The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Jodie Sweetin has been making audiences laugh for decades — but now she’s doing it with a microphone in her hand! The beloved Full House and Fuller House star joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a fun catch-up on everything filling her world these days. Jodie talks about her latest work, the podcast world, staying busy on screen and beyond, and stepping into a whole new lane as a comedian!...

Dr. Sherika Newman has spent her career helping others heal. Now, she is sharing the story of how she learned to heal herself. The board-certified physician, national leader in hospice and palliative care, and founder of Doctor in the Family joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about her debut memoir, Heal Thyself: From Childhood Trauma to Triumph. In the deeply personal book, Dr. Newma...

Welcome to Music City! Lauren “LOLO” Pritchard and Stephen Michael Spencer join Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about the gritty, heartfelt new musical bringing the sound—and struggle—of Nashville to the New York stage. Now playing Off-Broadway at St. Luke’s Theatre, Music City features music and lyrics by Billboard chart-topping songwriter JT Harding, a book by Peter Zinn, and direction b...

Mira Housey is here — and this Detroit talent is having quite a moment! The singer, songwriter, producer and classically trained pianist joins Robert Bannon on The Roundtable to talk about her new music and the journey from growing up in Michigan to becoming one of pop music’s exciting emerging voices. Housey recently released her six-song EP Mirror, featuring tracks including “Layup,” “prettyboy,...

From the ballroom to Broadway, Mark Ballas has done a little bit of everything — and now he’s back on The Roundtable! The three-time Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball champion is currently back on Broadway starring as the slick, smooth-talking Billy Flynn in CHICAGO. After a celebrated run earlier this year, Mark returned to the Ambassador Theatre for another limited engagement, playing Billy thro...

The Detroit native joins PJ Morton at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre — and stops by The Roundtable to talk music, hits, and coming home. Detroit’s own J. Brown is here, and he’s bringing that smooth R&B sound back home! The singer-songwriter has built an impressive run in contemporary R&B, with fan favorites including “My Whole Heart,” “If You Could See You,” “Moon,” “Sunrise Sunset,” “True Love...

Few companies have shaped the world of documentaries and entertainment quite like Dave Sirulnick and Jon Kamen. As founders and creative leaders of RadicalMedia, they've helped produce groundbreaking films, live events, and documentaries that have changed the way audiences experience music, culture, and storytelling. Their impressive résumé includes Hamilton, Summer of Soul, David Byrne's American...

The Roundtable with Robert Bannon heads to the Motor City for the Detroit premiere of Haunted Heist! Robert catches up with Lil Rel, who not only stars in the film but also steps behind the camera as director for this hilarious horror comedy that was proudly shot right here in Detroit. Co-starring Tiffany Haddish, King Bach, and Karlous Miller, Haunted Heist blends laughs, scares, and plenty of De...

From beloved actress to acclaimed singer-songwriter, Alicia Witt continues to prove there is no limit to her artistry. Alicia joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss her deeply personal new album, Between Heaven and Earth, arriving August 28 via Thirty Tigers. Produced by Grammy-winning producer Joe Henry and inspired in part by the enduring creative influence of David Lynch, the album...

From heartwarming holiday movies to unforgettable performances, Nikki DeLoach has become one of Hallmark's most beloved leading ladies. Now, she's taking that magic on the road as the host of the brand-new Hallmark Stars Live tour, and she's joining The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to share all about it! Launching this summer, Hallmark Stars Live is Hallmark's first-ever multi-city live tour, bri...

Regional theatre is alive and thriving in Rochester, New York, and Eric Vaughn Johnson is helping lead the way. The Founder, Executive & Artistic Director of OFC Creations Theatre Center joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss the company's exciting newly announced Broadway in Brighton Series™ season, featuring Hairspray, A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Wit...

Broadway leading man Sam Gravitte is taking audiences on A Walk on the Moon! Known for standout performances in Wicked, Almost Famous, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Sam Gravitte now stars as Walker in the new Off-Broadway musical A Walk on the Moon at the Laura Pels Theatre. Based on Pamela Gray's beloved film, the musical transports audiences to the transformative summer of 19...

Alex Michaels (aka Alexis Michelle) is bringing the wigs, the heart, and the hairspray to Cape Cod! Best known worldwide as Alexis Michelle from RuPaul's Drag Race Seasons 9 and All Stars 8, Alex Michaels is stepping into one of musical theater's most beloved drag roles as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts. The production runs July 15 through August...

There’s something special about artists who make you feel every word they sing, and that's exactly what Sémaj delivers on his debut single, "Love Ain't Fair." Raised on Chicago's South Side, Sémaj brings together the timeless influence of artists like Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, New Edition, and Bobby Brown with a fresh, modern R&B sound that feels both nostalgic and completely...

What happens when one of history's greatest epics is told from the perspective of the woman left behind? That's the question at the heart of Penelope, the acclaimed contemporary chamber musical created by Alex Bechtel, Grace McLean, and Eva Steinmetz. Now, with the release of Penelope: Live at Joe's Pub from JOY MACHINE RECORDS and an upcoming run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the award-winnin...

For nearly two decades, Berner has been one of the most unique success stories in entertainment. Born Gilbert Milam Jr. in San Francisco, he built a devoted following as a prolific independent rapper, collaborated with artists including Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, Cam'ron, Curren$y, and Mozzy, and released dozens of projects while remaining fiercely independent. At the same time, he transformed his passi...

Award-winning actress, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, and storyteller Malynda Hale joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about her remarkable career across film, music, and media. Malynda stars in the powerful new drama Bull Street, arriving in theaters on July 17, alongside Academy Award winner Amy Madigan, Loretta Devine, Arielle Prepetit, and Gary Ray Moore. The a...

Actress, comedian, filmmaker, and creator Anastasia Washington joins us on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a fun, thoughtful, and inspiring conversation about her ever-expanding career. This summer, Anastasia heads to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 as a featured speaker on the Taskmaster panel and You Can't Do That Anymore! panel, where she'll discuss the current state of the superhero genre along...

Broadway performer, filmmaker, and storyteller Doron JéPaul joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about the power of faith, perseverance, and using art to make an impact. Known for his work on Broadway in Our Town, The Piano Lesson, and To Kill a Mockingbird, Doron has also built an impressive career as a writer, producer, and creative visionary. Beyond the Broadway...

The indie sensation Atta Boy is back with brand-new music, a new tour, and an exciting new chapter—and three-fourths of the band stopped by The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to tell the story. Lead vocalist Eden Brolin (a singing acting superstar), guitarist Freddie Reish, and keyboardist Dashel Thompson joined Robert for a fun, heartfelt conversation about creating together, the inspiration behin...

There are legendary voices... and then there is Kelly Price. From unforgettable hits like "Friend of Mine," "Secret Love," "As We Lay," and "He Proposed" to unforgettable collaborations with Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Faith Evans, The Notorious B.I.G., and so many more, Kelly Price has helped define the sound of modern R&B and gospel for more than three decades. Yet beyond the incredible voice...

What happens when one visionary artist tells the story of another? Award-winning filmmaker Sasha Waters joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to discuss her remarkable new documentary, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, an intimate portrait of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose words have inspired millions to embrace nature, love, and "their one wild and precious life." The film e...

For nearly three decades, Q Parker has been one of the defining voices of R&B. As a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group 112, he helped create the soundtrack to a generation with unforgettable hits like "Cupid," "Only You," "Peaches & Cream," "Anywhere," and more. Now, he's writing an exciting new chapter as a solo artist with his acclaimed album Evolution of Romance, Volume One, whil...

The acclaimed composer and Broadway favorite join The Roundtable to celebrate the haunting new cast recording of one of Off-Broadway's most talked-about musicals. One of this season's most captivating new musicals has found new life through its Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording, and now composer Greta Gertler Gold and Broadway star Erin Davie join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an unforg...

Some of television's most powerful and unforgettable moments have happened because DeMane Davis was behind the camera. Now, the acclaimed director and executive producer joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for an inspiring conversation about building one of Hollywood's most remarkable careers. From directing fan-favorite episodes of How to Get Away with Murder, Queen Sugar, You, Station 19, Fo...