Celebrity Souls Speak With Brian And Rene' Interviews With the Otherside

Send us Fan Mail Keith Moon, the colorful drummer of The Who, talks with us about his life here and his life now there. Listen to find out his role in naming Led Zeppelin.  Rene's note: Keith is one confusing guy. If I didn't know about the wildman craziness he busted out with at times, I would never believe it. Did you hear the story about him and Steve McQueen, his neighbor in Malibu?...

Send us Fan Mail Our first episode of season 2 is Prince, the artist who started it all.  Brian's note: During my first communication with the other side, I was talking to family and friends when Prince stopped by to thank me for my help in getting started. I was a music director in Detroit at this time and I liked the music of the young artist named Prince, so I played it. And another statio...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian give us a little history lesson, their history that is.  Rene's notes: We realized we had never told you about us or how the podcast came about. Well, here it is, each of us gives you the skinny on who we are and what we are doing.  Check out Rene's blog https://commoncentsinwilmingtonnc.blogspot.com/ 

Send us Fan Mail Tom Petty tells Rene' and Brian about his passing over experience. Rene's notes: You can't hide from the "otherside." Tom Petty knew that I was not a fan of his in my younger days. I was shocked. They know everything. Better watch what you say, never know who's listening. Check out Rene's blog https://commoncentsinwilmingtonnc.blogspot.com/ 

Send us Fan Mail Jimi Hendrix stops by to talk with Rene' and Brian.  Rene' talks a lot about her personal life. We don't follow the rules of proper podcasting, we just have a conversation.  Rene's note: Oh brother, I am just trying to help listeners get to know us. For instance, I'm from Linthicum Heights Maryland. What if someone from there happens upon this site, then t...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian have a conversation with Casey Kasem. Brian's note: Casey Kasem is one of the people who influenced my interest in music and radio. As a kid in LA, I listened to Casey when he was at KRLA. I can't tell you how it felt to actually speak with this soul, someone who I've admired my whole life. And then to have him say he regularly visits me in my s...

Send us Fan Mail Rene', Brian and PigPen have a great discussion about life. And 5-hour concerts. Brian's note: Boy, Pig Pen has done some deep thinking during his time on the otherside. This is the kind of interview that really gets you thinking.  Check out Rene's blog https://commoncentsinwilmingtonnc.blogspot.com/ 

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on the conversation between Ritchie, Rene' and Brian. Rene's note: Well, really Ritchie and Brian. It's nice to see the souls that Brian has admired throughout his life are aware of that admiration and have come forward to send him some love. Ritchie was a big influence on Brian's musical taste, he admired him from a young age. And speaking of young a...

Send us Fan Mail The "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, opens up about his life in a conversation with Rene' and Brian. Rene's notes: Michael's soul is a quiet and gentle one. He spent most of his life performing, at first with his family,  then in 1971 he started his solo career. His life was not an easy one, he had many trials and tribulations, shows you money can't rea...

Send us Fan Mail Whitney shares her thoughts on her life here and her life now, on the "otherside" with Rene' and Brian. Rene's note: I really enjoyed my time with Whitney. Her voice is one of those that you never forget. I love to hear her sing, especially the high notes. And I have watched "Bodyguard" more than once, just leave it at that. I am looking forward to le...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian speak with Syd Barrett, one of the founding members of Pink Floyd.  Rene's notes: This is one of those meetings that you never expected. I am a huge fan of Pink Floyd and Syd was one of those unexplained mysteries. We had a nice conversation, he talked briefly about his life here and would like to tell us more. I'll be interviewing him again. Oh, and...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview David Bowie.   Rene's notes: What can you say about a legend? WOW! Such a talented and intelligent soul. We have barely scratched the surface getting to know him. Much more to come. Here's a quote from our conversation. What can you do from there, where you are? David says: A lot, but there has to be intent on the other side. Strong intent....

Send us Fan Mail Rene', Brian and Cass Elliot of the Mama's and Papa's have an intimate conversation, Cass share's her death experience. Rene's note: Cass is a most amazing soul. She was very open and shared her passing over with us. She was very open about her life here also. Cass and I are Marylanders, sharing a similar accent and love for ethnic food. Looking forward to...

Send us Fan Mail Robin, Rene' and Brian share a lively discussion about the evolution of music.  Brian's note: I had such a great conversation with Robin. He's very knowledgeable about music and how it changes with the times. And he's interested in what we think. We will be talking to Robin again, I would like to continue our music discussion. Check out Rene's blog https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Her highness has arrived. Rene' and Brian interview Freddie Mercury, former frontman for Queen.  Rene's notes: Right from the first words he spoke, I felt like I were speaking to an old friend. Freddie has so much charisma, it comes through in his energy. I know he's watching over me, hopefully gently guiding me in the right direction. Did you know he was an opera s...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview Michael Hutchence, former frontman for INXS. Rene's notes: I love music and I have diverse/eclectic taste. INXS was one of those bands that satisfied my requirements in regard to music. I worked at a radio station when they became popular, back in the old days. My friend and coworker, MadDog Scarpulla, was in the promotions department, 2 desks o...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian chat with Karen Carpenter.  Rene's notes: Brian has so many fans on the otherside, Karen Carpenter is another one. What a tragic life story Karen experienced. Once again, we look at someone with Karen's level of talent and think they must not have a care in the world. The opposite is true most of the time. Their pain is so overwhelming that they eith...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview Kurt Cobain, of Nirvana fame.  Rene's notes: I know we all have our life story to live out, it's just hard when you see someone so young and talented have to leave.  Check out Rene's blog https://commoncentsinwilmingtonnc.blogspot.com/ 

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview "The Man In Black" Johnny Cash.  Brian's notes: "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die." My all-time favorite line in a song. Talking to Johnny was like meeting up with an old friend and having a chat. What a warm and kind person. We are looking forward to spending more time with him, he has a lot of stories I think we w...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview Elvis Presley. Can you believe he reveals information about a young singer named Avicii, who is also passed over.  Listen now!  Rene's notes: The things you find out when you talk to the already passed over.  Check out Rene's blog https://commoncentsinwilmingtonnc.blogspot.com/ 

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview Janis Joplin. Stunning new information, you heard it here first.  Rene's notes: I don't want to ruin the surprise so I'll just stop here. Check out Rene's blog https://commoncentsinwilmingtonnc.blogspot.com/ 

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview George Harrison and John Lennon.  Rene's notes: I was kinda only kidding when I asked George and John to come through. After all they're the freaking Beatles. But they did and this was the start of an adventure for Brian and I. John and George talked about the problem with being a recording artist....having people tell you what to do and no...

Send us Fan Mail Rene' and Brian interview Jim Morrison, former frontman of The Doors. But you knew that didn't you?  Rene's notes: I love talking to Jim, he always has the most insightful things to say. He's volunteered to help me find my way in this new adventure. He's not a mentor, he says he's a pal. Ok, Jimbo.  Jim died in Paris and was not given an autopsy so we...