AME Radio Show

Our guest today is Amber Akhtar, a 22-year-old filmmaker who grew up in Michigan. She just finished her BFA in Dramatic Writing with a minor in Producing at NYU Tisch. During her time at NYU, she wrote two features and many short films and worked on a thesis film selected for Tribeca 2022. She has interned for companies such as The Gotham Film and TV, Cinetic Media, and The Producers Guild.She wrote the script for her new short film Cycle.  Cycle is about a young woman who spends the night at a laundromat struggling to wash the underwear she wore after having an abortion.  This film, despite being short, is one of the most powerful, emotion hitting films I've seen in a very long time.  We're here to talk to her about her budding career and this incredible film.

Amra Sabic-El-Reyes - Anna is the author of "The Cat I Never Named" an incredible story of survival when her country of Bosnia was invaded. The story tells her struggle for her and her family to survive, while they found a cat that gave them hope and comfort during the attack. After hearing this interview and reading her book you will be so thankful you were born here in the USA.Greer Grammer - Greer is the daughter of famed Actor Kelsey Grammer (Cheers, Frasier). She has been the star in several films in her own career and now she stars in Deadly Illusions. Airing on Netflix. She talks about her role, her career and more!Anna Elizabeth James - Anna is the writer, producer and director of the film Deadly Illusions. We talk to her about the founding of this movie, how it evolved from an idea in her mind, to paper, to Netflix. You can hear this interview and get inside the mind of the woman that directed it.

Chelsey James - Chelsey James is a country music singer/songwriter who just released her new single "The Men & The Boys". We talk to her about her music career, how the pandemic helped/hindered her career and we learn about how she got her passion for music.Elise McVeigh - Children’s Manners and Parenting Expert Elise McVeigh takes your children through six important manners lessons, and reiterates the materials through books, fun worksheets, activity sheets, and videos. This easy and fun series will give your child a passion for having good manners and doing the right thing in any situation. The video collection launches on March 1 and is available for purchase on Mrs.McVeighsManners.com or through Amazon.com (retail price: $97.00). The lessons include Meeting and Greeting, Appearance, Set the Table, Table Manners, Eating at School, and Restaurant Manners. There are even two levels – Level I is for Pre-Readers (ages 3-6), and Level II is for Readers (ages 7-11). Each online video set contains a workbook and a Set the Table placemat.

Dedee Pfeifer is an actress who's older sister is Michelle Pfeiffer. She followed in her footsteps and became an actress herself. In this exclusive interview we talk to her about Big Sky on ABC and her role on the show. She's also a recovering alcoholic and we discuss her courageous journey to reach sobriety. Dr David Steenblock - Dr. Steenblock is a leading expert in Stem Cell research. With over 40 years in the field we talk to him about the industry and if they are seeing any changes with the FDA. We talk about how stem cells impact our body and helps us overcome issues like ALS, strokes, Cerebral Palsy and more.

Martha Hunt Handler is the author of a book called "Winter of the Wolf". We talk to her about her book and her extensive work in her wolf rescue in New York. This is not a full show only our interview with Martha.

2020 was a rough year for us all, and 2021 we hoped would bring change and normalcy. However during the holiday season we suffer from depression and suicide probably more than any other time of the year, mix that with COVID-19 and it could be a disaster. Joy tells us how to overcome and fight depression and set goals for 2021 that are attainable. This is not a full show only our interview with Joy

This is only the interview with Connie Willis. We interview this fascinating lady who has a show on CoastToCoast and BlueRockTalk.TV. She has spent her life searching out Bigfoot and other Cryptzoology creatures. Her knowledge is deep and we discuss some of this and the paranormal in this incredible interview.

Sophia Hammons - Sophia is a young actress who fell in love with theatrical acting at a young age after her teacher suggested it and now it's grown into a career on television and the silver screen. She's in a new Netflix docu-drama "Social Dilemma" which focuses on social bullying. We talk about her career, this movie and social bullying and how it impacts kids across the world.Theresa Dominguez-Weiss - Theresa is a retired nurse who penned a very interesting book "Deathwalking: Journey's of Life, Death and Beyond". The book focuses on her experience where she took her grandmother's spirit to the other side. It's a beautiful story that took her years to write but now that she has, you can experience what she did that last moment with her grandmother.

Jan Brown - Jan is the CEO of Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation. September is recovery month, where we focus on the recovery from addictions related to drugs, alcohol, gambling and other vices we have. We discuss with Jan what it takes to recover, financial options and other things that we need to know to help ourselves or someone we love fight their addictions.

David Rabadi - David is a mental health and LGBTQ advocate who penned his story of overcoming his mental illness and coming out as gay to his Muslim family called "I Lost My Mind and Found Myself". We discuss his struggles and how he overcame it.Brina Torch - Brina is a young singer/songwriter making her presence known in the Pop music world. She released her new single "Barbie". We talk about her passion for music, songwriting and her new single.

Caroline McBride - Caroline is a restaurant publicist turned Rom Com novel writer. She still loves her career as a publicist but decided to venture into a dream of hers to write a novel that focuses on the things she loves: travel, romance, and restaurants. Her new book "Four Seasons at Angelinos" is now available and we discuss the details of the book and her fascinating life as a restaurant publicist in this exciting interview.Sean Kanan - Sean Kanan is an American actor, producer, author and TV host, best known for his portrayals of A. J. Quartermaine on General Hospital, Deacon Sharpe on The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, Mike Barnes in The Karate Kid Part III, and Sam Steven on STUDIO CITY,Michele Kanan - Michele is the wife of Sean Kanan who wrote and produced the incredible Amazon Prime series "Studio City". She's credited with titles like: "I'm A Soap Star" (2011) and Limelight (2017)Together Sean and Michele join me to discuss this drama packed series "Studio City". We discuss their numerous Emmy nominations and who won an Emmy for their role, what the series focuses on and more.

Dotsie Bausch - Dotsie is an Olympic Silver Medalist in cycling. She decided to go diary free because of her love for animals she didn't want to consume animal products, rather she uses plant based products for food. After doing so she noticed a significant change in her health and body. She has joined up with other Olympians and athletes in Switch4Good a movement that tells their story of why they ditched dairy.Karina Velasco - Karina is an expert in personal transformation and energetics. She is the founder and creator of the Yorgasmic Method which is focused on personal freedom, self realization, spirituality and conscious sexuality. Her passion is to support people in their path to freedom by deepening their connections with themselves and others. A woman with more than 25 years of experience across a wide range of disciplines, she has the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, fun and practical tools. We discuss her book "The Future of Sex".

Celeste Desjardins - Celeste is one of our favorite guests on the show. Last time we spoke she was in a Lifetime movie called "Zombie Killer". Now she comes back to catch up with us and tell about her new Lifetime Trilogy movie called "Obsession" which airs July 10-12th at 7PM (Eastern).

Fred Schofield - Fred is the author of two books that we discuss on this weeks show which are: "The Boardwalkers" and "A Run To Hell". The Boardwalkers talks about a story regarding prostitutes based on his experience defending them in New Jersey. "A Run To Hell" is a story about Princess Grace Kelly who died by auto accident. However Fred knows otherwise saying it was mafia involvement and drug runners. He tells the story in his books and discusses such in our talk.Dr Dravon James - Dr James returns to bring us some enlightenment through this pandemic and civil unrest. We talk about finding peace and happiness in troubling times. This is information you will absolutely want to hear and hopefully you can find a way to be happy and at peace after this interview.

Scott Howard - Scott is a return guest talking about his brand new EP called "The Language of Clouds" where he has six new songs that are designed to help balance your energy and help you see more clearly. His music is taped in 432hz for that harmonic balance.DJ Prosperity - Singer, songwriter and producer Morgan Moore (also known by her professional name, DJ Prosperity) delivers an amazing fusion of various instrumental sounds, groovy rhythms and an overall chill vibe. Keithan Randall (professionally known as Kdot), also from Houston, is a musician, artist and entrepreneur. We talk about her new mix "Tap In"

John Allan Miller - John is a country music singer/songwriter who is back to talk about his new song "Just Add Water". The song is based on his love for the beach back in the Tampa Bay area where he was born and raised. We paint a picture of the beauty and have fun talking about his music.Thomas Brigger - Thomas is the author of a book called "Beyond Higher Ground" which focuses on a serious epidemic here in the US, the opiod epidemic which ruins lives and takes so many lives across this country. This book is an eye opening story based on truth.

Gregory Charlop - Gregory is a anesthesiologist in Hollywood where he's had a variety of celebrities under his care. He's a health and anti-aging expert who wrote the book "Why Doctors Skip Breakfast: Wellness Tips to Reverse Aging, Treat Depression & Get a Good Nights Sleep" Stephanie & Eric Spett - Stephanie and Eric were once married and went through divorce. After hearing others struggling through it they decided to create a podcast to give advice, and help those who are facing divorce know if this option is the right one for them. Their podcast is "Divorce Done Well" We speak to them about their podcast and get advice from the experts themselves.

Andrew Goldberg - Andrew is an Emmy Award winning Director who has created numerous hard hitting documentaries. With the current situation in the US and around the world Jews are becoming the primary source for discrimination forcing them to live in fear - this is known as Antisemitism. He just produced and directed a new documentary airing on PBS on 5/26 called "Viral: Antisemitism in Four Mutations" that tackles this bigoted thinking around the world.Sam Bartells - Sam is a established singer/songwriter who overcame some powerful addictions and achieved success in music. His passion is telling stories about hope and his journey through his music to hopefully inspire and encourage others who face the same road he traveled. We talk about his new music and his single "Blessed & Broken"

Angela Martini - Angela is a former Miss Universe and model. She came to the US to pursue that dream when she was asked to represent her birth country of Albania in the Miss Universe contest. Today she wrote a memoir called "Love, Hope, Light" where she tells her story about facing transitions & obstacles, life as a top model, career changes.King Crazii - King Crazii is a musical artist who created the 1st black man owned record and entertainment company designed for the LGBTQ community. We talk to him about his single "Can't Turn a Ho Into a Housewife". We discuss his life, his company and his music.

Kylie Trout - Kylie is a country music singer/songwriter who is pursuing her dreams in music. Music touches her soul and she loves to share her story through it. We talk to Kylie about her upcoming album she's planning and her new single "You and I"Noelle Kay - Noelle is a singer/songwriter who embraces soul and R&B. She has a phenomenal voice and a personality that makes her the perfect entertainer. She loves to tell stories through music and will continue to do so for years to come. We talk to Noelle about her single "We Gonna Ride" and learn more about her upcoming work she's completing.

Jen Sugermeyer - Jen embarked on the fight of her life and she aims to share her strength and encourage others to claim the life they deserve! She put everything down in her new book, RESET: 5 Steps to Reclaim the Life You Thought You Lost & Learn to Love Yourself! and is now dedicating her life to helping others through her personal experiences and insight. With her book and programs, Jen hopes to give others what took her so long to figure out — how to love the person looking back in the mirror.Amelie Anstett - Amelie started her pursuit of the arts as a dancer. She took up many forms of dancing before she got an opportunity to try acting. Now it's something she loves to do and she's excited for new opportunities in the acting field. Currently she's on BRAT TV's "Chicken Girls" found on YouTube.

Eric Williford - Eric is a producer, screen writer and director. He recently produced an 8 series short that is found on YouTube called "DisGraced" about a real life actress's experience breaking into Hollywood and the audition process.

Faruq Tauheed - He is the host of the new NBC series "Roots Less Traveled". The series follows two family members searching for information and historical facts about their family and relatives long since past. Faruq is no stranger to TV as he's the Ring Announcer in Discovery Channel's "BATTLEBOTS" We get to talk to him about this amazing new series and how it's changing lives.Josh Christina - Josh is a singer/songwriter who incorporates his love of the 1950s and 60s classics and infuses them with this own unique sound. He has a brand new single "Rockstar" which we discuss and talk about the future music he has in the works. He's a lot of fun and his music will inspire a younger generation to check out the mid-century legends that paved the way for today's superstars.

Larissa Wohl - Larissa is on Hallmark Channel's “Home & Family” as the resident pet rescue expert. She's talking about how to help animals during a crisis. This is great information to have during the Corona Virus outbreak and to plan for future situations.Kristoffer Polaha - Kristopher is an Actor who's been see on "Double Holiday" and "Wonder Woman 1984". He plays Detective Travis Burke in a new Hallmark Movies & Mysteries episode "Mystery 101: An Education in Murder" airing March 29 at 9:00 PM (EST/PST)

Olga Korsak - Olga started her career as a Latvian figure skater. After suffering a career ending injury she looked to something she was always passionate about, music. Today she's a singer/songwriter with a brand new single out called "Isn't It Funny"; her music lead her into acting as well and she's in a new movie "Petrichor".Joshua Carter - Joshua is a personal trainer and gym owner who created a special way to work out during the COVID-19 quarantine. He's having online sessions daily for FREE! It's a great way to stay in shape, ask a personal trainer questions and stay active during this downtime. He's talking about this and more!

Katrina Stone - Katrina is a Los Angeles based pop singer who has produced numerous albums throughout her career. Recently she found that her work has been stolen and those individuals are taking her royalties using fake spotify, YouTube and Apple Tunes accounts. She realized that over 112 artists had their intellectual property stolen from them too. We talk about this, what she learned and how you can protect yourself - if you can.Dr. Carol Osborne - Dr.Carol is a licensed DVM and is here to talk to us about the way to your dogs heart is through their teeth. This isn't talking about love, it's about how bad dental care can cause heart disease and other life threatening diagnosis's. We talk to her about preventative health care for your pets teeth and what you can do to help take care of their oral health.

Cat Alter - Cat is an actress best known for her role on the hit TV series "Modern Family". She just starred in a full length feature called "Addicted To You" where she plays a character who has a one night stand with a guy then becomes completely obsessed over him. We talk to her about acting, her experiences and this funny new comedy.

Marialissa Caruso - Marialissa is a fresh face in the world of acting, it's truly one of her biggest passions in life. She has a new film which she starred in and produced called "Emerald Run" and we talk to her about the movie, her role as actress and producer and get to know her a little better.Doug Snelson - Doug is an award-winning author. He recently penned a book that took years to complete because it's a compilation of work from his earliest years. It's called Laughter Includes the Word: Revealed, A Life of Poetry. We talk to him about his book, his passion for poetry and why poetry is a valuable part of our lives in more ways than one.

Justin Taite - Justin is an actor who just released a short film called "The Awful Kind" which he not only acted in but produced and directed. He also has a full length feature on Amazon Prime called "Outlaw Don't Get Funerals". We talk to him about these projects and more!Kelli Sae - Kelli has seen success as both an actress and musician. Aside from her three albums has worked with the likes of Tina Turner, Seal and more. Kelli can also be heard in the Fall on Monday Night’s on ABC’s hit Reality Television Show Dancing With The Stars, where she’s been one of the Principal Vocalists for 11 Seasons. This month, she also stars in her own one-woman show in New York called "Disco, Dicks and Dykes" where she talks about her story of life, success and struggle with her sexuality eventually loving who she is and will continue to be.

Sweet Lizzy Project, a Cuban rock band who is now based in Nashville. The band was one of the top bands in its native Havana when Raul Malo, front man for The Mavericks, met them in 2017 while filming a PBS show called Havana Time Machine. Raul and his wife Betty, both Cuban Americans, fell in love with the band but could see the glass ceiling for them in their country. They sponsored the band for U.S. work visas, signed them to The Mavericks’ indie label, Mono Mundo Recordings and moved them to Nashville.The band leaders are vocalist and lyricist Lisset Diaz, whose unmistakable and expressive voice may bring to mind Kate Bush, Natalie Merchant or Paramore’s Hayley Williams. Her co-writer and co-band leader Miguel Comas is one of Cuba’s most respected record producer and rock guitarists. The U.S. debut album Technicolor will be released on 2/21/20 via MonoMundo/Thirty Tigers.CommentaryI found the answer to my question in a unusual place - a movie called "Hannah Montana The Movie". My question was, who am I? Along the way I lost who I was, what inspired me, what drove me to be the person I am and I had no way of knowing how to get that back. Many people fall into the same situation, especially creative individuals because many of them if not most put their entire selves into their work and along the way they can forget who they are. This can cause serious situations where they lose inspiration, lack focus, and confidence. I explain how that movie gave me the answer I was searching for and even more, how that answer can help you.

John Allan Miller - John is a country music singer/songwriter who has a brand new tour called "Bad Day to Be A Beer" tour and it's also the name of his newest single. He puts what he loves into his lyrics and the fans love it. He's hitting the road bringing his fun, upbeat sounds to your neighborhood.CommentaryThe Houston Astros were caught signal stealing over the past three years. The scandal rocked major league baseball because it allowed them to get to and win 1 World Series and finish 2019 as the AL Champion. Heads are rolling and it's probably the WORST scandal to ever hit pro sports. We talk about this and more.

Dr. Dravon James - Dr. Dravon James is the founder of Everyday Peace. An author and motivational speaker, Dravon’s goal is to educate, empower and inspire others to build the life of their dreams no matter what shows up in their lives- good, bad, or otherwise. We talk about Valentines day and can you enjoy it alone?Jeff Coffey - Jeff is the former bassist and tenor vocalist for the legendary group Chicago. He currently is the bassist for the iconic Don Felder of the Eagles. Jeff however has an incredible solo career and he just released his new album "Origins". We talk to him about his career, his new album and more!

Tommy C - Tommy C has been rocking crowds around the country and globe since 1979. His years of experience have now culminated into his new outfit, TOMMY C and The Black Widow Grease Band. Tommy C has performed live onstage with such legendary acts as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Smokey Robinson, Temptations, Four Tops, Conway Twitty, Freddy Cannon, and Charlie Pride. Not to mention his 10-year tenure as “Musical Director” for Chubby Checker. This gave him the edge on how the real rock n roll should be performed. And now, he along with his group of highly adrenalized high octane rockers, The Black Widow Grease Band are bringing his Detroit Motor City way of rock n roll to the West Coast and beyond.Danielle Durchslag - Danielle is a multidisciplinary visual artist from New York. Her latest work, “BOUNTY”, is comprised of a series of short films focusing on the complexities of American Jewish wealth, both politically and psychologically. We talk to her about her new short film "Eleanor of Illinois".

Sam Sawyer - As a teenager in suburban Phoenix, aspiring artist Sam Sawyer couldn’t stop thinking about a story about a monster searching for an identity – an animated series that would feature a non-binary character as a hero. Fast-forward a few years: now a successful comic artist and visual designer, Sam created the animated series “SALEM: The Secret Archive of Legends, Enchantments, and Monsters,” featuring the vocal talent of Rob Paulsen (“Animaniacs”), Laura Bailey (“Critical Role” and “Dragon Ball Z”) and Adam McArthur (“Star vs. the Forces of Evil”). It’s the story of a “cryptid” (creature) named Salem, raised by the Boogeyman, who learns that they are adopted. Without a gender and without a core identity, Salem embarks on a journey of discovery among the world of faeries, goblins, and other cryptids.Sofia Evangelina - Sofia is a budding pop singer- songwriter from Canada. With an abundance of confidence, astonishing natural talent and a ‘powerhouse’ voice, Sofia exceeds all expectations of such a young artist. She comes on to talk to us about her music, her new single "Smile" and more. She will capture your heart in this interview

Rebecca Stern - Rebecca is the director of a documentary called "Well Groomed" which chronicles a year in the visually stunning world of competitive and creative dog grooming. It aired on HBO on Dec 17th and can be found on HBO Go and HBO Now

Kirsten Bloom Allen - San Diego Ballerina Dancer Kirsten Bloom Allen is trying to spread this very important message of suicide prevention and awareness through her new original dance video “A Reason To Fight,” by the Rock band Disturbed which was released on Friday November 15 and people are starting to take notice. The video has been reposted multiple times and is creating a lot of interest in the local and national community and I thought it might be good to have Kirsten on in studio since she is San Diego-based. Florence Ann Romano - Best known as "The Windy City Nanny" she wrote a book called "Nanny and Me". She's been seen on Home & Family, The Doctor & The Diva, FOX News, Good Day Chicago, WCIU, SiriusXM and more. Today we discuss celebrity marriages breaking up because of infidelities with the nanny. It happens, and probably more than you think. We discuss the problem celebrities and your typical household faces when hiring a nanny and what you need to do to screen the individual and put in checks and balances.

Jan Nortzon - Jan Notzon is a critically-acclaimed novelist, playwright , and actor who just released a new novel called The ID Paradox. Jan has also worked as an actor, appearing on several prime Time TV programs including The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and, most recently, in Beverly Lewis’ The Confession.His novel, The Id Paradox, chronicles a young man’s battle to rescue a friend from the horrors of a Mexican prison, and then from the nightmare of PTSD. It is an exploration of the shadow self which has readers questions the lengths they would go to if placed in challenging or confronting situations.Paul Guerra - Paul Guerra is an Ecuadorean actor and TV Host that’s currently based in Los Angeles, California. He gained national acclaim in his country for TV shows like Combate, Prende la Tele and El Club de la Mañana. He is currently a Univision TV Host and he has a variety of other projects in the works which include: Youtube/Comedy Central comedy show Enchufe.tv, Ghostbusters World campaign with Greg Miller, Telemundo’s Milagros de Navidad alongside ex Miss Universe Alicia Machado, Films like Caracol Cruzando that is a PBS Online Film Festival and Ottawa International Film Festival official selection...and more

Don Iwerks - Don Iwerks (himself a Disney ‘legend,’), son to famed animator and Walt Disney's top artist Ub Iwerks (Silly Symphonies, Snow White, Steam Boat Willie) and now author of a new book called "Walt Disney's Ultimate Inventor: The Genius of UB Iwerks.The book release is timed just after the debut of the highly-anticipated new TV streaming series “The Imagineering Story” which premieres November 12 on Disney’s all-new platform Disney+.It showcases the half-a-century career of Ub Iwerks, a self-taught animator who became an exceptional draftsman, prolific innovator, and all-around technical genius who directly collaborated with Walt to create some of the most loved moments throughout film and theme parks. Ub Iwerks is most-often remembered as the animator who worked directly with Walt Disney and first drew Mickey Mouse, but he was so much more. . . . he was Walt's ultimate inventor!Victoria Lacoste - Victoria is the blood relative and descendant to the Lacoste fashion brand (their logo is the famed alligator). She has gone a different route and pursued her dream of entertaining. She is a producer and she launched a new company "Edelweiss Film Production" which just launched their new horror film "Asking for a Friend".

Samantha Curley - Samantha is an art expert and artist herself who founded and organization called "The Level Ground" which helps underrepresented artists in the Los Angeles area get the exposure and guidance needed to succeed. Today we talk to her about this non profit organization as well as her new program "The Level Ground Residency Program"John Susman - John is the director of the movie "Game Day". John Susman’s script of Game Day received an Illinois Arts Council Award, was selected into the IFP Film Market in New York and was a finalist in the Illinois/Chicago Screenwriting Competition. He wrote and directed the award-winning film Making the Man, screened in over a dozen international film festivals. He wrote the plays Nelson & Simone (Midwest New Plays Festival, Live Bait Theater), Tiger Treadwell Takes Tinseltown (Uprising Playwright’s Award, Los Angeles Theatre Unit), and Café Society (Heideman Award Finalist Actors Theatre of Louisville, Circle Theatre New Plays Festival). He was Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s first literary manager, where he also served as dramaturg and assistant director on many Steppenwolf productions. A graduate of the University of Chicago, he is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Directors Guild of America. Game Day is his first feature.

Wyatt McClure - Wyatt is a young actor who plays in the CBS hit comedy "Young Sheldon" which is a spin off of the early years of a character Sheldon Cooper best known as the lead character in The CBS Series "Big Bang Theory". Wyatt plays a bully to Sheldon turned friend. We talk to him in a fun interview where we learn about his character, his career, how he juggles his school and kid time and more.Michelle Danner - The legendary acting teacher and co-founder of the Edgemar Center for the Arts and the Los Angeles Acting Conservatory, Danner’s also now well-established as a successful feature film director. Her latest completed film, “Bad Impulse,” is a psychological thriller about family secrets and modern technology, starring Sonya Walger, Grant Bowler, and Paul Sorvino; and she’s set to begin shooting “The Runner,” an action thriller and true-life coming of age story about a troubled teenager forced to go undercover to expose a drug kingpin.

Anthony Mora - Anthony Mora is an author and playwright who is releasing a great new novel. Virtual Velocity is the story of the curious creation of pop phenomena, Jake Jenkins, America’s most renowned and successful literary novelist. Spanning six decades, through three interconnected stories, Virtual Velocity follows Jake from a sixteen-year-old learning about literature and women, to frenetic rock journalist, to struggling literary novelist, to world-famous author. Journeying through LA’s rock and film worlds, it is also an homage to the city, tracking it’s its internal and external changing landscape and its cultural shape shifting. Virtual Velocity explores the complicated and often mystifying intersection between fame and art.Lucinda Mack - Lucinda Mack is an author and poet who has written several works over the years. Her latest book, Nightsticks & Negligees, is a murder mystery written in honor of friends and family she lost in the LGBTQ community. It was written in an effort to give such people a voice and express the importance of tolerance and understanding in society and the world.

Alana De Freitas - Alana is an actress who is starring in some upcoming movies including "Before the Dawn", "Bashira" and "Cash Collectors". Some of the projects have been released while some are in the collaborative stages. We talk to her about her career and these projects she has upcoming.MALSI - MALSI is a singer/songwriter with a passion for music. Her style has R&B and Jazz mixed into her unique sound. We talk to her about her new album she's ready to release soon, the inspiration behind her songs and more.

Sloan De Forest - Sloan is a writer and film historian, you could say she's a pop culture queen! She recently wrote a book called "Dynamic Dames: 50 Leading Ladies Who Made History". This book is a wonderful collection and inside look into some of Hollywoods most dynamic starlets that graced the silver screen from the 1920s to 1980/90s. The book has a lot of stars from the movies she grew up with but she still loves the ladies that paved the path for these talented women!John Faisandier - John is a former Catholic Priest who left the church so that he could impact more people. He is the author of Thrive Under Fire. John’s teachings for managing emotions, difficult people and situations are shared in workshops and e-learning across the globe. We all face difficult situations and people which can lead to poor decisions, stress and downright physical conflict. He tells us how to handle these situations to walk away a champion!

Sara Canning - Sara is an Actress who is best known for her role on "A Series of Unfortunate Events". Now she stars are "Annie" in the LMN movie airing 11/9 at 8:00 PM (Eastern) "Amish Abduction". She tells the story of how she became an actress, we discuss her character Annie, the lessons we can learn from this movie and the role of women in some of these religions, cults, or other situations. It's really a powerful discussion. Steve Byers - Steve is an Actor best known for his role In "Shadow Hunters". Now Steve stars in the new LMN movie airing 11/9 at 8:00 PM (Eastern) called "Amish Abduction" where he plays "Jacob". Jacob is an intense character who becomes so passionate he turns almost insane. We dive into his story on how he became an actor, his character Jacob, and see the movie through the eyes of one of the main characters to make the movie that much more intense.

Alex Castillo - Alex is an Actor and Producer, he's also the founder of Castle2000 Films. Currently he stars in a brand new film called "Clemency" which takes an indepth look into capital punishment. We take an inside look at the movie from the actors perspective, we find out if the movie changed his mind on capital punishment and I tell you my thoughts on capital punishment to compare to my views after I watch the movie.Ali Liebert - Ali is an actress and director who directed the new LMN movie "Amish Abduction" which airs on 11/9/19 at 8:00 PM (Eastern). The movie happens to be her first real shot at directing so it's something she's extremely proud of. We take an indepth look into the movie from the directors chair as she takes you through some of the scenes and scenarios she encountered.

Dan Ford - Dan is a musical producer/music mixer. When you get a CD or single anywhere it's talent like his that makes it sound so amazing. If you are a musician looking to get into the studio, Dan will tell you what you need to do to maximize your experience to get the best bang for your buck and the best possible product. His work has won numerous awards and places on Billboard and iTunes charts worldwide.Lindsay Arends - Lindsay is an actress who has a lot of great new work coming to the big screen. She is here to talk about her movie "First String II" which will be releasing very soon and a new project in the works called "The Reunion of Miss Harvard". It's a fun interview getting to know Lindsay and her passion for her art!

Anthony Turk - Anthony Turk is a Publicist to the stars. He is here to talk about public relations and how important it is to anyone with something to get into the world. He gives you tips and tricks on planning your PR campaign and what you need to be successful at it.Ben Cesare - Ben returns to talk about the new and exciting things going on in his life and career as he's about ready to launch his brand new CD and he just released a new single called "So Long Sunshine, Hello Moonshine". It's fun catching up and seeing what he has going on in his world!

Misti Rains - Misti has an inspirational story that will change your life. She faced her mortality when diagnosed with a grim condition. Amazingly she fought back and over came the illness. Now she's out to change the lives of those who need it. She's a spiritual guide and the author of a book called "Misti Moments". She teaches you the skills to transform your life, fulfillment, soul evolution, and healing in life and business. Listen to her story and let her change your life.Shari Rowe - Shari returns to the show to talk about her newest single "Night Like This", and she discusses her new album she's currently working on - so you will get a sneak peak into that. She's a lot of fun talking with and we're blessed to have her back on.

Camille Harris - Camille is a Jazz artist who infuses comedy into her work. The unique combination makes her stand out in her profession. She uses that combination to entertain children and expose them to a wonderful American style of music. She has a brand new CD out called "Baby on a Subway". We talk to her about Jazz and learn what makes this genre unique. We talk to her about entertaining children and what joy it brings her.Chloe Perrin - Chloe is an 11 year old scream queen. Don't let her innocence fool you, she can scare the pants off you in her horror movies. We have the chance to talk to her about her two new movies premiering this week "Mary" and "Itsy Bitsy". We learn how she manages her childhood, her school and still reaching for her dream of becoming a successful actress. You will LOVE this interview.

David Rhodes - David is an actor who is a lead in the new movie "Rapid Eye Movement", he plays the stalker. We talk about his ability to play someone who is a bit insane and be the "villain" in which he embraces those roles. We talk to him about his acting career and more in a very insightful look into the dark mind of his character and what it's like to act.Peter Bishai - Peter is the director of the new movie "Rapid Eye Movement". This movie is something he was extremely proud of because it was shot in Times Square among the current flow of traffic, nothing was blocked off and it brought his vision and feel for the movie to life. We discuss what it's like to be behind the camera and get your artistic vision into the final product. This talk is a lot of fun and something you won't want to miss out on.