GUEST: Taylor McIntosh

Insta: @itstaylormcintosh

TikTok: @itstaylormcintosh

Taylor McIntosh is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and an actor who’s star is on the rise! He’s also an accomplished pianist and guitarist. We talk about his dancing background and his experience with his breakdancing crew, Break Ninjaz, who won “USA Battle of The Year, and competed on NBC’s “World of Dance”! We also discuss how he got into music and his recently released song “Money on Your Deathbed” featuring rock legend Richie Sambora!

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

“Pinky Promise”

Break Ninjaz on NBC’s “World of Dance”

Guest: Saree McIntosh

Insta: @SareeMcIntosh

TikTok: @Saree_McIntosh

IMDB: HERE

Rising star Saree McIntosh can do it all! She's a singer, a songwriter, a dancer, and an actress! You've seen her as The Frost sisters on FOX's "The Gifted". Her breakdancing crew Break Ninjaz won USA Battle of the Year and competed on NBC's "World of Dance". We talk to her about that and her recently released song "Money on Your Death Bed" featuring rock legend Richie Sambora!

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

Guest: Joshua Schubart

Insta: @Josh_Schubart

Twitter: @Josh_Schubart

Website: www.JoshuaSchubart.com

IMDB: HERE

You've seen Joshua Schubart as Frank in the Amazon series ' The Tick', or possibly in the Netflix mini-series 'Seven Seconds', or in HBO's series 'High Maintenance'. We talk to Joshua about 'AFTER', the series he created, wrote, and stars in on IFT Network and how he used the cards stacked against him to build a successful career doing what he loves.

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

“AFTER”

A young widower is forced to move back home, and with the help of his family and friends, tries to get back into the dating game. A story of love, life, and rebirth.

IMDB: HERE

IFT Network: HERE

FEATURED MUSIC

Song: Down with the Sickness

Artist: Disturbed

Twitter: @Disturbed

Insta: @Disturbed

Website: HERE

Guest: Connie Giordano

Insta: @ConnieGiordano3

Website: conniegiordano.com

IMDB: HERE

Connie Giordano can be seen playing Patty Del Rasso in HBO's new hit series "Mare of Easttown" starring Kate Winslet. We talk to her about working on the show with the amazing cast. We also talk about her making the move from stage to film!

“Mare of Easttown”

A detective in a small Pennsylvania town investigates a local murder while trying to keep her life from falling apart.

IMDB: HERE

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Trailer

Guest: Enzo Zelocchi

IMDB: HERE

Twitter: @enzozelocchi

Insta: @enzozelocchi

Enzo Zelocchi is an award-winning actor, producer, director writer and influencer. He's has over 3.8 million followers on Instagram. We talk about how the trailer for his his film "The First Secret" went viral and was mentioned in Variety as the second most watched video of the month with over 24 million views on Instagram in March 2020 alone. The trailer for his latest film "The Source" has over 200 million views! We talk to him about his thoughts on being an influencer and his commitment to getting things done!

The First Secret

Enzo Zelocchi in "Starlight Man: The First Secret"1st trailer https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3732196/Over 20 millions views on Instagram: https://www.instagra...

The Source

THE SOURCE - starring Enzo Zelocchi

www.chancestuff.com Directed by Skim Nasty (http://twitter.com/AustinVesely) & Lil Chano from 79thDrone footage by Jeff Salzbrunn and Yakub Films

Featured Music

Artist: Chance the Rapper ft. 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

Song: No Problem

Twitter: @chancetherapper

Insta: @chancetherapper

Youtube: HERE

GUEST: Jennifer Cooney

Website: halfjackgeneration.com

Twitter: @halfjacksnap

Insta: @halfjacksnap

IMDB: HERE

GUEST: Tracy Wren

Twitter: @tracywren

IMDB: HERE

"Rain Beau's End" writer Jennifer Cooney and director Tracy Wren drop in to discuss their new film. We talk about the amazing cast like Sean Young, Ed Asner, Christian Stolte, filming in Chicago, how they utilized some amazing local talent and so much more!

“RAIN BEAU’S END”

When a prominent lesbian couple adopts a child diagnosed with a genetic predisposition for violence, they must contend with their hard-lined stance on acceptance while attempting to raise the perfect family in the spotlight

Website: RainBeausEnd.com

IMDB: HERE

Guest: Michael Carbonaro

Website: MichaelCarbonaro.com

Twitter: @Carbonaro

Insta: @Carbonaro

IMDB: HERE

The star of truTV's "The Carbonaro Effect" calls in to talk about his NEW interactive magic experience "Carbonaro Live from Space". We talk about what got him interested in magic and performing, filming portions of his show here in Chicago, how "The Carbonaro Effect" came to be a reality, and more!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

ABOUT THE VIRTUAL SHOW:

Join Michael Carbonaro for a LIVE interactive magic experience Zoomed right to your living room! In this brand new show, Carbonaro comes to us not from outer space, but from a secret space (which may be his garage), hosting an intimate evening of magic and bizarre fun for the entire family to enjoy! Experience the effect of Michael Carbonaro - LIVE, in this immersive experience where one moment you'll be watching... and the next, you may be IN the show!

The Carbonaro Effect

Michael Carbonaro, an experienced magician, performs illusions and magic tricks on unsuspecting people in everyday situations.

Watch on truTV

More Info: HERE

IMDB: HERE

Guest: Jacques Chevelle

Twitter: @jacqueschevelle

Insta: @jacqueschevelle

IMDB: HERE

Actor Jacques Chevelle's star is rising fast! We talk to him about how he got the role of Jaget in Nickelodeon's hit show 'Side Hustle'!

‘Side Hustle’

IMDB: HERE

Side Hustle follows best friends, smart and sarcastic Lex and confident and tough Presley, as they devise a plan to make money when fireworks accidentally destroy a boat belonging to the dad of their quirky friend and neighbor, Munchy.

Lex and Presley gear up to celebrate their friendiversary, but of course nothing can ever go according to plan with them! Watch the full episode "Friendivers...

Guest: Olivia Luccardi

Insta: @Luchardii

Twitter: @Luchardii

IMDB: HERE

You've seen her in shows like "Orange Is The New Black" and "The Duece", and films like "It Follows". Actress / Producer Olivia Luccardi calls in to talk about her newest film "Go/Don't Go". We also talk about her career so far working with some of the biggest names in the business!

“Go / Don’t Go”

IMDB: HERE

Go / Don't Go is the story of Adam, the lone man living at the end of human existence, the last person alive. His daily routines keep him sane - wake up, brush teeth, forage for supplies, take out the trash, go shopping, check what needs to be checked, cross off what needs to be crossed off - but over the course of a harrowing few days, things begin to unravel for him as he is confronted with an unexpected terrifying possibility. Maybe Adam is descending into madness, or maybe he's not actually alone... Go / Don't Go is a post-apocalyptic psychological thriller, oscillating between a forgotten love story and inescapable paranoia.

FEATURED MUSIC

“Penny” by Stellar West

Insta: @stellarwestofficial

Twitter: @stellarwest

Youtube: HERE

Website: HERE

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Guest: Kyle Klaus

Twitter: @KyleKlaus

Insta: @KyleKlaus

IMBD: HERE

Facebook: HERE

Website: www.KyleKlaus.com

YouTube: HERE

You've seen Kyle Klaus in shows like "The Last O.G.", "Billions", "Homeland", and "Silicon Valley". What you may not know is that he's also a successful entrepreneur, real estate agent, and investor! We talk to Kyle about his career and get some crazy stories like how, for a time, he was the personal stand-in/double for one of the biggest movie stars in the industry!

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

FEATURED MUSIC

Artist: My Chemical Romance

Song: All I Want For Christmas Is You

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Guest: Isaiah Frizzelle

Twitter: @IsaiahFrizzelle

Insta: @IsaiahFrizzelle

Website: www.IsaiahFrizzelle.com

IMDB: HERE

Isaiah Frizzelle calls in to talk about his new film "Blindfire". We talk to him about the film, his podcast "The Bird Brain Podcast" and more!

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

Blindfire

IMDB: HERE

Lives are left in pieces after a white cop responds to a hostage call and kills the Black suspect, only to learn he may have been set up; facing trial, he must find the person responsible while examining his own accountability.

The Bird Brain Podcast

iTunes: HERE

The goal is to be more like our bird friends, elevated with a different and lighter perspective. Join me on this weekly “check in", and gain more of a "birds eye view" of common situations, circumstances, thoughts, feelings that keep us up at night, but also keep us from being present in our daily lives and relationships. And you don't have to worry about a God complex here, we reflect on real life; Meeting up with a good friend just to chat. I’ll have some special guests sit with me to talk about their journeys and why I consider them “humming birds” in my life. Be prepared to laugh and maybe feel more, but most importantly be prepared to grow. But there’s more to this podcast, a plot twist if you will. Tune in Friday nights for the special segment "Night Owl” featuring horror stories fact and fiction.

Music video by Fall Out Boy performing Yule Shoot Your Eye Out. (C) 2017 Fall Out Boyhttp://vevo.ly/dmUS2n

Featured Music

Artist: Fall Out Boy

Song: Yule Shoot Your Eye Out

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Guest: Michael Saquella

Insta: @michaelsaquella

Facebook: Here

IMDB: Here

He's worked with legends like Kurt Russell, Ed Asner, Bruce Reynolds, Lou Grant, Phyllis Diller and Raquel Welch! Actor/Director/Writer/Producer Michael Saquella calls in to discuss his new film "Dream Round". We also talk about his other upcoming film "Carolina's Calling". Hear him talk about training to play John Belushi, hanging out with Burt Reynolds, and more!

Discussed on the show: “Dream Round”

Check out the new trailer for Dream Round starring Richard Grieco! Let us know what you think in the comments below. ► Buy Tickets to Dream Round: https://ww...

Joe Bona struggles in life after the death of his loving wife and two small children, who died in a car accident 15 years ago. Joe becomes inspired with a chance to play the dream round of his life.

IMDB: Here

Discussed on the show: “Carolina’s Calling”

This is a teaser trailer for the upcoming film Carolina's Calling. Engineers Martin and Tom are in the final stages of developing an infinite source of power...

Engineers Martin and Tom are in the final stages of developing an infinite source of power that will revolutionize the world. A premature test run causes an explosion so forceful that it demolishes the lab and simultaneously sends a blast into space, striking an unsuspecting alien ship. The ship plummets from the sky and lands in a remote area of South Carolina. The alien uses his telepathic powers to summon Martin, hoping to receive the help he so desperately needs to get back home.

IMDB: Here

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We talk about everything from his south side of Chicago roots to his recent collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs on the book “Cracking the Rich Code” which gives readers tools on how to win in the current economy!

Guest: Dwayne Kennedy

Website: www.dwaynekennedycomedy.com

Youtube: HERE

Twitter: @dwaynetkennedy

Facebook: HERE

You've seen him on Letterman, Conan, and Kimmel. You've also seen him on Comedy Central Presents and you've seen his Showtime Special. Legendary comedian Dwayne Kennedy calls in to talk about his first ever full length comedy album "Who the Hell is Dwayne Kennedy" available online now! We talk about his comedy career, how comedy has changed over the years and where he keeps the Emmy Award he won in 2019!

CLICK HERE TO GET

DWAYNE’S FIRST FULL LENGTH COMEDY ALBUM

“WHO THE HELL IS DWAYNE KENNEDY”

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

Who the Hell is Dwayne Kennedy? The debut full length album from veteran comedian Dwayne Kennedy is available 5/01/2020 from Oak Head Records. Pre-order your...

Get "That Dough" here: http://smarturl.it/PhenomAdd2ThatDough PHENOM, the veteran Chicago emcee/ national spoken word poet releases the visual for his new si...

FEATURED MUSIC

Song: “THAT DOUGH” ft. ADD 2

Artist: PHENOM

Insta: @datboysaid

Youtube: HERE

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Guest: Aria Brooks

Insta: @itsariabrooks

Twitter: @itsariabrooks

TikTok: @itsariabrooks

Youtube: HERE

IMDB: HERE

The newest cast member of Nickelodeon's "All That", actress / singer Aria Brooks calls in! We talk about her work on "All That", and "Harriet". We also talk about her music career and background in music, and more!

ARIA’S MUSIC (AS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW)

OMG IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!! The music video is officially done. "Truly Me" has received so much support and I hope you love it as much as I do. If you haven't ...

Truly Me has received so much love and support! I appreciate every last one of you! Here is a snippet of my newest single "Time Off"! It was inspired by My M...

FEATURED SONG

“Super Rad” by The Aquabats

Track 1 from 1997's 'The Fury of The Aquabats!' Get The Aquabats! newest album 'Hi-Five Soup!' now! Download it now on iTunes: http://bit.ly/H5Sabats Stay co...

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Guest: Valeria Jauregui

Insta: @Valeria_Jauregui

IMDB: HERE

You've seen her as Maggie Hollister on FOX's show "Deputy". Actress/Singer Valeria Jauregui is an up and coming force to be reckoned with. We talk to her about her music, acting and modeling career, navigating through our social media culture and so much more!

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FEATURED MUSIC

SONG: “BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE SNAKES”

BAND: LOCAL H

CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM LOCAL H

Guest: Gwen Hollander

Insta: @gwenstagram811

Twitter: @gwennyh811

Website: www.gwenhollander.com

IMDB: HERE

She was the lead in the award-winning musical comedy short "Marriage Material", and you've seen her on Hulu's "Future Man". Actress, Writer, Producer Gwen Hollander calls in to talk about season 2 of "Kidding" on Showtime! She talks about playing Sheryl, who plays Astron-Otter! She also talks about working with Jim Carrey, growing up in Miami and making moves to New York and Los Angeles!

KIDDING

IMDB: HERE

Jeff, a famous children's television icon, struggles to retain his sanity as his family falls apart.

FEATURED SONG

“I Haven’t Been Taking Care of Myself” by Alex Lahey

Alex Lahey "Taking Care of Myself" from I Love You Like A Brother out October 6, 2017 on Dead Oceans. https://alexlahey.lnk.to/brother Directed by Callum Pre...

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Guest: Jessy Hodges

Twitter: @jessyhodges

Insta: @jessyhodges

IMDB: HERE

You've seen her in projects like "Barry", "Plus One", and "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia". Now see her in NBC's new show "Indebted" along side Fran Drescher, Steven Webber, Adam Pally, and Abby Elliot! We talk to her about "Indebted", being from the Midwest, having a celebrity parent (Evil Dead's Ellen Sandweiss), how she met her husband (SNL's Beck Bennett) and more!

“Indebted”

Twitter: @nbcindebted

Insta: @nbcindebted

IMDB: HERE

Web: HERE

Young parents Dave and Rebecca are ready to reclaim their life after years of diapers and sleepless nights. However, things take an unexpected turn when Dave's parents show up unannounced and broke, leaving Dave with no choice but to open the door to the people who gave him everything. But these boomerang parents aren't great with boundaries and the question of who's parenting who quickly become blurred in this multi-generational comedy starring Fran Drescher and Adam Pally as mother and son.

FEATURED MUSIC

“Fritz’s Corner”

Band: Local H

Twitter: @LocalH

Insta: @Local_H

Web: HERE

Pre-order their new album “Lifers” HERE.

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Guest: Nathan Ives

Twitter: @nathanives

Website: www.MuleFilms.com

IMDB: HERE

"Somewhere In The Middle" is a documentary about the lives of five working artists, who aren't household names, but who are making a legitimate living through their art. Nathan Ives calls in to discuss how the project went from idea to reality!

Somewhere in the Middle

IMDB: HERE

A documentary about the lives of five working artists, who aren't household names, but who are making a legitimate living through their art.

Featured Music

Artist: Showoff

Song: Falling Apart

Album: Midwest Side Story

Twitter: @showoffband

Insta: @showoffband

YouTube: HERE

Guest: Katy Davis

Twitter: @davisface

Insta: @davisface

Website: www.katy-davis.com

IMDB: HERE

Katy was born and Raised in Dublin, Ireland, but this November 1st, you can see her in "Motherless Brooklyn", a star studded film including Bruce Willis, Cherry Jones, Leslie Mann, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, directed by and starring Edward Norton! We talk to her about how she got the role and her time on set. We also talk about things like her experience making the move from Dublin to L.A. and her work on College Humor's "Troopers".

Talked About

“Motherless Brooklyn”

Directed by: Edward Norton

Set against the backdrop of 1950s New York, Motherless Brooklyn follows Lionel Essrog, a lonely private detective afflicted with Tourette's Syndrome, as he ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and only friend, Frank Minna.

IMDB: HERE

Trailer: HERE

Featured Music

Song: “Oh, Seedy”

Artist: Mediocore

Website: www.medioc0re.com

Insta: @medio_core_

Members: @girlwolf, @lukaswestbass, @joeydata, @polar_clark_

Youtube: HERE

Guests:

Krisstian de Lara (writer/director/editor)

Twitter: @krisstiandelara

Insta: @krisstiandelara

Web: www.Krisstian.com

IMDB: HERE

Rolando Vinas (writer/producer)

Twitter: @Vinas_Rolando & @screenwriterRV

Insta: @Rolando_Vinas

IMDB: HERE

Investigation 13 is available on VOD right now and the DVD coming to a Walmart near you soon, just in time for Halloween!! Krisstian de Lara (director) and Rolando Vinas (Producer/Co-Writer) call in to talk about the work that went into making this project a reality!

TALKING ABOUT

MOVIE: Investigation 13

IMDB: HERE

Web: www.investigation13.com

Insta: @investigation_13

FEATURED MUSIC:

Artist: The Opportunists

Song: “Miss Chicago”

Facebook: HERE

Insta: @TheOpportunists

Web: www.TheOpportunistmusic.com

ReverbNation: HERE

Guest: Cori Lefkowith

Insta: @RedefiningStrength

Facebook: HERE

Website: www.redefiningstrength.com

YouTube: HERE

We talk to Fitness Expert / Entrepreneur Cori Lefkowith, creator of the Burner System fitness program about her Bodyweight Burner DVD. She gives some advice to anyone who says they don't have time, or space to work out. Anyone can do it, and all you need is 5 minutes!

Featuring Music By: ACTION/ADVENTURE

Song: “TUCK EVERLASTING”

Insta: @ActAdvBand

Bandcamp: HERE

YouTube: HERE

Guest: Sam Ingraffia

Twitter: @SamIngraffia

Insta: @SamIngraffia

Website: www.SamIngraffia.com

IMDB: HERE

You've seen him in the Emmy nominated hit show "Barry". He's been tossed around by Lou Ferrigno and Lee Majors. Actor/Writer/Producer Sam Ingraffia calls in to discuss his role in the upcoming film "U.Z.L.A.". We talk about how he got in to acting, the struggle balancing a career in entertainment with family, how acting is reacting, and so much more! Featuring music from Stellar West!

DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE

U.Z.L.A

IMDB: HERE

Facebook: HERE

When five random co-eds at LA's biggest college are the lone survivors of a virus outbreak, they must depend on each other and their differences to run from the infected that hunt them.

The Amazing Return of Sal and Junior

Youtube: HERE

It all began in Newark, New Jersey, at Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows School. Sal & junior met in the first grade. THE REST IS HISTORY.

Featuring Music By

Band: Stellar West

Song: Patient Patient

From: Kermit the Fraud (EP)

Website: HERE

Twitter: @StellarWest

Insta: @StellarWestOfficial

Facebook: HERE

Youtube: HERE

DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW

SHOWOFF at Beat Kitchen

Saturday July 13th

8:00p / Doors 7:30p

Get tickets HERE

Support our friends SHOWOFF and go see them at Beat Kitchen as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of their self titled album!

House of Vans Chicago

2019 House Parties

The Vans House Parties series will also continue its tradition with the headlining artist acting as a curator, hand-picking all supporting talent and will be creating a personalized visual art experience for fans. This year, that experience will be expanded to include interactive art takeovers, immersive installations, murals and more. Additionally, to support and elevate Vans’ commitment to emerging talent, one burgeoning musician will be chosen by the headliner to open each Vans House Party show.

RSVP HERE

Guest: Luciana Faulhaber

Website: www.LucianaFaulhaber.com

Insta: @LucianaFaulhaberOfficial

IMDB: HERE

She's been in everything from 'Grey's Anatomy' to 'Gotham'. Luciana Faulhaber calls in to discuss 'Don't Look'. a horror film she directed, wrote, produced, and stars in! Luciana talks about the challenges she faces making movies as a Latina American in a male driven industry. She also talks about how her experience behind the camera has changed her approach to on camera rolls!

Don’t Look

Website: www.DontLookTheMovie.com

Insta: @DontLookTheMovie

Twitter: @DontLookMovie

IMDB: HERE

Featuring the song ‘Cold Heart’

By: Duncan Davis

Insta: @duncndavis

Sound Cloud: HERE

Guest: Chantelle Albers

Twitter: @Chantellealbers

Insta: @Chantellealbers

IMDB: HERE

Actress / Producer Chantelle Albers calls in! She's had guest starring roles on hit TV shows like 'Modern Family', 'Suspense', and 'Mob City'. She's also starred in horror movies like 'Condemned', 'Axeman', Turquoise', and 'Uncut'. We talk to her about her most recent feature film 'The 6th Friend' that she produced and starred in! We also talk about her theater background, transitioning from North Dakota to Los Angeles, and her work with animal shelters!

Featuring Music By: MEST

Twitter: @theofficialmest

Insta: @theofficialmest

Facebook: HERE

For the first time in 13 years, MEST is recording a new record with the original lineup! Learn how you can support the project and have an opportunity to get some amazing exclusive rewards by clicking HERE..

Guest: Sharon Blynn

Twitter: @SharonBlynn

Insta: @Bald.Is.Beautiful

Website: baldisbeautiful.org

IMDB: HERE

You might know her as Soren in the box office hit 'Captain Marvel', or possibly from her guest-starring roles on shows like 'The Detour', 'Shameless', 'Body of Proof', and 'Lie to Me'. We talk to actress Sharon Blynn about 'Captain Marvel', her acting career, and her previous work in the music industry! We also talk about the amazing organization she founded called 'Bald is Beautiful' which supports Ovarian Cancer programs.

Featuring the song ‘Girl in Black’ by Take The Reins

Website: takethereinsmusic.com

Twitter: @takethereins312

Insta: @takethereins312

Facebook: HERE

Guest: Karen Strassman

Website: www.KarenStrassman.com

Twitter: @KarenStrassman

Insta: @KarenStrassman

IMDB: HERE

You may know her as Dr. Slotnick on the hit AMC series 'Preacher', or from her guest starring roles on TV shows like 'Silicon Valley', 'Weeds', 'Criminal Minds', and 'Private Practice'. You may have also heard her in video games like 'Call of Duty: WWII', 'Halo Wars 2', 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III', and 'World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth', or countless animated projects! Actress/Voice Over Artist/Dialect Coach Karen Strassman calls in! We talk about the different projects she's been involved with and the art of voice acting. You can see her as D.D.A. Laura Tribe in the next season of Amazon Prime's 'Bosch' and as Barbara Dowels in Tom Six's latest horror thriller 'The Onania Club'!

Featuring the song “I Don’t Hate You Yet” by Showoff

Twitter: @ShowOffBand

Insta: @ShowOffBand

Website: www.showoffrock.com

Guest: Lisa Durupt

Twitter: @thelisadurupt

Insta: @thelisadurupt

Facebook: @thelisadurupt

IMDB: Here

Website: www.lisadurupt.com

Lisa Durupt may just be the busiest person in entertainment right now! We talk to her about her upcoming movies 'Breakthrough' with Topher Grace, 'Benchwarmers 2' with Chris Klein, her TV movies 'Christmas Lost and Found' premiering on Lifetime December 7th, and 'Reunited at Christmas' airing currently! We also talk about her upcoming TV series 'The Chronicle Mysteries' with Alison Sweeney, the production company she's involved with (Kafka Pictures), and Tricities Film Studio, a training center started by Lisa and her husband! Music provided by Chicago native Crystal Drake!

Kafka Pictures (discussed on the show)

Website: www.kafkapictures.com

Tricities Film Studio (discussed on the show)

Website: www.TricitiesFilmStudio.com

Music By: Crystal Drake

Website: www.crystaldrake.com

Insta: @CrystaljDrake

Youtube: www.youtube.com/crystaljdrake

Facebook: www.facebook.com/crystaldrakemusic

Guest: Allison King

Insta: @AllisonKing

Twitter: @AllisonKing

IMDB: click HERE

We talk to Actress/Art Director/Producer Allison King! You've seen her in projects like 'Baby Driver', '12 Strong', Better Call Saul’, and the TV Series 'The Purge'. We talk about those projects, how hard it is to "make it" in the industry, common misconceptions, and more!

Nardeep Khurmi

Writer/Director/Actor

Instagram: @nardeepthoughts

website: here

YouTube: here

IMDB: here

Mia Challis

Actress

Instagram: @miachallis

IMDB: here

music by

MEST

Twitter: @TheOfficialMest

Instagram: @TheOfficialMest

Facebook: here

Christian Jacobs the M.C. Bat Commander of The Aquabats! calls in! We get caught up to speed on all things The Aquabats! Their extremely successful Kickstarter campaign, a new album, their new The Aquabats! Super Show! web series, their set at Riot Fest in Chicago, and more!

Twitter: @theaquabats

Insta: @theaquabats

Web: theaquabats.com

Kickstarter: bringbacktheaquabats.com

IMDB: Christian Jacobs

YouTube: The Aquabats!

Guest: Gene Fallaize

Twitter: @genefallaize

Insta: @realgenefallaize

IMDB: Here

Website: www.genefallaize.com

www.cusoguepictures.com

If you don't know his name, you should! In an era where getting a movie made is extremely difficult, Gene Fallaize gets it done consistently! The last time he was on, we were talking about 'Cain Hill'. This time, we discuss his newest project - an action/thriller called 'Violent Lines'. Gene gives us a rundown of the project and talks about things like overcoming the challenges of filming fight scenes. We also discuss a couple of his other projects - 'Dudley' a Dudley Moore biopic, and 'The Beast of Jersey' a crime/thriller based on the true story of a man that terrorized the island of Jersey for over a decade! We also talk about the importance of audiences supporting independent films.

Guest:  Charmaine Bingwa

Twitter:  @CharmaineBingwa

Insta:  @CharmaineBingwa

IMDB:  Here

Charmaine Bingwa is more than just an award winning Zimbabwean / Australian actor!  She's a producer, a writer, a director, a singer, and a musician!  We talk to Charmaine about her new show 'Little Sista' which she wrote, produced, directed, and stars in!  We also talk about things like...what it was like for her to open for Demi Lovato!

Web:  adultswim.com/presents

Twitter:  @ADULTSWIMPRSNTS

Insta:  @adultswimpresents

Adult Swim is the adult-oriented nighttime programming block on Cartoon Network!  They've taken the show on the road offering a fun night games, prizes and unaired Adult Swim episodes, never before seen pilots, specials and more!  We were lucky enough to have been invited to record on location and talk to some of the festival goers! 

Guest:  Danielle Pinnock

IMDB:  Here

Twitter: @bodycourage

Insta:  @bodycourage

Website:  www.bodycourage.com

You may know her as Ms. Ingram from the CBS hit 'Young Sheldon', but there's a lot more to know about the multi-talented Danielle Pinnock.  We discuss her experience in theater, her one woman show, and her ties to Chicago!

Sure, you probably know James Lafferty & Stephen Colletti from 'One Tree Hill', but did you know they created and wrote a show of their own?  We'll they did, and it's called 'Everyone is Doing Great', and it's amazeballs!  We talk about that project, the process of creating a pilot on a budget, MJ vs King James and more!!

Guest #1

James Lafferty

Twitter:  @ThisisLafferty

Insta:  @JamesLafferty

IMDB:  Here

Guest #2

Stephen Colletti

Twitter:  @StephenColletti

Insta:  @StephenColletti

IMDB:  Here
 

Everyone Is Doing Great

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IMDB:  Here

Guest:  Courtney Henggeler

Twitter:  @HenggelerCourt

Instagram:  @CourtneyHenggeler

IMDB: Click Here

Actress Courtney Henggeler has been ON FIRE!  She calls in to talk about 'Cobra Kai' where plays Amanda LaRusso!  We were lucky enough to have her on the same day she received news that 'Cobra Kai' was picked up for a second season!  Combine that with the fact that she was on the season finale of 'The Big Bang Theory' which was airing in Chicago during this interview, and we had tons to talk about.  We talk everything from 'Cobra Kai' and 'The Big Bang Theory' to 'Saved by the Bell' and 'Clarissa Explains It All'!  Bill talks about his New Orleans trip, becoming a new homeowner, and updating his method of commuting.

Guest:  Sadie Katz - Click here for IMDB

Twitter:  @Sadie_Katz

Instagram:  @SadieKatz

Facebook:  Here

Fresh off the release of her award winning documentary "The Bill Murray Experience", Sadie Katz offers some great stories from behind the scenes!  The film features interviews with Joel Murray, P.J. Soles and also features the legend himself, Bill Murray!  We also talk about her upcoming film "Party Bus To Hell" that she stars in along side Tara Reid!!

"The Bill Murray Experience"

At a crossroads in her life, actress Sadie Katz embarks on a year-long quest to have a magical experience with legendary comedian Bill Murray.

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"Party Bus to Hell"

When a party bus on its way to Burning Man filled with a bunch of sexy young adults breaks down in the desert and in the middle of a group of Satanic worshipers, all hell literally breaks loose. A massacre leaves seven survivors trapped on the bus, fighting for their lives while wondering if someone or someones are not what they seem.

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Follow Tami on Twitter @neverendingTami

IMDB:  Here

You probably know Tami Stronach as The Childlike Empress from "The Never Ending Story".  She's been super busy since that movie came out in 1984!  Tami has been doing tons of theater, and is actually the CEO of her own theater Paper Canoe Co. in Brooklyn, NY.  She called in to promote a new film she's in called "Ultra-Low"!  Hear what she's been up to along with all things "The Never Ending Story"!

Ultra-Low

A meta drama that takes an unfiltered look at a film making team as they struggle to break down the doors of Hollywood. A cross between Clerks and Entourage, Ultra Low dives into the tough world of independent film making like no film has. Click HERE for more Info.

Paper Canoe Co.

Paper Canoe Company is a boutique family entertainment content producer based in Brooklyn. We make live performance events, digital and print content, tv and film.
Founded by actor/choreographer Tami Stronach and theater maker and YA audio-book narrator Greg Steinbruner, 
Paper Canoe creates stories that make kids feel like grown ups and make grown ups feel like kids. Click HERE for more info.

The Never Ending Story

A troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.  Click HERE for more info.

Music by Limahl.  Click HERE for more information.

Twitter:  @itslinke

Instagram:  @itslinke

Website:  www.lisalinke.com

IMDB:  Click Here

Lisa talks about coming up through Chicago's iconic improv community and getting rolls on shows like "Black-ish" and "Shameless".  She's the creator of the web series "Rick and Len Fix Sh!t in Your House" and "Dog Moms" and been featured in hit web series like "Successful People".  Lisa talks about making the move to LA and how she got rolls on "This is Us" and "Modern Family".  You can see her in season 3 of the Netflix hit "LOVE" coming out in March!

Intro Music:  "Fritz's Corner" by Local H

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Recorded at....

Old Irving Brewing Co.

4419 W Montrose

Chicago, IL  60614

www.oldirvingbrewing.com

Jose (Tony) Garcia joins us at Old Irving Brewing Co. to discuss his career as a an actor in Theater, an instructor at Green Shirt Studio, and his work on Showtime's 'The Chi'!  We also talk about his work on 'Shameless', 'Chicago Fire', 'Prison Break', and 'Win it All'!

Click here to follow Jose (Tony) Garcia on Facebook!

Guest:  Adam McArthur

You might know him as the voice of Marco Diaz on Disney's "Star vs. The Forces of Evil", or "The Adventures of Puss in Boots" and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" on Netflix.  Actor/Producer Adam McArthur calls in!  We talk about the new season of "Star vs. The Forces of Evil", his improv background, acting versus voice over work, voicing an animated  character versus a video game character and more!

Twitter:  @_AdamM

IMDB:  Click Here

Guest:  Amanda Troop

You may recognize Amanda from shows like "Wilfred" on FX along side Elijah Wood and Jason Gann, or possibly on her own show "Spouse Quest".  You may have even seen her perform Improv!  We talk to here about her career, awkward encounters, and more!

Twitter:  @Amanda_Troop

Website:  amandatroop.com

IMDB:  here

You've seen him on MTV's Road Rules and The Challenge.  After a 7 year hiatus, he has returned for The Challenge - Dirty 30!  We talk to Derrick about this season of the Challenge, representing Chicago, being a 3 time Challenge champ, how he was the first to partner with Diem Brown, how helped Johnny 'Bananas' win 2 of his 6 Challenge championships, and more!

Twitter:  @DerrickMTV

Instagram:  @DerrickMTV

The Challenge:  Check it Here

Music by:  Showoff

Twitter:  @Showoffband

Facebook:  Here  

We talk to Megan about her film "The Ice Cream Truck".  She opens up about the process from building the concept to casting to post production!  We find out what makes her tick creatively and the importance of finding your creative space! 

Twitter:  @number1megan 

IMDB:  Here

Actress/Producer/Writer Tracey Birdsall calls in to talk about her new film "Rogue Warrior:  Robot Fighter"!  We also talk about her acting career, dealing with critics, and memorizing lines!  Bill and Dave also talk about festivals, virtual reality, new Instagram followers and the need for a theme song and catch phrase!

Twitter/Instagram:  @traceybirdsall1

Webiste:  www.traceybirdsall.com

IMDB:  Click here

Brooke Lewis

Twitter:  @BrookeLewisLA

IMDB:  click here

Website:  brookelewis.com

Guest:  Jon Daly

Twitter:  @JonDaly

Website: www.JonDalyisJohnDaly.com

Mike Felumlee

Twitter: @mikefelumlee

Website: https://mikefelumlee.bandcamp.com

www.smokingpopesmusic.com

The Bigger Empty

Twitter:  @thebiggerempty

Website:  www.facebook.com/thebiggeremptyband

Live From The Rock Room

www.livefromtherockroom.com

Chicago Music Awards

website:  www.chicagomusicawards.org

Dana Divine

Website: www.danadivine.com

Twitter:  @msdanadivine

Guest:  Tom Malloy

Websites: www.tommalloy.com & www.tommalloycomedy.com

Twitter:  @tommymalloy

Matty Cardarople

Twitter:  @mattycardarople

IMDB: Click here

George Basil

www.theGeorgeBasil.com

IMDB: click here

Funny or Die:  click here

Katy Colloton

Twitter:  @KatyColloton

Website:  www.KatyColloton.com

Katie O'Brien

Twitter:  @Katiecobrien

Gene Fallaize

Twitter:  @GeneFallaize

Website:  www.GeneFallaize.com

Website:  www.cupsoguepictures.com

You know him from movies like "Big" and "Home Alone", but did you know that John Heard has been in over 170 movies since 1975.  He offers up some great behind the scenes stories about Robin Williams, Goldie Hawn, James Gandolfini, Penny Marshall and Gary Marshall!  We also find out what Peter McCallister did for a living!

Michael Drayer

Instagram:  Michael_Drayer

Michael talks about being on Amazon's huge hit "Sneaky Pete", how the show came to be, and some behind the scenes stories as well as being on Mr. Robot, Louie and more!  

Marlene Forte

Twitter:  @marleneforte

website:  www.marleneforte.com

Marlene talks about being on the new FOX show A.P.B, what it was like filming in Chicago, her experience and advice on auditioning, and more.

Website:  www.theorwells.com

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/theorwellsband

Twitter: @theorwells

SEE THE ORWELLS AT THE METRO ON 3/16!  GET TICKETS HERE:  http://metrochicago.com/

www.consumedthemovie.com

www.misterlisterfilms.squarespace.com

www.daryl-wein.squarespace.com

Twitter: @darylwein

www.showoffband.bigcartel.com

www.facebook.com/showoffmusic

Twitter: @showoffband

www.showoffband.bandcamp.com

RECORDED AT www.grandandogden.com

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]]>Bill and DaveInterview with the band Showoff recorded at G&O in Chicago!The guys from Showoff talk about their history, their upcoming shows, their new EP, the future of Showoff, and tell some amazing stories in between!true01:16:22davidWed, 13 Jan 2016 05:36:35 +0000https://www.davideastham.com/podcast/2016/1/12/episode-32-interview-with-franky-tsoukalas-from-much-the-same51b7c949e4b0d3389494ba54:51f6d9e4e4b00513cb6c5395:5695d9b0e0327ce2fd284a13Much The Same is back!  Franky gives us the scoop on what they've been up to, how they got back in to playing shows, and more!

Website - www.muchthesame.com

Facebook - www.facebook.com/muchthesame

Twitter - @muchthesame

Email News Letter - www.tinyletter.com/muchthesame

www.quietcompanymusic.com

Twitter: @quietcompanytx

YouTube:  Youtube.com/quietcompany

Facebook:  fb.com/quietcompany

www.edisonparkinnchicago.com

www.edisonpark.com

www.nxnwhwy.com

Interviews with performers:

EVIL:  www.evilsketchcomedy.com

Hey Ladies:  www.heyladieshey.com

ProDunKtion:  www.facebook.com/Producnktion

3 Woman 1 Woman Show:  www.3womanshow.com

www.markrosemusic.com

www.downwrite.com

www.facebook.com/markrosemusic

www.stubhy.com

www.lbcmusic.net

www.thesuperhappyfunclub.com