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Donna Reed

Radio personality and voiceover pro Donna Reed interviews friends in the entertainment biz inside her cozy linoleum free recording studio. Unscripted and always entertaining, listen in and find out why music + media are the conversation starters. Theme song: Mark Sparrow, Song Bird Studios | Booth announcer: Joe Szymanski

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#161
September 22 · 12 min
Children's book author Evelina Ruimy empowers kids through her story of courage and confidence
In Los Angeles today with children's book author Evelina Ruimy, best known for writing 'Hop's tales: The Kind Bunny' - available now wherever you get your books - and it's the best kind of story for parents and teachers - as well as for kids! Evelina's book, complete with perfect rhyming and engaging illustrations, focuses on instilling those all important qualities for both children and adults: empathy, confidence, resilience and social-emotional learning. Bring along your love of books and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#162
August 25 · 22 min
Advertising legend Linda Kaplan Thaler talks creativity, fearlessness, and that Aflac Duck
In the studio today with Linda Kaplan Thaler, creative genius behind the Aflac Duck, Toys "R" Us Kid, Clairol's "Yes! Yes! Yes! advertising campaigns and more, in her new book 'My Life in 30 Seconds" (available September 8) - a memoir like no other. Funny, heartfelt and inspiring, her memoir lets you know that hey, life-changing moments don't take years, sometimes they happen in just 30 seconds! We discuss not only creativity, but also how to be fearless, how to inspire and mostly, how to "be here now". Bring your savvy Madison Avenue selves and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#161
July 15 · 31 min
Texas Radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele talks about 'The Woman in the Mirror', legendary radio days and devoted fans known as 'Steeleworkers'
In Houston today with the always entertaining rock radio legend Dayna Steele - as she heads on over to Scotland to bring her play 'The Woman in the Mirror' to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Her award winning play tells of her experiences caring for her mother, Fran, through Alzheimer's disease. The 70 minute, one woman/two-actor performance blends poignant storytelling, humor and compassion - much like the playwright herself! The play, based on her best-selling book, Surviving Alzheimer's with Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine is part of the convo, along with cool chats about her radio career at rocker KLOL in Houston, her devoted fan base of 'Steeleworkers' and so much more. Join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#160
June 16 · 17 min
Marty Scott, 'George Harrison' of Beatles tribute band 'Liverpool Legends' talks tours, McCartney and how George's sister Louise kick-started the band
Today I'm in the studio with Chicago native Marty Scott, who plays George Harrison in Liverpool Legends, a world-renowned Beatles tribute band. The group, hand-picked by Louise Harrison, the sister of George, is the Grammy nominated band - famous for its note-for-note musical accuracy for literally every Beatles tune from the Magical Mystery Tour! (Get concert info at Liverpool Legends). Marty fills us in on everything you ever wanted to know about this amazing tribute band, from its history to their Grammy award nomination for 'Fab Fan Memories - The Beatles Bond'. And will there be a book about Louise Harrison and her bond with the band? Marty fills us in - so bring your love of Beatles music and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#159
May 20 · 8 min
Texas storyteller Mike Vance talks Lone Star State history with his new 'Duckworth Historical Crime' book series
In the big state of Texas today with local Houston-based historian and storyteller Mike Vance. A leading voice in Lone Star State history, Mike comes from 16 year media career in stand-up comedy and broadcasting and always manages to seamlessly mix in his comedy and deep historical research with his writing - with entertaining reselts! His recent books (a diverse catalog of 13!) cover true crime, regional Texas history, sports history and humor. Bring your love of Texas to the podcast studio and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#158
May 19 · 17 min
Writer Amy Ephron talks writing style, building characters and her new book Unseasonably Cold
In Los Angeles today with acclaimed author, journalist and screenwriter Amy Ephron (A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917 and One Sunday Morning) talking about her tenth novel Unseasonably Cold - which chronicles the mysterious disappearance of a popular socialite who vanishes without a trace - set against the backdrop of 1939 New York. Join us as Amy discusses everything from her unique writing style, creating characters, to growing up in one of America's most celebrated, close-knit literary and filmmaking families. About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#157
May 14 · 11 min
Houston entrepreneur Pete Owens talks concerts, community and his new venue Coffee House Houston
In the Houston studio today local entrepreneur Pete Owens, talking about his new concert venue Coffee House Houston. Not just any venue however; this place is happening and Pete is here to tell you why! The volunteer-run nonprofit organization has brought a whole new vibe to the community - by bringing in live music and arts to the heart of Houston. Along with info about upcoming singer-songwriter acts such as Marshall Crenshaw and Joe Ely, Pete explains how his new and intimate live music setting in the Bayou City translates to a cool listening experience for everyone in the community. Bring along your love of music and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#156
April 22 · 9 min
Award winning writer Annie Zaleski writes about the one-of-a-kind "Goddess of Pop' icon known as Cher
Visiting with journalist Annie Zeleski (Lady Gaga: Appplause; Pink: Raise Your Glass) about her new book 'I Got You Babe: A Celebration of Cher'. Featuring a forward by Cyndi Lauper, Annie writes in depth about the fearless, down-to-earth "Goddess of Pop": how Cher started in the entertainment business, key moments in her life and career; her 50-year friendship with fellow diva Tina Turner, the Bob Mackie "revenge dress"for the 1998 Oscars; and let's not forget the video the U.S.Navy will never forget for her performance of 'Turn Back Time'! Join us as we talk music and pop culture in this week's episode! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#155
April 21 · 10 min
Emmy Award winning music journalist Alan Light on why we love Fleetwood Mac in his new book 'Don't Stop'
In the studio today with rock journalist Alan Light, who drops by to talk about his new book 'Don't Stop - Why We (Still) Love Fleetwood Mac's Rumours' (available now wherever books are sold) and I gotta say, prior to this interview, I had my studio turntable rockin' with every Fleetwood Mac/Buckingham Nicks song ever made! The former senior writer at Rolling Stone and author of The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen; Let's Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain and more, talks about the enduring legacy of Rumours, the classic rock album that not only sold over 40 million copies but as of 2023, was Spotify's most-streamed album from the 20th century! Alan's book discovers why Rumours continues to be popular with generations of music lovers, what made the album's transformation go from pop success to cultural touchstone, and more importantly, how the music stays relevant in today's changing music scene. Join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#154
March 25 · 11 min
Texas writer Mike Vance talks laughter and sports in his new book 'Comedians Talking Baseball'
It's the start of baseball season and what better way to bring in this American rite of passage than to invite a writer to the podcast to talk about - you guessed it - baseball! Writer Mike Vance's new book 'Comedians Talking Baseball' features 40 professional stand-up comedians (including Robert Wuhl and comedy celebs from Seinfeld, Saturday Night Live, and The Tonight Show) sharing poignant stories about comedy and baseball. Mike writes about personal memories, jokes, and true baseball history as seen through the eyes of veteran performers from the 1980s and '90s comedy boom. Bring along your weathered glove and fave team jacket and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#153
February 26 · 13 min
Bass player George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock talks new music, psychedelic music, and their swingin' gig at Whisky A Go Go
Revving up the 'way back machine' today with one of my fave 60s rock groups Strawberry Alarm Clock (Incense and Peppermints; Rainey Day Mushroom Pillow) with bass player for the band, George Bunnell! We start off talking about their new album 'Monsters' (and catch their follow up tune 'Blow Your Mind', also available at their website). Listen in as we talk about the early days of their music (where did the band's name come from you ask?), working with the late Ed King (who went on to work with Lynyrd Skynyrd), creating the ultimate E Major 7th chord (who knew?), working with Big Stir Records AND the band's cool upcoming gig at LA's famed Whisky a Go Go on February 28. Bring your 'flower power' selves and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#152
February 3 · 18 min
Talent agent Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists talks performance, AI, voiceovers and how getting out of your head will help at your next audition
In the Big Apple today to chat with the smart and savvy talent agent Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists - and he covers it all when it comes to the present AND future state of the voiceover industry! Not only is he a hypnotherapist, he also holds a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology (his dissertation - "Correlation between Self-Esteem, Self-Efficacy, Personality, Fear of Success, and Self-Defeating Behaviors of Performing Artists" from Walden University), so with all that understanding of how a performer's brain works - along with years of agency experience - Bramante shares with us the concept of how to "get out of your head" at your next voiceover or acting audition (yup, it's a thing!); how the first step to success is building good relationships, what it means to 'book the room'; the future of AI and voiceovers and so much more. Definitely get his book "Rise Above The Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists". Bring along your expressive selves and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#151
January 6 · 28 min
Actor Phil Proctor and Writer Samuel Warren Joseph talk comedy, film and their new children's book 'The Magic Maze Trilogy'
Starting the New Year with more than a few laughs with two talented entertainers, who've written a new children's book 'The Magic Maze Trilogy': actor Phil Proctor (founding member of the Grammy nominated Firesign Theatre; Window of Opportunity, God Help Us - AND he's also the voice of 'Howard' on the animated series Rugrats!) along with writer Samuel Warren Joseph (Off Your Rocker, Campaign, Window of Opportunity, Duck Tales, Dennis the Menace). Join us as we discuss their new book, how they met up to write the book and all the rollicking stories in between - including a funny story as we start the podcast about the late actor Milton Berle. About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#150
Dec 16, 2025 · 9 min
Talking with Ted Widmer, editor for Paul McCartney's new book 'Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run'
Historian and biographer Ted Widmer is the editor of Paul McCartney's new book "Wings: The Story Of A Band On the Run' - is not only a vivid account of Paul's music after the Beatles broke up, but it's also about his second act of life on the road - and in the studio - with his new band Wings. As a respected historian and writer, Widmer shapes McCartney's story into an engaging narrative (I couldn't stop reading it!) with personal stories of the beginnings of Wings to the cultural and societal changes happening in music from the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. A flashback conversation you won't soon forget - still, get the book and read all the details of this second chapter of Paul's music. Join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#149
Dec 9, 2025 · 8 min
Vocalist Nick Heyward of British pop band Haircut 100 talks music, the 80s and touring with Howard Jones
Nick Heyward, frontman of Haircut 100, is currently touring the US alongside Howard Jones as part of Jone's 2025 'Dream Into Action" anniversary tour, and Nick stops by the studio to talk 80's music, tourning with Howard and more! Nick discusses all the excitement at the start of the tour, held at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, along with talk about the classic Haircut energy style of music he and his bandmates are famous for! Listen in as we discuss the band's early hits from the album Pelican West (MTV mainstays 'Favorite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) 'Love Plus One' and 'Fantastic Day' were always a fave), the excitement of touring again with the band, and - before he wraps up our interview - he will share the latest on their new album coming up in 2026. Join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#148
Nov 20, 2025 · 9 min
Kody Frederick from Julien's Auctions discusses the 'Played, Worn & Torn' auction featuring cool collections of legendary rock stars
In the studio with Kody Frederick, Director and Head of Marketing at Julien's Auctions, and we are talking about a special 'Played, Worn & Torn' auction featuring the personal collections of Adam Clayton, Kirk Hammett and Tommy Lee (just imagine if U2, Metallica and Motley Crew all in one concert!! Whew!) The auction takes place November 20 and 21 ONLY (limited time) with not only memorabilia from the above mentioned rockstars, but the auction also features over 800 pieces of music and stage memorabilia from rock and roll's most celebrated legends ever like Elvis, Keith Richards, the Beatles and more. And what's even cooler? A portion of the proceeds go to nonprofits like MusiCares. Join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#147
Nov 20, 2025 · 10 min
USAF fighter pilot Michelle 'Mace' Curran talks Thunderbirds, courage, and her new book 'The Flipside'
Welcome back subscribers! We are flight deck ready in the studio today for my interview with Michelle 'Mace' Curran, the second woman in history to serve as lead solo pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds! Courage and strength is the focus of our interview today - and with 2,000 hours of F-16 flying time, Michelle knows what really leads up to that character trait of 'being brave' in her new book 'The Flipside'. We discuss how her book shows you how to convert fear into big time courage - even if you aren't a fighter pilot! We also talk about her biggest fears, how she got the call sign 'Mace' and much more. Join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#146
Oct 30, 2025 · 10 min
Television personality Rhonda Shear revives her late-night cult classic 'Up All Night' and tells why glam and camp make life oh so better
Hanging out in Florida today with the always entertaining comedienne, television personality and actress Rhonda Shear! It's a few days before that last night in October, and let me tell ya - the holiday just got a whole lot more thrilling when Rhonda starts talking about the all-new revival of 'Up All Night'. Join me when I sit down with Rhonda - aka THE Scream Queen - as she talks about her 'reVAMPed' Halloween edition of her iconic ’90s aforementioned TV hit, now streaming exclusively on KingsOfHorror.com. Fans can expect the same outrageous, campy comedy that made her a cult favorite, along with spooky new characters, hilarious sketches, and that signature Rhonda charm. It’s frightful fun, fabulous flair, and nostalgic chaos — just in time for Halloween. Grab your costume and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#145
Oct 14, 2025 · 17 min
Big Stir Records dish ghoulish freaky music fun with their new double LP 'Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies"
In Los Angeles today with Rex Broome and Christina Bulbenko of Big Stir Records, who have created the ultimate Halloween mix 'o music! Listen in as we talk about their full on, freaky music double LP "Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies"! This ultimate Halloween soundtrack, with loads of spine chilling audio, blends into spooky vibes with irresistible rock 'n' roll charm that you'll want to hear again and again. Featuring tracks from Librarians With Hickeys, The Spongetones, Strawberry Alarm Clock, and sparkle*jets u.k., the special bright eerie green color double album delivers catchy tunes from these artists and more, alongside some truly bone chilling transitions that keep the thrills alive on Halloween! The Pepper Ghost Players, aka your ghostly hosts (Rex and Christina) guide you through a haunted musical journey sure to delight every music fan who loves indie rock, pop rock and everything in between. With a mix of fun, fear, and timeless melodies, it’s a celebration of Halloween like never before—perfect for vinyl, CD, or streaming. Get ready to dance with the spirits in your fave Halloween costume and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...
#144
Sep 16, 2025 · 20 min
Secret Monkey Weekend in the studio with their new CD 'Lemon Drop Hammer' and why Chris Frantz (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) is listening
In North Carolina today to talk with indie pop rock band 'Secret Monkey Weekend' and yes, if you are taken in by the name, wait till you hear their story - it's even better! Jeff Hart (formerly of Jeff Hart and The Ruins) has now teamed up with his step-daughters Ella Hart and Lila Brown Hart, put together some new music, and came up with a new album 'Lemon Drop Hammer'. As they bring in new fans while wrapping up their summer tour on the east coast, they've also brought in fans in the music biz along the way as well - like Chris Frantz of Talking Heads and punk rock band Husker Dü. Jeff, who I interviewed way back in the day on a local new music show called Future Classics on Classic Rock station WRDU 106 in Raleigh-Durham, continues his studio recordings with North Carolina music legend and producer Don Dixon (REM, The Smithereens) who is firmly at the helm of this new album. Love indie music? Then c'mon and join us! About the Spotlight Conversations podcast: Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the media spotlight, we're talking! Refreshingly unscripted and always entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. So settle into my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes drop every other Tuesday. Listen to Donna every night as she shares her fave Classic Hits from the 60s, 70s & 80s starting at 9 on Houston Radio Platinum (get the app for the station in your App Store!) Then hang out for her evening seqment on the show called 'Late Night Spotlight'- intimate, unscripted interviews with guests from the entertainment industry, airing Monday through Friday at 10PM CT/11:00 ET Social media links, website and more here Follow and subscribe here Booth Announcer: Joe Szymans...

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