middle Aged Man". Through tragedy, loss, love, and hope, the album is a storybook of Dark's life in the past few years. We talk to the Finnish artist about the album, his change of voice, and the European scene in rock.
Published 12/09/20
An instructor at the legendary Second City in Chicago, Angie McMahon has kept herself busy throughout the pandemic. Having several irons in the fire, her biggest is a weekly comedic game show "Wisecrackin" which pits comedians against each other with a social media audience being the ultimate judge. We talk to McMahon about the concept of the show, improv comedy, her many projects, and the art of comedy.
Published 12/07/20
We head back ten years ago with our interview with Heather Langenkamp, who is best known as Nancy from "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Langenkamp and her husband David LeRoy Anderson were promotion their "Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy" documentary and gave us insights into their special effects business. We also took calls from a few fans. We also talk about Heather's acting career.
Published 12/02/20
We hit the Discovery Channel on this rewind. Survival expert, filmmaker and musician, Les Stroud is a pioneer in "reality survival" television with his hit show "Survivorman". On his own for the show with no camera crew or production staff, he went to distant locations to try to tackle worst case scenarios. We talked to Les about his most dangerous tests and his ideas on Bigfoot. Mikey Tutle is one of the stars of the hit show "American Chopper" and cted as the glue between his brother and...
Published 11/30/20
Inspired by God, HeisTheArtist is ready for the holiday season with his new single "Holly Jolly". Raised in Islip, New York, HeisTheArtist was originally a signed R&B singer but after hearing a sermon by Bishop TD Jakes, he decided to turn his music toward Neo-soul. He finds his inspiration through medication and prayer. We talked to the singer bout his writing process and working on his new album "Roots".
Published 11/25/20
A maestro with a guitar, Darren Michael Boyd has brought back instrumental rock back to life with his new album "Wonders of the Invisible World". A follow-up to his debut "Lifting The Curse", Boyd found time during the pandemic to write new tracks, which plays like a story without words with mystical riff that will haunt you in a good way. We talk to Boyd about his composing process, his guitar collection, and producing his new opus.
Published 11/23/20
A Detroit native, Hollis Jordan has had a whirlwind of a year. After reconnecting with his singing talent on the streets, it didn't take long for the former choir singer to be discovered and built his own recording studio to not only produce his work but other Detroit artists. His current single, "Runaway" is out now on wherever you get your music. We talk to Jordan about the current state of his hometown, his support for local artists, and his history in music.
Published 11/18/20
An accomplished actress on tv and movies, DeDee Pfeiffer is returning to performing in the upcoming ABC show "Big Sky". Having been a series regular on "Cybill" and sharing the screen with Oscar winners Michael Douglas and Al Pacino, Pfeiffer took some time off to get her college degree. We talked to Pfeiffer on her new role, working in a "Covid bubble", and her famous scene from "Falling Down".
Published 11/15/20
Having worked with rock and roll royalty throughout his career, Jon Brewer has become a storyteller, having produced several documentaries including the critically acclaimed "B.B. King: The Life of Riley". His new documentary "Chuck Berry: The Original King of Rock and Roll" takes an unprecedented look at the legend with interviews with some of the top stars in music, plus a complete and truthful interview with Berry's widow. We talk to Brewer about his insights on Berry and his upcoming...
Published 11/11/20
The Australian musician and songwriter Shayne Cook is making waves across the world. Having a top selling iTunes single in South Africa, Cook has a nine song album which is his debut after committing full time to music. We talk to cook about his writing process, the music scene in Australia, and taking the leap to make music his career.
Published 11/09/20
Having written several novels from dramatic coming of age to detective, Chuck Tabb has a talent to entertain. The former educator rekindled his passion and found critical acclaim with his debut novel "Floating Twigs". He is in the middle of a three book series, having release two books with the protagonist Tony Pantera. We talk to Tabb about his writing process, his methods of writing characters, and how he overcomes writer's block.
Published 11/04/20
The California Bay area has always had talented artist and the recent scene is no different. Simon Lunche has just released his new album "Never Knew The Night" and his recent single "Grace", which has gain traction among music fans across the planet. We talked to Lunche about his writing process, and his love of guitars.
Published 11/02/20
Having produced over 11 albums with his band Little Wretches, Robert Wagner has grown as an artist. An icon in indie folk rock, his lyrics are a glimpse into the emotional history of humanity and uses characters and storytelling to pull at your heart strings and put a smile on your face. We talked to Wagner about his journey into music, his evolution as a songwriters, and graces us with a live performance.
Published 10/28/20
Native Mainers, David and Paul Sprague have been working towards their dream of music for over a decade and in 2019 started Psychopath Etiquette. The band recently released their new album "Rough Draft" with their single "When Anxieties Attack" reaching the iTunes chards in South Africa. We talk to David about producing the album and his thoughts on the current rock scene.
Published 10/21/20
Having worked with several A-lost celebrities on their way up, Laurene Landon was a staple of 80's B-movies culture. With a career spanning over 4 decades, she has found a renaissance with newer directors and found critical acclaim on the independent movie scene. We talk to Landon about her movies, experiences on the set, and reading lines with the legendary Betty Davis.
Published 10/18/20
Having travel across the United States and working at various hospitals, Ankit Shukla has seen the helath care system in action. The Nevada native always dreamed of journeying and as a nurse, had the opportunity not only to have adventures outside the office but to meet people of all walks of life. We talk to Shukla about working the current crisis and his drive to help others in need.
Published 10/14/20
Originally from Norway, Rocky Kramer was born to rock. With his parents both musicians, the classically trained musician came from violin to the electric guitar and from concert halls to rocking bars. His new album, "Firestorm" tells an incredible story and features parts of his musical past and present. We talk to Kramer about his career and inspiration.
Published 10/12/20
A man of many talents, John Stewart went from being a popular stuntman in Hollywood to one of the predominate action directors during the 80's. He was also behind the camera for the ever popular "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" tv show. His current music project has him teaming up with talented musical stage actress Madeleine Kaye for a Latin music band Juliana, which has released several singles over the past few months. We talked to Stewart and Kaye about the band, the early careers, and...
Published 10/07/20
Two women making waves in male dominated professions are highlighted in our rewind. Bonnie-Jill Laflin became the first female NBA scout and assistant general managers of the Lakers' developmental team, the Los Angeles D-Fenders. We talked about her looking for talent and being a part of the sports world. Well known designer Paige Hemmis became a huge star with her regular appearances on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". We talk tp Hemmis about her side projects, funny moments on the...
Published 10/01/20