The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

There are saxophone players — and then there is Kirk Whalum. The Grammy Award-winning artist joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable for a conversation celebrating a career filled with soul, jazz, gospel, and unforgettable collaborations. From his acclaimed solo work to sharing the stage and studio with some of the biggest names in music, Whalum has spent decades creating a sound that is unmistakabl...

The Maltese actor joins Robert Bannon to talk playing Mikiel Mizzi, working alongside Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter, and bringing a piece of Malta’s history to the Enola Holmes universe. Actor Joe Azzopardi pulls up a chair at The Roundtable to talk about stepping into the wildly popular world of Netflix’s Enola Holmes 3! Azzopardi stars as Mikiel Mizzi, a member of the...

The Mean Girls star joins The Roundtable to talk bringing the hit musical to Cape Cod, life on stage, and making the iconic show her own! It’s about to get SO FETCH in the Cape! 💕🎭 Lizzy Tucker joins Robert on The Roundtable to talk all things MEAN GIRLS and bringing the beloved musical to audiences on Cape Cod! Lizzy takes us inside the world of the show — the comedy, the music, the characters...

Sometimes an interview turns into a conversation, and sometimes that conversation goes completely off the rails in the BEST possible way! Singer-songwriter Ivory Layne joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable for a chat that is equal parts music, storytelling and absolute hilarity. Ivory is a true multi-hyphenate — an artist, songwriter and producer who has built a career between Nashville and London...

Broadway icon Ellen Greene joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a rare and unforgettable conversation celebrating 40 years of Little Shop of Horrors. As she travels across the country meeting fans and revisiting one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Ellen looks back on the role that made theatre history. How did she discover Audrey? What inspired her unforgettabl...

Tadhg McMahon joins Robert Bannon to talk about stepping into the gritty world of Hell’s Kitchen, playing Cliffie, and being part of MGM+’s new crime drama The Westies. We’re heading straight into 1980s Hell’s Kitchen for this one! Actor Tadhg McMahon joins Robert on The Roundtable to talk about his role as Cliffie in the new MGM+ crime drama The Westies. Created by Narcos creator Chris Brancato a...

Broadway favorite Kennedy Caughell is stepping into the spotlight with her debut solo album, Just the Beginning — and she joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk all about it! Currently starring as Jersey in the national tour of Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen, Caughell has built one incredible résumé. From Broadway appearances in Paradise Square, Beautiful: The C...

The acclaimed Washington, D.C.-based trio — violinist Kendall Isadore, violist Dawn Johnson, and cellist Élise Sharp — have built a sound that brings together classical music, R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, hip-hop and pop. From Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center to a special performance connected to the 2021 Presidential Inauguration and a global Wimbledon campaign, The String Queens have taken their...

What happens when you take America’s political divide, gun culture, family drama, a magical weapon and some seriously funny musical theatre writers and throw them all together? You get Good Guy With a Gun! — and this one is WILD. Robert sits down with creators Philip Labes and Micah O’Konis, along with Musical Director and Executive Music Producer Hal Rosenfeld, to talk about the creation of this...

If you heard Sydnie Christmas sing once, chances are you remembered her. The powerhouse vocalist captured hearts around the world when she won Britain’s Got Talent in 2024, delivering the kind of huge, emotional performances that made audiences stop and listen. But winning the show was only the beginning. Now Sydnie is entering an exciting new chapter with new music, a new album, and live shows on...

Pop artist, songwriter, producer and creative director Izza is building a world all her own with her new EP, A Night at the Ballet: Act I. The seven-song project takes the elegance and drama of classical ballet and flips it into a bold, modern pop experience filled with fashion, attitude and plenty of theatrical flair. Izza brings together her worlds of music, dance, fashion and visual design for...

Okay, New Yorkers… you might want to look away. 😂 Filmmaker Pete Ferriero joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his deliciously controversial new documentary, The Best Pizza Is in LA — and yes, he is absolutely prepared to defend that title! A New Jersey native now living in Los Angeles, Ferriero set out to challenge one of the most sacred food beliefs around: that great pizza bel...

Writer, director and editor Christopher Piñero joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about his psychological horror short The Prowler. Starring Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building, The Inspection, Shaft), The Prowler takes what seems like a familiar home-invasion setup and turns it on its head. As fear, paranoia and shifting perception begin to take over, both the character and...

Jackpot! 🎰 Lorraine Ziff joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, and this conversation was an absolute BLAST! Known to her growing online audience as the “Goddess of Slots,” Lorraine has turned her love of casino gaming into a whole new adventure, bringing viewers along for the wins, the losses, the excitement, and those moments when you’re just ONE SPIN away from something big! But there is muc...

Pour a glass — because we’re heading to Napa! Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk all about The Napa Boys, the hilariously absurd comedy that takes the idea of the big Hollywood movie franchise and turns it completely on its head. Nick directs, while Nick and Armen co-wrote and star as Jack Jr. and Miles Jr., two members of the legendary — and completel...

Things are getting deliciously deadly on The Roundtable! Actress Karen Cliche joins us to talk about her role as Alison in Eli Roth’s brand-new horror film Ice Cream Man, hitting theaters nationwide August 7! From the twisted mind behind Cabin Fever, Hostel and Thanksgiving, Roth’s latest takes an idyllic summer town and turns it upside down when a mysterious ice cream man begins serving children...

For more than two decades, Kindred the Family Soul has created the soundtrack to love, life, family, and soul. Now, the Grammy-nominated duo is hitting the road and making a stop at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in Detroit, and they're joining The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about it all. Known for their signature blend of classic soul, R&B, and heartfelt storytelling, Kindred has bui...

R&B icon Case joins us on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon as he celebrates an incredible 30 years in the music industry and gears up for a special performance at the legendary Yoshi's Oakland. From timeless classics like "Touch Me, Tease Me," "Happily Ever After," and "Missing You" to the music that continues to define grown-folk R&B, Case has built a career rooted in authenticity, soul, and unf...

Independent film takes center stage on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon as we celebrate the inaugural Left Turn Film Festival, presented by the historic Ojai Playhouse. The one-day showcase shines a spotlight on daring new voices in cinema, featuring acclaimed independent films Situations, $Positions, and Crumb Catcher, along with live filmmaker conversations following each screening. The festiva...

Award-winning filmmaker Lynn Dow joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate the powerful independent film Bull Street. Inspired by true events, Bull Street tells the story of a successful attorney forced to return home after her father's passing, only to discover her family's land and legacy are at the center of an emotional legal battle. It's a moving story about faith, family, justice,...

Maxwell Beer and Mitch Marois stop by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate the launch of MATCHBOOK FEST 2026, an exciting new five-week festival transforming New York City's historic Greenwich House Theater into a home for bold new ideas, developing works, and unforgettable live events. Produced by Mix & Match Productions, the festival brings together established artists and rising voice...

For more than two decades, Naturally 7 has amazed audiences around the world by creating the sound of an entire band using nothing but their voices. From unforgettable performances with Michael Bublé to sold-out tours across the globe, the group continues to redefine what vocal music can be. Roger Thomas stops by The Roundtable for a fun conversation about the power of brotherhood, staying togethe...

Writer, director, and playwright Darcy Thompson joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss his hilarious new play, Doughboys. Set during World War I, the farcical comedy follows three women who disguise themselves as men to enlist, leading to outrageous adventures, unexpected friendships, and plenty of laughs along the way. After a sold-out run in New York, the production is now heading to...

Actress, writer, and singer-songwriter Lindsey Kraft joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss her acclaimed new one-woman musical, We've Been Here Before. The heartfelt and funny production follows a woman whose decision to learn piano at 40 unexpectedly unlocks memories, relationships, and long-buried emotions, taking audiences on a moving journey of self-discovery, healing, and finding...

When you have a song as timeless as “You Light Up My Life,” you’ve already earned a permanent place in pop culture — but Debby Boone’s story goes far beyond one massive hit! Debby joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a conversation about an extraordinary career spanning music, television, film, stage, and generations of show business history. Next up, she heads to New York for Songbook Sund...