Out Of The Spotlight

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! After a nearly five-month walkout in the entertainment industry, we are excited to announce that the Writers' Strike has officially come to an end! After 148 days on strike, the writers walked away with an agreement... so we are back! We stood in solidarity with our fellow writers and now we can all return to doing what we enjoy and love. This week's...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! The Writers Strike is a movement that's been heard around the world. On May 2, 2023 the WGA went on strike with one goal in mind - fair pay. This week, Stephanie Gonzalez sits down with Emmy award winning Writer, Executive Producer, and Director, Mark Blutman. Mark has been on the picket lines every day and has been joined by many other professional write...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! It's a big week for actor Jesse Garcia but he made time to chat with us. Stephanie and Jesse are bringing the heat this week as they talk about Jesse's new upcoming film, "Flamin Hot"!  Jesse takes us back to how he got into acting, moving away from his small hometown in order to pursue a dream, booking his first ever role on his own, and b...

Welcome back! This week, Stephanie sits down with her long time friend who happens to be an Olympic Medalist. Get ready to talk soccer, Olympics, World Cup and life lessons with former Professional Soccer Player and TV/Podcast host, Lauren Sesselmann!  Lauren started her soccer career at the age of 12, but her first love was basketball. She played both soccer and basketball throughout her life and...

You're killing me, Smalls! This week, Stephanie sits down with the one and only, Marty York! In case you haven't heard, this year marks the 30th anniversary of the iconic and legendary film, "The Sandlot". Marty is highly recognized for his role in the film as Alan "Yeah-Yeah" McClennan. From being chased down the mall by fans, to surprising members of the armed force...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! This week we are joined by someone who has forever changed the world of soccer. We are talking about the one and only, Meghan Klingenberg!  Meghan has been a fan favorite since day one. She is a one-time FIFA Women's World Cup champion and recently won her second NWSL Championship... So yes, she is pretty freaking good at playing soccer but there is way m...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! This week, Stephanie is joined by Professional Rugby Player, Christian Dyer. Christian is making a difference not only on the field but in front of the camera as well. From an ACL tear to not making the Olympic team, Christian has overcome a lot of obstacles in his career. However, he is thankful for these setbacks and considers them some of the greatest bless...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! This week, Stephanie is chatting with Actress, Entrepreneur, & Mental Health Advocate, Nadia Simms.  Nadia has been modeling and acting for as long as she can remember, and has starred in many TV and film roles. You probably remember her from "Fargo" alongside Chris Rock, or perhaps "Innocent" on FOX.  Nadia currently stars on "Fam...

Welcome to Out Of The Spotlight. This episode was really tough to record but we really hope it did our amazing friend, Grant Wahl, justice.  Grant Wahl was an American journalist who paved the way for soccer in America. Many people also know him as the journalist who discovered a 17 year old Lebron James and put him on the cover of Sports Illustrated.  Grant's love and passion for the beautif...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! To know Stephanie is to know that "Boy Meets World" is one of her favorite TV shows of all time. And this week, she is joined by Actress, Trina McGee!  Trina is a sitcom icon who opened the doors for so many important conversations. Her "Boy Meets World" character, Angela, made a lasting impact on the show and for viewers. Angela's rel...

Welcome back everyone! This week, Stephanie is joined by Actor and Rapper, Maxwell Simkins!  Maxwell has starred in numerous TV shows and movies such as Bizaardvark, Meet The Coopers, The Sleepover and The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers - just to name a few.  He shares a few behind the scenes stories, including what it was like to work alongside Timothee Chalamet and Emilio Estevez (THE Coach Bombay)...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! It is an honor to say that this week, Steph is chatting with the one and only, Cheryl Burke! Cheryl has been part of Dancing With The Stars for 26 seasons now and her presence in the ballroom is breathtaking. The way she moves on the dance floor is so beautiful, but her story to recovery has touched so many people as well.  Cheryl has been very open about her...

Welcome back everyone! Since it's the last week of October, we figured this would be the perfect time to bring you a Hocus Pocus, LEGEND! This week, Stephanie is joined by actor, musician and songwriter Larry Bagby.  Larry has been part of numerous historical TV and film moments such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Walk The Line alongside Reese Witherspoon and Joaquin Phoenix. And let's...

Ducks Fly Together! Stephanie is joined by Actress, Taegen Burns to talk all things The Mighty Ducks, Monarch, acting, hockey and more.  Taegen is as real as they come and has been part of some historical film and TV moments. She has worked alongside Emilio Estevez, Dennis Quaid, Susan Sarandon, Josh Duhamel, and more. From wigs to having to bleach her eyebrows, she talks about what it truly takes...

Welcome to Out Of The Spotlight! This week, Stephanie is chatting with childhood friend, Mental Health Advocate, and Blogger, Whitney Webster.  Whitney is very open about her own struggles with mental health. She is dedicated to raising awareness daily through her social media and blog, Life Of Whit Web .  Her message is simple: You are NOT alone. On this episode, Whitney and Steph talk social med...

Let's talk Big Shot! Stephanie is joined by Actress, Cricket Wampler.  Cricket has been acting for pretty much her entire life and has a lot of experience under her belt. She currently stars on "Big Shot" alongside John Stamos, which airs on Disney+.  From dancing to acting to basketball, Steph and Cricket waste no time and get right into it. We also get a "Big Shot" Seaso...

Roll out the red carpet! Stephanie is excited to reconnect with Entertainment Reporter, Chelsea Briggs.  From Ed Sheeran to Cyndi Lauper, Chelsea has interviewed numerous celebrities. She has been in the entertainment industry for 12 years now, so you probably recognize her from Hollywire, Billboard, LiveOne and more.  Stephanie and Chelsea have a lot in common due to their careers and work ethic,...

Stephanie is joined by friend and 2022 Major League Rugby Champion, Sam Windsor!  When they first met in 2018, Sam tried teaching Steph how to play rugby - and this shows how passionate Sam is about growing the game in the US.  Sam grew up in Australia and his love for rugby started at a young age. His career brought him to Houston followed by New York. This year has been HUGE for Sam and Rugby Ne...

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! Stephanie is excited to be joined by her friend who happens to be really good at soccer, AJ DeLaGarza.  Many people know AJ as a talented professional soccer player who has made a HUGE difference in Major League Soccer. AJ was a key player, alongside David Beckham and Landon Donovan, who led the LA Galaxy to three historical MLS Cup Championships. And now he p...

You think you know... but you have no idea. Stephanie is joined by the oh so fabulous singer/songwriter, Rossi! They talk songwriting, pop music, 80's, Caliwater, and being besties with Vanessa Hudgens. Also, Rossi gives us a sneak peek of a huge upcoming live performance alongside the queen herself, Christina Aguilera.  Rossi's new song "7 Minutes" is out NOW!

Welcome back to Out Of The Spotlight! You may know this week's guest as an expert on the hit TV show "Married At First Sight" or perhaps you've read her book "The 4 Intimacy Styles".  Dr. Viviana Coles joins Stephanie to chat about what it takes to have a fulfilling relationship, advice for single people, reality tv, her career path and... Jared Leto. Whether you&apos...

From the Olympics to The Bachelor, Olympian Marlena Wesh joins Stephanie this week to chat about her life experiences.  Marlena didn't make her school's soccer team... so she became an Olympian. She got out of an unhealthy relationship... but refused to give up on love and went on The Bachelor. One thing is clear, if there's an obstacle in front of her - Marlena refuses to give up....

Welcome to the 1st season of Out Of The Spotlight!  Our first guest is someone who made history in the comedy world. He went the extra mile to launch an all-Black comedy night at The Comedy Store... and there was no looking back.   His new documentary "Phat Tuesdays: The Era Of Hip Hop Comedy" is out on Prime Video. Get ready to learn and laugh (a lot) with comedian/actor Guy Torry!

The trailer is here! Out Of The Spotlight, hosted by Stephanie Gonzalez - premieres April 5th!  Subscribe now to stay tuned for Episode 1.