Big Conversations, Little Bar

Welcome to a fascinating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar with hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence , presented by the McCallum Theatre and brought to you from the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige's Little Bar in Palm Desert, California. Dive into the fascinating world of 1990s Russia with our distinguished guests , David Junk and Fred Bronson , co-authors of the compelling book Rockin’ T...

What’s The Dill? Pickleball Has Become All The Rage in the Coachella Valley and Beyond! Welcome to Big Conversations, Little Bar , the podcast that brings you compelling dialogues recorded live at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert. Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence , this episode promises laughter, insights, and stories you won't want to miss. Presented by the McCallum Theatre , this...

Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for an entertaining and laughter-filled episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar from Skip Paige 's cozy corner booth in Palm Desert at Little Bar . This week, the dynamic duo welcomes Michael Holmes , the magnetic force behind The Purple Room in Palm Springs . Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Purple Room has become a beloved hub for cabaret and entertain...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for an honest and captivating conversation in the latest episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar !  This week, they welcome the incredibly talented Craig Chester , celebrated author , actor , screenwriter , and director who shares his journey from personal challenges and triumphs to Hollywood success. Discover Craig's intriguing experiences growing...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in the corner booth of Skip Paige's Little Bar for another exciting episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , featuring special guest Dan Ramm ! From Hollywood glitz to the streets of Long Branch, Georgia, Dan shares riveting anecdotes from his diverse career, including his connection with legendary figures like Barbara Sinatra and Joe Mantegna . Discov...

Seeing a Colorful World of Entertainment Through Rosenblum-Colored Glasses In this captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence , joined by the delightful Glenn Rosenblum , dive into a dynamic and humorous dialog. Broadcasting remotely from their usual remote location at Skip Paige’s Indio Taphouse , they explore the vibrant life and career of Rosen...

Hockey Legend Grant Fuhr Joins Big Conversations In this compelling episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence dive into the world of hockey with the Coachella Valley Firebirds Broadcast Color Commentator and Edmonton Oilers Goalkeeper/Hockey Hall of Famer , Grant Fuhr . Recorded at Skip Page's Little Bar and presented by the McCallum Theater , listen as Fuhr...

Monsters & Memories: A Legacy of Horror From Hollywood! Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence this week at the corner booth of Big Conversations, Little Bar for a captivating chat with Ron Chaney, Jr. Born in Imperial County, Ron is not only an actor and producer known for Mach 2 and Agents of Project Blue Book , but also the President and CEO of Chaney Entertainment, Inc . The company, founde...

Insights and Anecdotes from Behind the Music Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert for a captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , presented by the McCallum Theatre . This week, they welcome the talented John Stanley King, a Coachella Valley native and a revered musician , known for his extraordinary versatility and rich mu...

The Evolution and Challenges of Journalism In The Age of The Internet and ‘Fake News’ This week on Big Conversations, Little Bar , Patrick Evans and Randy Florence kick off the fifth season with an in-depth conversation featuring Julie Makinen . Julie, a veteran journalist and former executive editor of The Desert Sun , shares her candid insights on the state of the news industry. With a storied c...

Join Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for the captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar that closes out our fourth season, recorded live at Skip Paige’s Little Bar and presented by the McCallum Theatre . This week’s featured guest is Kajsa Thuresson-Frary , Vice President of Education, whose remarkable three-decade career evolved from development to pioneering transformative education p...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for another captivating episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , recorded live from the coveted corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar , and proudly presented by the McCallum Theatre . This week, they welcome legendary music manager Harvey Lisberg , whose keen eye for talent has profoundly impacted the music industry. Lisberg is best known for represe...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for an enlightening discussion on Big Conversations, Little Bar as they sit down with Susan Stein , the visionary behind Fashion Week El Paseo and the longtime fashion editor for Palm Springs Life magazine. With a career that kicked off in New York at Saks Fifth Avenue and burgeoned through significant roles at Bloomingdale’s and the Fashion Institute of...

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , join renowned actor, playwright, and director Laurence Luckinbill as he spends an hour in the corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar with co-hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence . With a career spanning six decades, Laurence shares his journey through iconic roles, including Sybok in Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and appearances in Laverne &a...

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with veteran Hollywood producer Neil Machlis , who spent four remarkable decades in the film industry. Broadcasting from the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, Neil shares his journey from producing and managing films to his rare on-camera appearances. With an impressive ros...

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with Andy Mills , the Chief of Police in Palm Springs. From the corner booth at   Skip Paige’s Little Bar, Chief Mills shares the compelling journey that led him from Midwest to Golden State, and finally to the heart of the Coachella Valley. Fully integrated into the local culture alongside his...

Immerse yourself in a laughter-filled hour as actor and comedian Jim J. Bullock joins co-hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on Big Conversations, Little Bar . Broadcasting from Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, they reconnect with the former Too Close For Comfort star and a fan-favorite of Hollywood Squares . Jim takes us on a nostalgic journey through his Wyoming and Texas roots, reveal...

This episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar features an in-depth conversation with Christian Sesma , a talented filmmaker hailing from the Coachella Valley. Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence at Skip Paige's Little Bar , the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe , as they explore Sesma's journey, discussing behind-the-scenes stories and his acclaimed works like Shoot the Hero and Vigi...

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , veteran television and radio personality Kris Long takes center stage as he shares insights and stories from his illustrious career spanning nearly two decades in the Coachella Valley. Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence as they delve into Kris's experiences as a TV journalist in major cities like Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Phoenix...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for another episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar featuring the talented Emmy Award-winning actor Kevin Spirtas . With a career spanning stage, film, and television, Spirtas brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table. Known for his roles in iconic films like Friday the 13th: The New Blood and The Hills Have Eyes Part II , as well as his me...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence as they welcome the esteemed former U.S. Member of Congress, the Honorable Mary Bono , on this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar . With a distinguished career representing the Coachella Valley and Riverside County in Washington, D.C., Bono has continued her commitment to national issues as the co-founder of Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence on the latest episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar , as they sit down with the extraordinary Lisa Lynn Morgan . A true hometown star, Lisa Lynn mesmerizes audiences with her band Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs , while also making waves as the co-creator and publisher of the Joshua Tree Voice magazine. Delve into Lisa Lynn’s inspiring journey -...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for a lively episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar featuring the multi-talented entertainer Jason Stuart . Recorded at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe , Jason opens up about his diverse career spanning acting, stand-up comedy, and writing. Get ready to dive into a candid discussion as Jason shares personal insigh...

Join hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence for this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar at Skip Paige ’s iconic Little Bar in Palm Desert, the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe . This episode features the incomparable Mitch Gershenfeld , who shares his incredible journey leading the McCallum Theatre for nearly 25 years. Get a sneak peek into the upcoming season's highlights and hear Mi...

Danny Bonaduce , the beloved actor, radio personality, and former child star, joins hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence in a lively and laughter-filled episode at Skip Paige's Little Bar , the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe . As the first guest of Season 4 on Big Conversations, Little Bar , Bonaduce shares insights from his diverse career, captivating audiences with his high-energy cha...