The Mixtape Lounge

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with superstar SHANI ! *** ABOUT SHANI: Shani Rigsbee ( SHANI), is part of a rare power pack of American stars that are equally fluent  both on stage, recordings and on screen.   A multi-award winning Artist, her credits as a Singer, Composer and Producer appear in major motion pictures and she has performed at some of the...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with rock'n'roll royalty MOOSE from SONS OF LIBERTY ! *** ABOUT SONS OF LIBERTY: The band from Bristol (UK) have established themselves as mainstays of the current original hard rock scene. With a reputation built on extensive touring, blistering live performances and a passion for creating exceptional new rock music the band's trajectory has...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with music superstars BOTTLEMOTH and MARC DEL GIUDICE ! *** ABOUT BOTTLEMOTH: Sometimes you have to take a step back before moving forward, and that’s exactly what Bottlemoth have done. Bottlemoth formed in January 2024 by the former members of Bridges. The band cut their teeth touring the UK under their previous moniker, playin...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with music superstar MASON JONES ! *** ABOUT MASON JONES: Mason Jones is an indie-pop artist making high-energy, synth-fueled anthems that blend nostalgic 2010s vibes with a bold, queer energy. His new EP entitled "Too Much" drops on the 26th of July, featuring four bops that explore queer identity and masculinity. Connect with Mason Jones: Linktre...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with music superstar RYAN WRIGHT ! *** ABOUT RYAN WRIGHT: Virginia-based singer/songwriter/producer Ryan Wright creates songs that don't make sense on paper--an ethereal voice singing angsty lyrics over confectionary synth-driven hooks. Her lyrics--at times profane, often tongue-in-cheek, occasionally devastating--reveal a searing wi...

In this ( very British ) episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with the up-and-coming star of the literary world, ANDY BRAMLEY, and country music superstar REN JACKSON ! *** ABOUT ANDY BRAMLEY: When not sleuthing around Cabot Cove in 1984, Andy Bramley can be found writing professionally sill comedy/fantasy books. Base in Kingston Upon Hull in the UK, Andy sees his writing as therapy and a tem...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with the brilliant multi-hyphenate from the hit show California Dreams, Jay Anthony Franke ! *** ABOUT JAY ANTHONY FRANKE: Jay Anthony Franke is an American screen and voiceover actor who first rose to prominence as ‘bad boy’ Jake Sommers on the ‘90s teen sitcom, California Dreams. As a voice actor, Jay is widely known for his portrayal of J....

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with music superstars TWO WEEKS IN NASHVILLE and LONELY PARROTS ! *** ABOUT TWO WEEKS IN NASHVILLE: After discovering their sound & identity whilst on a writing trip to Nashville, TWIN conceived their name in tribute to the music capital of the world.  Consisting of three mates who came together through love for their shared rock heroes, B...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with the brilliant multi-hyphenate from the hit show California Dreams, Aaron Jackson ! *** ABOUT AARON JACKSON: Hollywood actor, AARON JACKSON, is an Actor, Producer, Director, Coach, and Motivational Speaker. He’s best known for his role on the NBC TV series, California Dreams where he played Mark Winkle, one of the band's lead singers. He has st...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with the author of the smash hit memoir Won't Be Silent: Don't Stop 'Til It Matters , Abe Gurko , and multi-hyphenate Bo Baskoro ! *** ABOUT ABE GURKO: When Abe Gurko packed his bags and moved from New York City to Hollywood, he wasn’t leaving a career in the fashion industry to chase the usual dream of becoming a movie star. “I wanted to be a mech...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks with music stars PREACHER STONE and MARC DEL GIUDICE . About Preacher Stone: Ronnie Riddle: Vocals, Harmonica Ben Robinson: Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar Nick Nyugen: Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro Wyatt: Drums, Backing Vocals Jim Bolt: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals   Preacher Stone began as guitarist Marty Hi...

In this episode, your host, Greg Howard Jr, sits down to talk with Canadian music stars VON BIEKER and CAROLINE PARKE . About Von Bieker: Von Bieker plays indie folk that haunts your heart with small stories and big questions. Mostly. His recent singles have brought explosive growth, with We Don’t Even Fight Anymore gaining 10,000 Spotify streams in its first month. Asheville was featured on the E...

In the premiere episode your host, Greg Howard Jr, sits down to talk with author and poet JENNIFER BUSH-HARRIS and Thirst for Democracy creator QONDI ABOUT JENNIFER BUSH-HARRIS: Jennifer Bush-Harris is a freelance writer, blogger, podcaster, and poet. She has written 18 books, including 11 books of poetry. Her latest release is entitled Learning To Breathe Fire: The Collected Works During 30 Days...