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JERRY & LOUISE BRUNO RETURN

We welcome back Jerry & Louise Bruno to discuss the grueling task of putting on an epic tribute show on a daily basis. We will find out more about Jerry as a songwriter singer and musician, and find out the wo of these awesome people got together. Join Us July 8th at 7 eastern.

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ACTRESS TAYLOR BLACKWELL BECOMES LEGENDARY COMEDIEN JUDY TENUTA

🎬 TAYLOR BLACKWELL IS JUDY TENUTA 🎭 Step into the wild, hilarious, and heartfelt world of comedy legend Judy Tenuta—as brought to life by the brilliant Taylor Blackwell.

From her iconic accordion to her larger-than-life personality, this powerful new film captures the essence of the “Love Goddess” like never before.

📻 Catch Taylor Blackwell LIVE on WTBR Radio 88.7 BRS – only 2 days away! Don't miss this exclusive interview diving into her transformation into Judy and the making of It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story.

• Early Life: Geri Jewell was born on September 13, 1956, in Buffalo, New York. She was born prematurely and spent her first three months in an incubator, unable to be physically touched due to beliefs about caring for premature babies at the time.
• Career Beginnings: After dropping out of college, Jewell began her career in stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store in Hollywood in 1978.
• "The Facts of Life": In 1980, Jewell became the first actress with a visible disability to have a recurring role on a prime-time series, playing Cousin Geri on "The Facts of Life". Producer Norman Lear discovered her at the 2nd Annual Media Access Awards and personally chose her for the role.
• Other Roles: Jewell has appeared in other TV shows, such as "Deadwood," "21 Jump Street," "The Young and the Restless," and "Glee". She also appeared in "Deadwood: The Movie" in 2019.
• Advocacy and Motivational Speaking: Jewell is a leading advocate for disability rights and awareness. She is a motivational speaker who promotes understanding of disabilities and diversity for Fortune 500 companies. She is also one of the original trainers for the internationally recognized disability awareness program, WINDMILLS.
• Author: Jewell wrote an autobiography titled "I'm Walking As Straight As I Can: Transcending Disability in Hollywood and Beyond," which won the Independent Publishers – First place Gold Award for best Memoir of 2012.
• Personal Life: Jewell was previously married to Richard Pimentel. In her autobiography, she discussed her struggle with chronic pain and revealing her true sexual identity. She has publicly stated she is a proud gay woman with cerebral palsy.
• Awards: In 2011, Jewell received the SAG-AFTRA Disabilities Awareness Award at the Media Access Awards. In 2024, the Media Access Awards established the Norman Lear-Geri Jewell Lifetime Achievement Award.

About Our Open Forum Concept

An open forum podcast is a format where one or more hosts, often with a moderator, engage in a structured discussion on a specific topic. It's characterized by a natural, often improvised, conversation between the hosts. This format encourages diverse perspectives and allows for a more collaborative and dynamic flow than a scripted interview.

Here's a More Detailed Look at What We Do:

Moderation: Our moderator guides the discussion, keeps it focused, and ensures all voices are heard.

Co-hosting: Affectionately called, "The Pitbull", Amelia Balerio Chapman is the podcasts long time co-host and often provides varying & interesting viewpoints and commentary leading to very thoughtful and inciteful conversational flow.

Natural Flow: The conversation is always improvised, creating a sense of spontaneity and engagement for listeners. Even WE don't know what's coming next.

Topic Focus: Open forums often center around a specific theme or trending topic, allowing for in-depth exploration. While we never have a "set topic" we often have a general idea where we are headed. This keeps us from going completely "off the rails", so to speak.

Community Building: The relaxed and conversational style can foster a sense of community among listeners, making them feel like part of the conversation. We have an active in-shoe "LIVE" chatroom that is always active and never shy about expressing their collective viewpoint. Join them.

About Our Open Forum Concept

An open forum podcast is a format where one or more hosts, often with a moderator, engage in a structured discussion on a specific topic. It's characterized by a natural, often improvised, conversation between the hosts. This format encourages diverse perspectives and allows for a more collaborative and dynamic flow than a scripted interview.

Here's a More Detailed Look at What We Do:

Moderation: Our moderator guides the discussion, keeps it focused, and ensures all voices are heard.

Co-hosting: Affectionately called, "The Pitbull", Amelia Balerio Chapman is the podcasts long time co-host and often provides varying & interesting viewpoints and commentary leading to very thoughtful and inciteful conversational flow.

Natural Flow: The conversation is always improvised, creating a sense of spontaneity and engagement for listeners. Even WE don't know what's coming next.

Topic Focus: Open forums often center around a specific theme or trending topic, allowing for in-depth exploration. While we never have a "set topic" we often have a general idea where we are headed. This keeps us from going completely "off the rails", so to speak.

Community Building: The relaxed and conversational style can foster a sense of community among listeners, making them feel like part of the conversation. We have an active in-shoe "LIVE" chatroom that is always active and never shy about expressing their collective viewpoint. Join them.

Tinseltown Tales & Terrors

We will Unmask Hollywood's Dark Side as We Explore the Most Shocking & Bizarre Celebrity Conspiracies. From Haunted Photos to Lookalikes to Whispers of Hidden Gender, and Maybe a UFO encounter or Two.

• Founder of the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting (CBTH): Goncalves established the CBTH in 2018, aiming to abolish trophy hunting worldwide.
• Previous Role as CEO of the League Against Cruel Sports: Before founding CBTH, he was the CEO of the League Against Cruel Sports, where he successfully campaigned to prevent the reintroduction of fox hunting and advocated for increased jail sentences for dogfighting.
• Investigative Journalist and Author: Goncalves has a background as an investigative journalist and has written several books exposing the trophy hunting industry and its impact on wildlife, including "Trophy Hunters Exposed" and "Killing Game".
• Conservationist and Environmental Activist: He has also worked on various environmental and conservation issues, including with the WWF and as International Communications Director for The Climate Group.
• Accomplishments: Goncalves' campaigning efforts have led to significant progress in the fight against trophy hunting, including a pledge by the UK government to ban trophy imports.
• International Efforts: He is actively working to close loopholes in international wildlife trade laws (CITES) that allow for the hunting of endangered species and is advocating for a global treaty banning trophy hunting.