Episodes

  • S2-187 Zoe Bernard
    Oct 7 2024

    10/2/2024 An Amazing Episode! Mike and cohost, Memphis based actor/musician Sebastian Stephens featured Southern California actress and musical prodigy Zoe Bernard on Ep.187!

    Zoe Bernard was born into a showbiz family. At age 8, Zoe did her first film, followed by a few shorts. Next, she landed a great commercial spot for Nickelodeon and also was cast as young Hannah Stocking in the viral YouTube Videos. From there, Zoe booked several films. Among them, Zoe is well known as Bernice in Wes Andersen’s 'Asteroid City' alongside Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie and a stellar cast.

    Musically, Zoe is an advanced drummer, bassist, keyboardist, and guitarist and plays in a number of bands including San Diego based 'Kid Tributes.'

    Coming in early 2025, look for Zoe Bernard to appear as 'Cowgirl Monica' in 'Switch Up'

    Follow Zoe Bernard on Instagram @zoebernard11

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    38 mins
  • S2-E186 Francesca Tarantino
    Sep 29 2024

    9/25/2024

    Mike and cohost, Northern California musician Bella Rayne featured musician, singer and songwriter Francesca Tarantino on ConversationsRadio Ep.186!

    Orlando based Francesca Tarantino (francescatarantino.com) is making her mark as a young musician and shows no signs of slowing down. Her songwriting skills coupled with amazing vocals and guitar playing have put Francesca on the map. Influenced by the classic rock era, she is quickly getting recognized for her raw talent and stellar guitar solos. Inspirations include Deep Purple, Aerosmith, Heart’s Nancy and Nancy Wison as well as Avril Lavigne and Paramore. Tarantino is motivated to grow as an artist, creating unique rock music while making each composition unique. Francesca has twice performed at the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio and hopes to travel the country soon playing as many shows as she can! Francesca has also sung the National Anthem at numerous sporting events including the Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, and Orlando Magic to name a few.

    With 4 singles released, which are available on all platforms, Francesca is actively writing with a new song dropping early 2025! Tarantino is motivated to grow as an artist, creating unique rock music while making each composition unique. Francesca loves meeting people and is active on social media!

    Be sure to follow along on her journey on Instagram @francescatmusic

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    52 mins
  • S2-E185 Isabella&Sebastian
    Sep 15 2024

    9/12/2024

    Music duo ‘Isabelle&Sebastian’ (Isabella DeFir and Sebastian Stephens) joined Mike and cohost actress Callie Walker on ConversationsRadio Ep.185! Isabella&Sebastian write, record and co-produce their own original music. It’s a successful collaboration that works - featuring what’s described as a “hook-filled retro vibe with a forward-looking feel.” Their humor and stage presence combine to deliver an original fresh take representing the best of indie pop.

    Isabella DeFir, (19) is a passionate singer and lyricist who picked up her first mic at the age of five and started releasing her first songs by the age of 15. Her deeply inspired lyrics and musical vision are many lifetimes beyond her age, with her beautifully unique tone and songwriting places Isabella in a league of her own. She invites the world to share in personal vulnerability at the intersection of her heart and soul.

    Sebastian Stephens, (12) got his first drum kit for his third birthday, grabbed his drumsticks and hasn’t come up for air since. A pitch-perfect multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and actor, Seba started earning his first paycheck playing bass, drums, and guitar by the time he was in kindergarten. He attends Berklee College of Music Online, where he became the youngest student in the history of Berklee to earn multiple certifications. As an accomplished stage and screen actor since 10, has appeared in the Broadway series ‘School of Rock, The Musical’ and in Wes Anderson’s critically acclaimed major motion picture, ‘Asteroid City.’

    Isabella&Sebastian’s new single ‘Venom Veins’ dropped on 9/12 and is available on Spotify and your favorite download platform!

    Special thanks to actress and musician Zoe Bernard for dropping by to say hello!

    Follow Isabella&Sebastian on Instagram @isabellasebastianofficial

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S2-E184 Neska Rose
    Aug 24 2024

    8/22/2024

    Returning guest Neska Rose joined Mike and cohost, actress Isabelle Anaya on ConversationsRadio Ep.184 Neska is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter and actress based in Los Angeles. She last joined us on ConversationsRadio Ep.97 in 2021.​

    Neska performs with Libi as a musical act. While Neska writes and creates music, playing the guitar. Libi joins in as a harmonist and pianist. They perform at many venues in LA, including The Hotel Cafe, Hotel Ziggy, Whisky A Go Go, and more. In addition to music, the sisters also pursue acting and screenwriting. Together, they wrote and performed in the Nickelodeon sketch show 'Nick Shorts.’ Neska recently appeared in the Apple TV series 'Extrapolations' opposite David Schwimmer and Daveed Diggs, and also acted in Nickelodeon's 'Drama Club' as Gertie. Neska and Libi post "Tiny Desk"-styled videos of their original songs on their YouTube channel to showcase their passion for performing.​

    Neska has released an EP, including the single "Epithets", which was produced by six-time Grammy-winning producer David Greenbaum, known for his work with Beck, Tom Morello, and Beabadobee. The other two tracks off the EP, "Shelly" and "The Pit", were produced by Neska, Noam Fainer, and her twin sister Libi Rose.​

    ​Neska's music and new EP is available on Spotify! Support this amazing Indie Artist!​

    You can follow Neska on Instagram @iamneska

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    52 mins
  • S2-E183 Callie Walker
    Aug 17 2024

    8/14/2024

    Mike and cohost, Award-Winning actress Kayden Tokarski welcomed actress Callie Walker to ConversationsRadio Ep.183.

    Nashville native Callie Walker is a Los Angeles-based actress and voiceover artist. She’s best known for her work on the hit web series “Dhar Mann.”

    Having grown up in Nashville, Tennessee, Callie was all about sports and academic life. She eventually discovered acting and the arts in the 11th grade when she chose to attend an Arts school with designs on a theatre major which changed her trajectory a bit.

    While initially, Walker was not huge lover of theatre, she changed her major to Film Production learning the ropes of the Behind-the-Scenes side of making films. This is when she fell in love with acting. She landed in Southern California and is making her way as a working actress.

    At 20-year-old Callie is staying just as busy outside of Hollywood, working towards completing a pre-law Bachelor’s degree at Penn State.

    Coming soon, you can catch her in the Paramount+ original series 'Socorro' directed by Rodrigo Ugalde and Andres Beltrán and 'Josephine' on Amazon Prime.

    You can follow Callie Walker on Instagram @itscalliewalker

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    50 mins
  • S2-E182 Chloe Coleman
    Aug 3 2024

    7/31/2024

    Mike and cohost, actress Lily Brooks O'Briant had a great time chatting with actress Chloe Coleman about her new film My Spy: The Eternal City and her role as 'Sophie' starring opposite Dave Bautista - Streaming on Prime.

    Chloe is a phenomenal actress with an impressive resume’. big break happened at just 6 years old when she was cast as ‘Skye Carlson’ in HBO’s Emmy-Winning series Big Little Lies.

    Now 15, she’s gone on to appear on numerous film and television projects. Her credits include Avatar: The Way of Water, Marry Me – alongside Luke Wilson and Jennifer Lopez, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with Chris Pine, Hugh Grant and Michelle Rodriguez, Pain Hustlers with Emily Blunt and Gunpowder Milkshake with Karen Gillan.

    Chloe can be seen opposite Adam Driver in the action/adventure feature 65 and had a dramatic role as ‘Poppy’ - a young cancer patient on episodes of the AppleTV series Life By Ella. Catch her as Nevaeh in episodes of the comedy sci-fi series Upload – Now on Prime.

    Follow Chloe on Instagram @CholeChase Coleman

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    52 mins
  • S2-E181 Lexi Janicek
    Jul 21 2024

    7/18/2024

    Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Lexi Janicek - 'Lisa Loud' on 'The Really Loud House' now in its 2nd season on Nickelodeon.

    Lexi was inspired by a friend early on who happened to be working on a web series. She decided to dive in and see if acting was something she could do. They found an agency in Nashville and she was off and running. Lexi has built an impressive resume'. In addition to her role as Lisa Loud, other projects include AppleTV's 'Echo 3' her role opposite Allison Janney and Ben Platt as a younger Kristen Bell - 'Alice' in 'The People We Hate at the Wedding' as well as Lexi's breakout role on the NBC series 'Ordinary Joe' playing young Jenny.

    Lexi Janicek is also a stellar voiceover artist lending her VO talents as the voice or Bunny the rabbit on the animated series 'Duck & Goose'.

    Follow Lexi on Instagram @lexi_janicek

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    48 mins
  • S2-E180 WaterStreet
    Jul 13 2024

    7/10/24

    Mike and cohost, 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton featured New Jersey Indie band WATERSTREET on ConversationsRadio. Dave Paulson (Guitar and Vocals) Brendon Gardner (Bass) and Julia Aiello (Vocals) joined us for a wonderful chat about the band's early beginnings, their new music - Decaf Daydream and playing live shows in New Jersey and New York.

    Inspired by the northwest hills of NJ in the shadow of the Appalachian Ridge, Water Street creates a new version of Indie, mixing soulful acoustic melodies with rugged rock and roll bursts, enticing sax riffs, and a driving rhythm section with some hints of funk which combine to create a uniquely new, Pop/Indie-Folk/Roots sound.

    The band first adopted the name Water Street from the location where the band would meet to practice, write and hone their craft. They took the name as a nod to their roots, reflecting the close sense of community bonding them to their town, each other, and their work.

    With 3 albums and a series of single releases, Water Street was signed by Philadelphia Indie label Free Dive Collective in the spring of 2024 and released their first song 'Decaf Daydream' with the label. For upcoming new music and show dates, Check out waterstreetofficial.com

    Follow WATERSTREET on Instagram @waterstreetofficial

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    53 mins