The Roundtable with Robert Bannon

Anthony Nunziata joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate Christmas & You, his stunning new album of entirely original holiday music. Across thirteen brand-new songs, Anthony brings his unmistakable warmth, cinematic vocal style, and Italian-American storytelling to a project that captures the joy, nostalgia, romance, and spiritual heart of the season. From soulful grooves to tender ba...

Adam Volerich joins The Roundtable to celebrate a major milestone—his first feature film, Drink and Be Merry. The writer–director opens up about the heart, humor, chaos, and craft behind making the leap into full-length filmmaking. From finding the story’s emotional core to navigating the indie grind, Adam shares the creative breakthroughs and real-world lessons that shaped his debut. In this conv...

Charlene — the voice behind the timeless Motown classic “I’ve Never Been to Me” — sits down at The Roundtable to share the extraordinary journey behind the music. From her Detroit roots to global fame, she opens up about the highs, lows, reinventions, and the resilience that carried her through every chapter. This is the story of a true Motown survivor whose voice and spirit still inspire generati...

Quentin Plair joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon for a powerful and surprisingly joyful conversation about his new film Not Without Hope, the true survival story that’s already earning major attention. He opens up about stepping into the role of Marquis Cooper, honoring the real people behind the tragedy, and the emotional and physical demands of bringing such a high-stakes, high-heart projec...

Tom Sharpe of Mannheim Steamroller joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to break down the iconic holiday experience that has defined generations of festive music lovers. He takes us behind the scenes of the world tour, sharing how the signature Mannheim sound comes to life each season and what makes performing with this legendary group so special. From the explosive percussion to the sweeping o...

Dr. Dave brings his signature smooth jazz guitar sound to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, sharing the stories, influences, and inspirations that have shaped his celebrated career. From the early days of discovering his instrument to crafting the melodies that made fans fall in love with his music, Dr. Dave breaks down how he creates that unmistakable vibe — warm, soulful, and effortlessly cool....

Pianist, composer, and musical force Mia Vassilev joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to celebrate her debut at the legendary 54 Below. From classical brilliance to genre-blending collaborations, Mia has built a career defined by bold artistry, electrifying performances, and a sound that is unmistakably her own. She shares the journey that brought her to New York’s most intimate stage, the ins...

Adrienne hits the red carpet at the New Jersey Hall of Fame, capturing all the glamour and Garden State pride straight from East Rutherford! She chats with legendary inductees like NHL icon Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils, David Bryan—Bon Jovi’s longtime keyboardist and Tony-winning writer of Memphis—plus CNN’s own Dana Bash. She also catches up with Senator Cory Booker, Emmy winner Edie F...

Jonathan Bennett — the one and only Mayor of Christmas — stops by for a festive, joy-packed chat about all things holiday magic! From his Hallmark legacy to Finding Mr. Christmas, from the fan-favorite Christmas Con universe to the upcoming A Garrett Family Christmas (yes, that’s the title!), Jonathan gives us the inside scoop on building a holiday empire. We talk Palm Springs life, big family tra...

Douglas Taurel joins us to talk about the powerful return of his acclaimed one-man show The American Soldier, now back in New York for a limited run. The piece has toured nationwide for over a decade, including the Kennedy Center, and tells the deeply human stories of 14 characters—men, women, and families forever changed by service. Through real letters and lived experiences, Douglas brings to li...

Stevie Holland returns with Talk to Your Tomatoes, a charming, clever, and beautifully crafted new collection that blends classic jazz storytelling with her signature warmth and wit. Known for her expressive vocals and lush interpretations, Stevie delivers an album filled with heart, humor, and unexpected emotional depth. With tracks like “Pure Imagination,” “East of the Sun,” and “’Round Midnight...

Scott Hoying returns to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to chat about Pentatonix’s current world tour — including their much-anticipated stop this week at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena — and the release of their brand-new holiday album, Christmas in the City. The album leans into a festive, “big-city” vibe inspired by the magic of holiday time in New York City, and marks a creative evolution fo...

Adrienne hits the lanes for the 12th Annual Paul Rudd Bowling for SAY!—one of NYC’s most joyful, star-studded charity nights supporting SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young. Paul Rudd leads the charge with his signature charm, joined by Broadway and Hollywood favorites including Alex Brightman, Brandon Victor Dixon, Joan Hess, Julia Murney, Tucker Des Lauriers, and many more. The energy w...

Mark Armstrong, the visionary Artistic Director behind The 24 Hour Plays, joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to pull back the curtain on one of the most exhilarating traditions in theatre. He walks us through how this iconic event brings writers, actors, and directors together to create original works — written, rehearsed, and performed within a single thrilling day. It’s creativity at its mo...

Alan Ceppos and Audrey Heffernan Meyer join The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to dive into Art of Leaving, their beautifully crafted and deeply human new project. They share the heart behind the work, what inspired this exploration of loss, reinvention, and the courage it takes to step into new chapters. From creative process to personal truth, they take us inside the storytelling that brings Art...

Maya Drake joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk all about stepping into the role of Ali as the acclaimed national tour travels across the United States—including a highly anticipated stop right here in Detroit. Maya shares her journey with the show, the magic of performing this story night after night, and what it’s been like connecting with audiences in cities nationwide. In this conve...

Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, I’m joined by Emmy-winning filmmaker Nick Davis, whose latest documentary, This Ordinary Thing, delves into the untold stories of non-Jews across Europe who risked everything to save Jewish lives during the Holocaust. Using never-before-seen archival footage alongside first-person testimonies of over forty individuals, Davis crafts a powerful narrative o...

James Hadley joins us to talk all things Cirque Dreams Holidaze, the high-flying holiday spectacular coming to The Fox Theatre in Detroit December 9–14, 2025. As one of the creative forces behind this beloved production, James walks us through the show’s breathtaking acrobatics, jaw-dropping costumes, and the festive world audiences step into the moment the curtain rises. From its global fanbase t...

Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome actors SLee and Ryan Avoux to talk about their hilarious, high-energy new show VAPE — a wild, modern parody of Grease that turns the iconic musical on its head. Filled with ridiculous characters, over-the-top comedy, sharp pop-culture twists, and a wink at the high-school musicals we all grew up on, VAPE brings nostalgia and chaos together in...

Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome composer, lyricist, and musician Greta Gertler Gold to talk about her haunting and atmospheric new musical, Picnic At Hanging Rock. Adapted from the iconic Australian novel, Greta’s version transforms the mysterious disappearance at the heart of the story into a lush, psychological, musically rich world. Her work blends folk, classical, and th...

Today on The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, we welcome director-choreographer Kristen Brooks Sandler, the creative force behind the reimagined family production My First Nutcracker coming to New York City. Kristen, known for her dynamic movement storytelling and innovative approach to theatre, brings a fresh, joyful spin to the beloved holiday classic. Her new staging is designed especially for yo...

In this episode of The Roundtable with Robert Bannon, I sit down with award-winning actor Melina Farahani, whose bold new performance in Blackbird at Theatre Row finds her navigating a haunting role steeped in memory and moral complexity. With a background in both London and Los Angeles, and fluency in English and Farsi, Melina brings a unique intensity and global perspective to a story that reson...

What a joy to welcome viral sensation Debbie Wileman back to The Roundtable with Robert Bannon! With millions of views and fans around the globe, Debbie has become beloved for her uncanny, heartfelt tributes to Judy Garland — and now she’s giving us the gift we didn’t know we needed: a Judy-style Christmas album that is pure holiday magic. In our chat, Debbie shares the inspiration behind the reco...

Global icon Sheena Easton joins The Roundtable for a joyful, wide-ranging conversation celebrating one of the most remarkable careers in pop history. With 20 million records sold, two Grammy Awards, and a catalog that shaped entire generations, Sheena reflects on her rise from Scotland to worldwide superstardom. We revisit the hits, the era-defining videos, and the legendary collaborations — from...

Visionary filmmaker Jon M. Chu flies back to the Roundtable to celebrate the long-awaited release of Wicked: For Good, the sweeping cinematic finale to his two-part Oz saga. Jon breaks down how he expanded the world of Oz, deepened Elphaba and Glinda’s emotional arc, and honored the iconic Broadway roots while building something boldly new for the screen. From reuniting with Cynthia Erivo and Aria...