Funjelah with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Cortney LaCorte is back in the Funjelah studio this week and she has big news. Her first cookbook, Oversharing: Anytime Snacks, Everyday Dinners, and Cooking for Company is OUT TODAY! This Cheese Gal is on the up and up and we couldn’t be more proud. Cortney shares with us everything that went into making her dream book come to life, the blessing of food stylists, and her undying love of French butter. You can purchase her cookbook right now and watch and listen to her on Funjelah at the same time. Get to getting! 

You know when you’re looking for a job and your mom suggests you “just call the company up?” Well magician Jen Kramer did that exact thing. She just called Las Vegas up and said “I have a show.” And they said “yes!” Now she’s the only female magician with a residency on the strip. On this week’s episode Jen and Anjelah jump right into Jen’s start in performing and sharing how far she’s come and what the future holds for the world of magic. Plus a story of how a falafel brought Jen love. Thank you so much for your support! 😍 v

Don't give up the dream...or your day job? Dr. Brady is in the Funjelah studio this week sharing how he went from dentist to comedian but is also still a dentist. He's multitalented folks. Garnering attention through viral videos, Dr. Brady has found a corner of the entertainment business that needs him most, dental conventions. He shares his creative process with us plus his gratitude for his wife, kids, and Diet Coke. But what he teaches us most is the importance of not posting about road cyclists. 

Former athlete turned mental health advocate and creator, JB Copeland, joins Anjelah in the studio this week and they share an incredible conversation on faith, healing, and learning to trust yourself. No one, not even JB himself, knew that his grandmother giving him a camera after he went through rehab would change his life, and in turn, so many others. In this episode we learn that healing is messy, it’s honest with each other, and it really comes down to either being your own bully or your own best friend. Which will you choose? 

Two years later and we've hit 100 episodes of Funjelah! Can you believe it?! We can't. But the proof is in the pudding, or in this case, the social media clips, thousands of comments, youtube views, and audio downloads. All thanks to YOU! The Funjelah Fans! We couldn't have made it this far without you, so in our gratitude, we've put together a real special doozey of an episode to celebrate. There's awards, games, reflective moments, and of course, laughter on all that we've experinced while in the Funjelah studio. Here's to 100 more.

Songwriter and vocal powerhouse Spencer Sutherland joins Anjelah this week and truly inspires us all to start dressing like a rockstar. But be careful with what boots you choose because they may not be TSA approved. Having started young in an Elvis cover band with his brother, Spencer has come a long way in his music journey and now has some of his jumpsuits on display in Graceland! Check out this weeks rock and roll filled episode and listen to his new single, “Somebody’s Gonna Love Me” which drops on August 7th everywhere. 

This week, speaker, author, and purpose guide Pedro LaTorre joins Anjelah in the studio. As longtime friends, they dive into a conversation about aging, emotional growth, and what it really means to live with purpose. Pedro shares a refreshing perspective on emotions, reminding us that our feelings aren't good or bad, they're simply signals pointing us toward what we need. He also opens up about his own journey of discovering the importance of mattering and belonging, learning to let go of old dreams, and embracing emotional sobriety. Together, they explore why vulnerability isn't weakness but often where healing begins.

Dale Smith Thomas is in the studio this week giving us all the southern tea, charm, and inspiration. This international motivational speaker, best selling author, and former Mrs. Tennessee sits down with Anjelah and shares stories of her small town upbringing and the big city dreams that got her to where she is today. Most importantly, Dale tells us that you can do and be and dress however you want at any age. Do what brings you joy and always start each day by looking in the mirror and saying, “Good Morning Gorgeous!”

Have you ever been in a social situation and you weren't sure what's the right thing to do or say? Well we have the answers! Maybe. This week Anjelah and Danielle sit down to talk all things social cues. Do you hug or shake hands with someone you just met? Does your dog belong in a dumpling restaurant? And how late is too late to be to the party? These topics and more in this episode!

One day you’re 14 and buddies in high school and then the next day you’re in your 40's and snapping your kneecaps off. No really. At least that’s what happened to our guest this week, former NFL coach and Anjelah’s current trainer and childhood friend, Kenan Smith. In this episode, Kenan shares what makes him a great coach, important lessons his father taught him, and how he can now predict the weather with his knee. But his biggest message? Tell people you love them, you never know when it might be the last time.

Ta-da! And for our next trick...uh episode, it's magician Stephen Bargatze! Anjelah and Stephen sit down this week and reveal how all the magic tricks work. Just kidding, what's revealed intsead is Stephen's true story of his upbringing, early days as a clown, and how it all worked together to make him the man, father, and grandfather he is today. There's laughs, there's tears, and of course it's all magical. Be sure to check out his first special, Out in a Minute, on Youtube right now!