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Spotlight Conversations — 161 episodes
Advertising legend Linda Kaplan Thaler talks creativity, fearlessness, and that Aflac Duck
Texas Radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele talks about 'The Woman in the Mirror', legendary radio days and devoted fans known as 'Steeleworkers'
Marty Scott, 'George Harrison' of Beatles tribute band 'Liverpool Legends' talks tours, McCartney and how George's sister Louise kick-started the band
Texas storyteller Mike Vance talks Lone Star State history with his new 'Duckworth Historical Crime' book series
Writer Amy Ephron talks writing style, building characters and her new book Unseasonably Cold
Houston entrepreneur Pete Owens talks concerts, community and his new venue Coffee House Houston
Award winning writer Annie Zaleski writes about the one-of-a-kind "Goddess of Pop' icon known as Cher
Emmy Award winning music journalist Alan Light on why we love Fleetwood Mac in his new book 'Don't Stop'
Texas writer Mike Vance talks laughter and sports in his new book 'Comedians Talking Baseball'
Bass player George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock talks new music, psychedelic music, and their swingin' gig at Whisky A Go Go
Talent agent Albert Bramante of Bramante Artists talks performance, AI, voiceovers and how getting out of your head will help at your next audition
Actor Phil Proctor and Writer Samuel Warren Joseph talk comedy, film and their new children's book 'The Magic Maze Trilogy'
Talking with Ted Widmer, editor for Paul McCartney's new book 'Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run'
Vocalist Nick Heyward of British pop band Haircut 100 talks music, the 80s and touring with Howard Jones
Kody Frederick from Julien's Auctions discusses the 'Played, Worn & Torn' auction featuring cool collections of legendary rock stars
USAF fighter pilot Michelle 'Mace' Curran talks Thunderbirds, courage, and her new book 'The Flipside'
Television personality Rhonda Shear revives her late-night cult classic 'Up All Night' and tells why glam and camp make life oh so better
Big Stir Records dish ghoulish freaky music fun with their new double LP 'Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies"
Secret Monkey Weekend in the studio with their new CD 'Lemon Drop Hammer' and why Chris Frantz (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) is listening
Houston's tech house band darkEntity talks music, club DJ's and their new single 'Rewind'
Musician Chris Church with Big Stir Records talks about his North Carolina roots, new albums, and songwriting inspiration
Christopher 'Play' Martin of hip-hop duo 'Kid 'n Play' talks music, Hall of Fame inductions and the bonds of friendship
Songwriter Martin Page talks melodies, lyrics, spirituality and his new CD 'First And Last Freedom'
Legendary improv artist Colin Mochrie discusses wit, timing and his new film Magnetosphere
John Jackson of the Bon Scott (AC/DC) Estate talks tribute concerts, rock and roll and the enduring legacy of rock's all-time great frontman
Talent Manager Jeffrey Umberger of ACM Talent talks about why your unique voice style, acting and improv skills matter in your voiceover career
George The Tech talks voiceover skills, studio savvy - and why you need to embrace your entrepreneur self for voiceover success
Michael Garfield, The High Tech Texan talks studios, voiceover technology and what you should know about AI
Session guitarist Andy Timmons (Danger Danger) talks rock music, 60s influences and his new CD 'Recovery'
Guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd talks guitars, blues legend Bobby Rush and a fresh spin on his album 'Young Fashioned Ways'
Jamie Jamitkowski, marketing guru at Propstore, talks costumes and movie memorabilia from Star Wars to Top Gun
Emmy-winning writer/producer Rick Mitchell takes on the creative/funny side of speech making with his new book
Charismatic frontman Martin Fry of '80s pop group ABC talks touring with Howard Jones, songwriting and a new autobiography 'A Lexicon of Life'
Author Maria Castellucci Moore talks travel, curiosity and wonder in her new children's book 'Sofia In Rome'
Author Gary Dean Petersen talks about his new book 'The Self-Education Manual', and how learning anything new can really be oh so easy
Author Tripp Whetsell talks about television legend Norman Lear, show business stories and teaching gig at Emerson College
UK band 'The 286' talks about their orchestral rock music style, history of their band's name and why side hustles matter
Bruce Blackman, lead singer for 70's band 'Starbuck' talks about Yacht Rock and the inspiration for his song 'Moonlight Feels Right'
Author Frank Payne talks about his new children's book 'Webster The Beagle' and how this one special dog built a legacy of caring
Children's book author Lisa Maggiore talks about her new book, the new rules on publishing and why scary stories matter
Marty Scott of 'Liverpool Legends' (a tribute band to the Beatles) talks about touring, a little luck and the late George Harrison's sister, Louise
Author Scott Sollers talks about writing children's books, why golf matters and who inspires him
North Carolina photographer Bill Reaves talks concerts, rock stars and what it takes to get the perfect photo shoot
George Schlatter, creator of 60's TV show 'Laugh-In', talks Hollywood, laughter and his take on creativity today
Houston community leader Gloria Zenteno talks about her organization Barrio Dogs and family traditions with a band called 'Zenteno Spirit'
Veteran NBC producer/reporter Mark Barger talks about the Olympic Games in Paris and behind the scenes in sports broadcasting
KCAL TV film critic Grae Drake talks Hollywood, Ms. Moviefone and that interview with actor Paul Rudd
Author Holly George-Warren, Grammy nom and writer of Dolly Parton's 'Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones' talks music, writing and a college reunion at the "hippie house"
Television game show announcer Randy West talks about the art of voiceover, green room stories and how Johnny Olsen inspired it all
Actor Steve Gelder talks theatre success, Hollywood life, radio days, and why his dream acting gig is playing the part of Klingon #3
Talent Manager 'Hoss' of Hoss Management talks radio, voiceover careers, and why doing the work is better than getting results
The backstory of BMX Champions, skate parks and rockin' art work with City of Houston executive Sally Bradford
Grammy nominated songwriter Bill Lloyd of 80's country rock duo Foster and Lloyd talks songwriting, Nashville, and gigs with Ray Davies and Carl Perkins
Voiceover pro Dan Nachtrab talks about his career, what it takes to be a pro, and opens up about his new gig as a voice coach
ACM Talent Manager Jeff Umberger talks voiceover careers, managing talent, and how his own acting career started it all
Film Critic and Texas radio personality T.j. Callahan talks Academy Awards, red carpet moments, and that deep fried butter recipe at Rodeo Houston
Matt Cundill, host of the 'Sound Off Podcast' talks audiences, priorities, radio, AI and why 'riches are in the niches'
Legendary radio personality Jo Maeder 'The Rock and Roll Madame', talks radio, writing books and why auctioneering should be your next side hustle
Author Bev Cuevas talks about life as a Swinging Sixties stewardess in 'Behind Her Smile'; inflight stories, plus that kiss with Elvis
Canadian voice talent Paul Boucher on why business savvy, technology and training matters in your voiceover career
Houston radio DJ Chris Alan talks broadcasting, his infamous HTown restaurants and the story behind FavoriteRadioShirts.com
'Johnny Folsom 4' Bass Player Steve Eisenstadt talks music night at Daryl's House, cover bands, and keeping the spirit of Johnny Cash alive on tour
Author David Menconi talks about Americana music, playlists, and his new book, 'Oh, Didn't They Ramble-Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music'
Actor-Director Sara Gaston talks showbiz, indie films, The Groundlings and her new screenplay "Sanchos and Ponchos"
Singer/songwriter Michael Daughtry talks about Billboard charting hit "Nothing Special", fellow Berklee College of Music classmate John Mayer and what it takes to write a hit song
WMMS The Buzzard Morning Zoo radio legend Jeff Kinzbach and wife Patti talk life after radio, highway stories and why they said yes to 'Rocking the RV Life'
Morning Radio Host Josie Dye of Indie88 in Toronto talks radio, cool moms, content and her love of music festivals.
Voiceover talent Dave Crockett talks radio, studio setups and the true story behind his ever popular character Nigel Woodcock.
Voiceover pro Jeff Berlin talks radio days, his stellar voice career, and how the phrase 'Sound Syrup' started it all.
Actor and Director Joe Grisaffi talks about his movies 'Laughing Boy' and 'Conjoined' plus his cool gig in 'Stranger Things'.
Audiobook Narrator Mike Lenz talks voiceover, podcasts, political careers and the art of breadmaking.
Author Anne Beall, CEO and founder of Beall Research talks marketing, women-empowered stories and the hidden messages in fairy tales.
Realtor, author and entrepreneur Monika Strand helps children make the move to a new home with her book 'Welcome Home!'"
Voice talent and coach Dan Friedman gets real about audio, radio and 80's rock guitar icons.
Audio engineering pro and voice coach Don Baarns talks tech, audiobooks and why Punch and Roll recording skills are true timesavers.
Radio marketer Dwight Douglas talks about his book 'True Radio Confessions', why he likes doodling and the (almost) famous DJ Herbie Klotenfelder.
LSU professor and author Bob Mann talks journalism, politics and his autobiography 'Backrooms And Bayous.'
Singer-songwriter Parthenon Huxley talks touring with former band members of ELO, those write ups in Rolling Stone and the truth behind memoir titles.
Director Troy Carlton talks about his new film 'Birdies The Movie', a true love of golf and two words he's famous for saying on the set.
Children's book author and Amazon Best Seller Alysson Bourque talks writing, creativity and why The Duchess of York loves her books
WRAL Raleigh morning radio show host Bill Jordan gets real about broadcasting and baby boomers with his book 'Embrace The Boom'
Mystery author Elizabeth Spann Craig talks writing, inspiration and publishing
Narrator Bob Souer talks audiobooks, the art of narration and why he's 'The Second Nicest Guy in Voiceover'.
WRAL TV 5 television journalist Amanda Lamb talks books, journalism and family
Audiobook narrator Todd Waites talks studios, voice training and auditions
Texas history author Mike Vance talks about storytelling, creativity, and why he loves historical research.
Houston's photographer Al Torres talks about his iconic photos, cover art, and what inspires him.
Lone Star 92.5's 'Rock Professor' Ted McKay chats about traditional and internet radio, life after music and his charity work with animals.
Houston radio and marketing guru Joe Pogge talks audiences, broadcasting and the truth about campaign formulas.
Guitarist Mark Sparrow, the man behind the music intro of 'Spotlight Conversations' talks about his new band 'Steam Town Road', touring with The Romantics, Rick Derringer and more.
Tech wizard Michael Farnum talks about IT, the future of AI, and how solving puzzles could make you the next tech pro!
Radio personality and community advocate Irish Dave talks broadcasting, The Fighting Irish, and how fellow DJ Paul 'Cubby' Bryant of WKTU inspired him.
The Ira David Wood interview
The Webb Wilder interview
The David Menconi interview
The Joe Szymanski Part II interview
The Dayna Steele, The Woman in the Mirror interview
The Jeff & Patti Kinzbach interview
The Ron Parker interview
The Marc Isaacs interview
The Curtis Michael interview
The Beau Weaver interview
The Michael Elliott interview
The Kaya Black interview
The Stefan Rybak interview
The Mike Wheless interview
The Liz Fodor interview
The Jamie Hoover interview
The Mike McGuff interview
The Hawkeye in the Morning interview
The Ed 'Flash' Ferenc of WMMS The Buzzard interview
The Record Store Day with Carrie Colliton interview
The Adam Boardman Adam-12 interview
The Amanda Lamb, WRAL TV5 reporter interview
The Dwight Douglas radio consultant interview
The Steve Reynolds interview
The Anthony Mendez interview
The Jenny Lecoat interview
The Scott Sean White interview
The Andy Waldrop inteview
The J. Scott interview
The Bill Whitbeck interview
The Rod Abernethy interview
The Ernie Manouse interview
The Matt Cundill interview
The Phil Zachary interview
The Thad Cockrell interview
The Steve Gelder & Grae Drake interview
The Bob Ford interview
The Al Farb interview
The "Bob the Blade" Robinson interview
The Michael Kurtz interview
The Sean Ross interview
The Eric Sandler interview
The Doug Harris interview
The Joe Wehunt interview
The Holly George Warren interview
The Jenny Law K95.5 interview
The Jake Reiner interview
The Steve Boyle interview
The Gloria Zenteno interview
The Mark Barger interview
The Sharon Lawrence interview
The Jim Beazy interview
The Jay Nachlis interview
The Ted McKay interview
The Attack Poverty interview
The Dayna Steele interview
The Rowell Gorman interview
The Joe Szymanski interview
The T.j. Callahan interview
The Rory O'Shea interview
The Yance Covington interview
The Shannon Perry interview
The Bill Lloyd interview
The Ellie Flight Attendant Interview
The Mark Sparrow interview
The Laura Frnka Davis 'LFD Communications' interview
The Steve Boyle interview
The Houston DJ Joey K interview
The Adam Boardman 'Pushing 50 Podcast' interview