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What can I say about Brad Gosse? I’m not sure how I discovered his TikTok videos, but am so happy I did. He is warped, in a good way. Brad talks about how he started his career in online marketing and is a self-taught “Growth Hacker”. He started as an online marketer, and things have just taken off from there. He is a happily divorced comedian, an online marketing genius and content creator. His b...

I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the funnies guys in the comedy circuit – my favorite cousin and favorite person all around – Greg Vaccariello! Greg talks about his start in New York, how he got into the entertainment industry, from the open mikes in New York, to moving first to Los Angeles, then Las Vegas, and working the Las Vegas clubs and eventually working the cruise ship circuit. Gr...

This episode is dedicated to the front line workers. I had the pleasure of interviewing singer/songwriter Nancy Kelel. In this podcast, Nancy and I start out chatting about her influences and why she got into music. More importantly, we speak about the pandemic, and her dedication to Front Line Workers. Her song, Front Line Strong, is linked below. Nancy talks about her inspiration for the song, t...

What can I saw about the Licatas? Jimmy and Tony are two of the nicest people you could ever meet. And two of the most talented performers to hear.  Not only did I have the pleasure of interviewing them a few weeks ago, I've seen them grow up performing.  During this podcast, I had the pleasure of  having them perform two songs on the show. One is an original – Rainbow for Rain, and...

No introduction necessary, just chatting with Joe Iaquinto.  We had a fun time :)    What an incredibly talented and funny guy.  We talk about his early childhood in New York, losing his parents at a young age, how he got into music, and the music he wrote for some very adult themed movies!    He is just an all around cool guy who knows all my friends and I can't wait...

I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Marc Platt recently. Marc’s credits include managing the Tearaways, working with The Plimsolls, Elvis Costello and Steve Earle. He has been a singer-songwriter playing in and around Los Angeles since 1980. He fronted Los Angeles Power-pop band The Real Impossibles in the 1980's and had chart success with that band and several other projects since....

What can I say about Michael Zarnock? The man has done everything. He is a musician, actor, writer, World Record Holder, Race Car Driver, Author, Race Car Driver, is in the Guiness Book of World Records he gets paid to play with Hot Wheel cars, and has a YouTube show (Hot Wheels TV). We talked about meeting, my brother Tony Wood (RIP), Barris Kustom, George Barris (Batmobile creator) and the SEMA...

I had the pleasure of speaking to one of the most talented, and busiest people in this industry, Diego Garcia. Diego has been writing and performing since he was 18 years old, and now performs in his band, Stage 11 as the lead singer. Stage 11 released their first CD in 2017 and you can find their music at stage11music.com. Diego is also part of High Noon Whiskey. Since quarantine, Stage 11 has be...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Cris Franco recently and WOW – he is one interesting and super cool person.  And please excuse the recording quality.  Sometimes no matter what you do .....    :)   In high school, he and and our mutual friend, Micki Furr (shout out to Micki !!!) were understudies in Guys and Dolls. He started his career as a singer in Disney World,...

I had the pleasure of chatting with Gedina a few weeks ago.  She is incredible.  I binged her YouTube videos and she has an incredible jazzy vibe.  Gedina talks about her blind audition on The Voice, her musical background, her mermaid pop and most importantly, 4th Door Records.  Gedina has been an indie artist during her entire career.  She can be found on Instagram, Twit...

What can I say about Larry Hudson?   He is one of the nicest guys in this business.   AND Larry Hudson is one of the most talented voice over artists around. Chatting with him was amazing. He talks about his journey from professional big band drummer, to commercial real estate and then voice over artist. Larry created his job as a voice over artist when his job in commercial re...

Dylan is one of the most fascinating people I've had the pleasure of knowing, and interviewing.  I first met him when he invited me to join NOIZ Society, a secret society for music people, and talking with him today, I learned there is so much more to him than writing.  This interview was a lot of fun - we laughed a lot, and got to know each other as professionals.  Dylan is an owne...

I had the pleasure of a short interview with Rachel Walker.  She is in Northern Canada (eh ?) and unfortunately, the weather controlled how long we could chat.  I spoke to her a few days ago, and she is one of the most interesting musicians I've chatted with.   Her music is varied.  I love jazz, and she has jazz inspired songs, along with folk and rock inspired.   She is a...

Robert Morgan Fisher is an incredibly talented  singer/songwriter, writer, and voiceover artist.  I had the pleasure of speaking with him recently, and he treated me to two original songs. I've listed his bio below.  Check out his website - its a fun place to go !!! Robert Morgan Fisher won the 2018 Chester Himes Fiction Prize and was shortlisted for the 2019 John Steinbeck Award. H...

Disclaimer - some explicit language Tonight we talk about the late Eddie Van Halen and Fred's time with Warner Brothers.  Fred tells the back story behind Van Halen, among other artists.  Tonight we focused on Eddie Van Halen and his recent passing.  Fred is hilarious in his retelling of the back stories.  His website is promotion-man.com, and his life street show is on www. KL...

Marc gives his insight into avoiding scams in the voice actor world.  The most common scam is the check scam, prevalent in all fields.  The second scam is a school promising a demo tape at the end of the course, whether the student is ready to record.   Marc also talks about playing the plastic surgeon in the video game Twisted Metal. I can't describe it - you have to listen - &nbsp...

Google Marc Cashman's name, and you will be amazed at what you find. Marc started his career as a copywriter, actor and voice over actor. He is not the Marc Cashman in Toronto - he is the Marc Cashman author of V-Oh ! Check out his Voice Cat - Let this Cat out of the bag !! Let this Cat out of the bag. He pounces on Promos.  Attacks Animation. Purrs at Trailers.  Nimble with Narration. H...

First - I have to apologize for the recording quality.  The recording gods were not with us when we recorded this.  Don't know why.  SOOO, with that being said, Jason Stuart is the funniest guy around.  I had the pleasure of speaking with him, and his mom, Gloria.   Gloria is the coolest mom ever.  The banter between Jason, Gloria and myself is hysterical.  While...

Jon D'Amore - what can I say?   He is an accomplished musician and writer.  Jon's first book, The Boss Always Sits in the Back - A Memoir, is a fun and incredible read.  Jon talks about his 22nd birthday in Las Vegas, and how a gambling scam in the 1970's changed all gambling laws in the United States.   His second and third books - Deadfellas and The Deliveryman - also ta...

A few days ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Hugh LeHane.  I love his accent !!!!   We could have gone on forever so there will be an episode 2.  Hugh has been living in London for the past two years. He talks about his move to London, what originally brought him to California, his acting, voiceover and spiritual work.  I've included his biography below.  Enjoy...

I had the pleasure of chatting with David Velo Stewart a few weeks ago.  David is a fascinating film maker and writer who started his career in Ohio as a D.J.  David's latest project, This Thing Called Hip Hop, is inspirational, and shows the origins of hip hop.  This is streaming on Amazon Prime. David graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in African Am...

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking with the very talented singer/songwriter Jan Seides in Austin, Texas.  My dogs were in the studio with me, and you can hear them knocking over chairs and snoring !    Jan plays guitar, piano, mandolin and ukulele.  She gives us an insight on her influences - Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Judy Collins.  Jan discovered she had perfect pi...

I had the pleasure of speaking with James Lee Stanley.  I've known him as a musician for years and was fascinated talking with him.  Could have spent hours listening to him.   James is a multitalented singer/songwriter who has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Robin Trower, worked with Poco, and Peter Tork, among others.  James talks about how he got into music, his influences and life...

I had the pleasure of chatting with the very talented producer and musician, Chad Watson.  I've known Chad and his lovely wife, Pam Loe, for years, and learned so much about him today.  Chad plays multiple instruments - bass, trombone, mandolin, among others.  He had played with Freebo, Charlie Rich, Kenny O'Dell, Maria Muldair, John York and Barry McGuire, among other country and j...

A sit-down interview with producer Darryl Harrison.  Darryl is a talented producer and drummer, who has worked in the country music field for years.  Looking forward to Episode 2 !